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07-12-2015, 06:36 AM | #1 |
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Help With Cover/Bimini Snaps
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A couple snaps on my pontoon cover and bimini need fixing, along with a couple bent studs in the boat rail (early docking experiences!). I'm sure my dealer would take care of them, but they're a bit of a haul and I'm fairly confident it's not rocket science; however, there does seem to be a lot of different kits and quality differences out there on the interweb, so I'd love some suggestions. Thanks! Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk |
07-12-2015, 06:53 AM | #2 |
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If you're new to these repairs I suggest you visit Parafunalia over in Gilford.
They are extremely helpful and knowledgeable there and sell the items you need. The place is a candy store for boaters! |
07-13-2015, 04:15 PM | #3 |
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I believe the snap kit that Parafunalia sells is very light duty. You will probably bend it the first (or second) time you try to use it.
I don't have one of these, but these look much stronger than the one that Parafunalia sells. This one: http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-m...iers--15536691 Or this one: http://www.westmarine.com/buy/handim...grip--13617469 Don't get me wrong, I love Parafunalia! But I know someone that returned a couple of their snap kits with the bent tool. The really nice one is this one: http://www.seattlefabrics.com/gromsn...-N-Snap%20Tool But at $150 it's a bit pricey for just fixing a few snaps!
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07-13-2015, 05:05 PM | #4 |
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Help with Cover/Bimini snaps
I tried to fix snaps one time and found out that in addition to the snaps themselves being damaged, the canvas had lost its integrity to the point that I needed the services of a canvas guy to stregthen the area of the snaps. So, sometimes a simple appearing job could hold some surprises for you !
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07-13-2015, 05:10 PM | #5 |
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Canvas guy recommendations? Though it's less than a year old--should I be speaking with my dealer?
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07-15-2015, 12:43 PM | #6 |
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If you like, stop by Silver Sands with your boat or your covers in hand, and see Woody at 'Marina Canvas'.
I find Woody very good and can often do a very small job while you wait, and he's not overly priced for small jobs IMHO. When others have told me it will be a month or more wait for them to get to my work, Woody will often do it while I wait. Just don't be in a rush when you stop by to visit him, he's a very friendly person so you will probably enjoy your visit with a nice chat with him. If he can't do it while you wait, often if you drop it off, it will be done by the next day or two.
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