Great Lakes - canvas vendor

I would like to have side curtains front and rear enclosure coming from hardtop to cuddy?looking for vendor near detroit, but will go to ohio for good workman ship,my hardtop extends well past the front of the windshield,so i'am not sure of the best way to have it made?need someone that can advise on best way to go.thanks dave[ATTACH]231234

XT Innovations out of Bucyrus, OH. Their work is top notch. They are the guys who designed and built all the wild interiors for Baja's poker run circut boats.

It looks like XT innovations specialize on interiors and seats,but will call on monday.thanks.

The best work I've ever seen is The Ragman on Summit Street near downtown Toledo. The owners name is Ron Billings and is great to work with. He really takes pride in his work so he makes sure everything is perfect.

Russ

There's no need to travel to Michigan or Ohio. Go to a nearby marina and ask around. There should be several "canvas guys" in your area. A lot of these guys work out of their garage or home, and don't do a lot of advertising. Ask to see some samples of their work, and get at least a couple of different quotes for your project. Be prepared for sticker shock.

It will be steep, but for $2,000, you'll get more use out of the boat and the comfort factor is no small thing.

Given your location in Woodslee, I suspect you'll have the best (most nearly local) results along the western shore of Lake St. Clair or along the river in Windsor. Otherwise, you may have a fairly lengthy highway trip in the future.

Just got basically what you are looking for in canvas for my striper. Only problem is they are located south of Oberlin Ohio and they are booked till August. Quality and the price is top notch. I paid 650. The used the best canvas and even used some thread that is guaranteed for life by manufacture. I dropped off the old ones then drove him out to boat to custom fit the snaps. They say it's best to have the boat on-site to do a better fit. They had 20 boats on the farm. The pic doesn’t really show how good it is but it’s the only one I have at the moment.

Sean,

that pic does show how good it is. nice work by that guy.

Jerry

Brownsfan,looks very nice,do you have a name or phone number for the shop in Oberlin?

Here is a top notch outfit I have used. They are good and 45 minutes from downtown detroit.
Miller's Custom Boat Top Inc
41700 Conger Bay Drive, Harrison Twp, MI 48045
(586) 468-5533 () ‎

I left the number on the boat but I will get it this weekend. You'll love this, the Amish guys cell number.

I left the number on the boat but I will get it this weekend. You'll love this, the Amish guys cell number.


I do business with a lot of amish who live in my area. most around here have either a cell phone or a phone booth in their yard. I get lumber from a sawmill that has a phone booth out back. the welding shop has one too.

cheers
Jerry

Canvas guy contact info:
Sam
419-651-8106
He is located South of Wellington (which is south of Oberlin) and he is booked till August.

Thanks for the number Sean,will give him a call.thanks Dave

Try Jim at Erievue Marina in Kingsville, Ontario. He is the owner of the marina but also does all the canvas work etc.