Boat Cover Repairs

streetertina · 11-24-2013, 08:42 PM

Looking to have boat covers repaired. Any suggestions on someone in the area of the lake that does this. Thanks

PaugusBayFireFighter · 11-24-2013, 09:21 PM

Bev Lapham at Village Canvas in Meredith is who we use. Happy with his work and prices.
31 Foundry Ave.
603-279-6717

upthesaukee · 11-24-2013, 09:23 PM

Had them make me a new top...excellent work at a good price. Ph is 603-528-7769. Physical location is on Waterford Pl, off 11C in Gilford.

WakeboardMom · 11-24-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PaugusBayFireFighter

Bev Lapham at Village Canvas in Meredith is who we use. Happy with his work and prices.
31 Foundry Ave.
603-279-6717

We have used Bev on several occasions for different boats and canvases. His work is top-notch. We have also sent other folks to Bev and he always gets good reviews.

LIforrelaxin · 11-25-2013, 09:04 AM

Village Canvas is by far the best in the area. They have been around now for quite some time. Over all my family has used them to build cockpit and bow covers for two boats, fix numerous issues with various canvas' that we have had. The issues fixed range from Stitching, to new snaps. The work is always done quickly and on time.

Most recently they took a canvas for my boat that was ordered new from the dealer, and simply fit it to the boat. Live and learn is the motto here... the canvas was ordered from the dealer, to hopefully avoid having to pull the boat and bring it have canvas made... Unfortunately the canvas needed some tweaking... But Village Canvas came through reworked the canvas, and made me very happy.

RLW · 11-27-2013, 09:57 PM

This is the best in my books and it appears by other threads that many others believe it is also..

fatlazyless · 01-02-2014, 05:37 AM

The Village Canvas custom made boat cover for my 16' fishing boat was purchased and made for me in 1993, and it is still very very much in use. Every other summer, I spread it out on the lawn and spray it down with a 15-dollar gallon of silicone waterproofing from Wal-Mart, and believe it or not, it is still in usable shape even after twenty years out in the sun, protecting the little boat from sun, rain, leaves debris, and snow.

It cost about $625 back in 1993, and if I had the money, I should probably get it replaced as it has a couple holes and is getting a little dog-eared, but it still gets the job of protecting the boat done.

Twenty years, actually 21-years now divided by $625 works out to 29.77/year .... and the boat underneath is protected.... or 9-cents /day ..... at 9-cents/day.....that's my type of a price! ,,,,

If you go to the huge Wal-Mart in Tilton, you can chose from about three or four different, off-the shelf, boat covers for 14-16-18' vee hull boats that cost about 50 to 100-dollars which are good enough if they fit your boat, but for the real-deal ..... a custom-made cover will hit the spot a lot better.....plus your neighbors .... will probably appreciate not having to look at a cheapie boat cover .....as well.

Kamper · 01-02-2014, 09:55 AM

For small holes and tears, you can get tent repair tape at EMS or other camping stores. You won't get as many color choices as duck tape but you might get lucky.

BroadHopper · 01-02-2014, 10:16 AM

Not only does canvas, he does marine and automotive upholstery. He has been in business for a long time. Very reasonable and fairly quick turn around. (603) 528-4275

11-24-2013, 08:42 PM	#1
streetertina Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boat Cover Repairs Looking to have boat covers repaired. Any suggestions on someone in the area of the lake that does this. Thanks

11-24-2013, 09:23 PM	#3
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Shipshape Marine in Gilford Had them make me a new top...excellent work at a good price. Ph is 603-528-7769. Physical location is on Waterford Pl, off 11C in Gilford. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

11-25-2013, 09:04 AM	#5
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,827 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 881 Times in 515 Posts	Village Canvas is by far the best in the area. They have been around now for quite some time. Over all my family has used them to build cockpit and bow covers for two boats, fix numerous issues with various canvas' that we have had. The issues fixed range from Stitching, to new snaps. The work is always done quickly and on time. Most recently they took a canvas for my boat that was ordered new from the dealer, and simply fit it to the boat. Live and learn is the motto here... the canvas was ordered from the dealer, to hopefully avoid having to pull the boat and bring it have canvas made... Unfortunately the canvas needed some tweaking... But Village Canvas came through reworked the canvas, and made me very happy. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

11-27-2013, 09:57 PM	#6
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	This is the best in my books and it appears by other threads that many others believe it is also.. Attached Images __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits. Last edited by RLW; 01-02-2014 at 07:29 AM. Reason: reworded

01-02-2014, 05:37 AM	#7
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,528 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 296 Thanked 957 Times in 698 Posts	.....9-cents/day! The Village Canvas custom made boat cover for my 16' fishing boat was purchased and made for me in 1993, and it is still very very much in use. Every other summer, I spread it out on the lawn and spray it down with a 15-dollar gallon of silicone waterproofing from Wal-Mart, and believe it or not, it is still in usable shape even after twenty years out in the sun, protecting the little boat from sun, rain, leaves debris, and snow. It cost about $625 back in 1993, and if I had the money, I should probably get it replaced as it has a couple holes and is getting a little dog-eared, but it still gets the job of protecting the boat done. Twenty years, actually 21-years now divided by $625 works out to 29.77/year .... and the boat underneath is protected.... or 9-cents /day ..... at 9-cents/day.....that's my type of a price! ,,,, If you go to the huge Wal-Mart in Tilton, you can chose from about three or four different, off-the shelf, boat covers for 14-16-18' vee hull boats that cost about 50 to 100-dollars which are good enough if they fit your boat, but for the real-deal ..... a custom-made cover will hit the spot a lot better.....plus your neighbors .... will probably appreciate not having to look at a cheapie boat cover .....as well. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

11-24-2013, 09:21 PM	#2
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	Bev Lapham at Village Canvas in Meredith is who we use. Happy with his work and prices. 31 Foundry Ave. 603-279-6717

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01-02-2014, 09:55 AM	#8
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 67 Thanked 166 Times in 126 Posts	For small holes and tears, you can get tent repair tape at EMS or other camping stores. You won't get as many color choices as duck tape but you might get lucky.

01-02-2014, 10:16 AM	#9
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Tom's Top and Trim Not only does canvas, he does marine and automotive upholstery. He has been in business for a long time. Very reasonable and fairly quick turn around. (603) 528-4275 __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.