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jeanjack
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 11 Jun 2016 : 21:11:44
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Can anyone help??
I need one for my Norman 23. I was given the top part and was told he'd hunt out the sides for me but hasn't yet and I want to get on the water
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cliveshep
Thailand
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Posted - 12 Jun 2016 : 04:01:58
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Canopies are bespoke, meaning an upholsterer makes them to suit the boat so you won't be buying anything in Tesco or Do-it-All. I would push the seller into having a good look for the sides because they will be expensive.
Someone on here will be along later to tell you who to approach if you don't know a local company who can pop out to your boat to measure up.
Finally living the dream!
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Edited by - cliveshep on 12 Jun 2016 04:03:09 |
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fitvit
United Kingdom
94 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2016 : 22:29:06
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I'm no-where near the 'sorting the canopy out' stage yet but I'm toying with the idea of making myself one. Can buy the fabric with free delivery from USA for less than £80. If you know someone with a sewing machine get them to knock you a couple of sides up. The sides look like the easy part.
jojo 
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Mfuller
121 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jun 2016 : 09:22:39
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Not sure on cost compared to others, but we used Snuggtopz when we repaired one of our sides. They seem to have a fair amount of useful materials in stock.
https://snuggs.me.uk/en/ |
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Deano
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Jun 2016 : 18:46:56
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I done a bit of canopy butchery in the past. Some of the key points for success.....
1, Get an old school sewing machine..... something from the 70's.. as solid and heavy as you can find. Don't worry about clever functions, all you need is straight stitch and zig zag. (don't even think about the wife's £700 Jenome - you will kill it!!)
2, Get some big needles.... often sold as Denim or Leather needles. Number 100 or 120
3, Use V69 thread... its UV stable and very strong.
4, Use basting tape..... double sided sticky tape to hold it together before sewing... it helps tp improve water tightness too.
Watch videos at http://www.sailrite.com
Dean - Boating on the Great Ouse.
Freeman 32 "Liberty"
See the photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/54758027@N00/ |
Edited by - Deano on 13 Jun 2016 18:47:31 |
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geezee
United Kingdom
24 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jun 2016 : 15:35:20
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Not sure where in the country you are, but you could try S Robb & Son in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. You can get a quote and always say 'no' if it's too much.
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Andywood
United Kingdom
42 Posts |
Posted - 16 Jun 2016 : 16:09:01
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| There's a "shop" on eBay. Norman 23 canopy made for £525. |
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mikecaffrey
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Posted - 10 Jul 2016 : 22:47:08
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Not sure if you found something yet but just in case, I have a 23ft with the curved windscreen, 1977ish I think. Very soon I'll be making mods to the boat that will render the canopy unusable by me, it's in good nick, no tears etc, just a bit unbleached.
Let me know if you need and can wait a month or so... |
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