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Rob dwyer
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 18 Oct 2016 : 10:29:43
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I'm looking for a canopy for a norman conquest 20 centre cockpit in good condition or best place and price to buy,thanks Rob
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john-m
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Posted - 18 Oct 2016 : 13:10:02
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| If you have the old one you will do well to beat nauti cover. They did my boat hood this year for me, good job and price. |
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Rob dwyer
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2016 : 16:39:42
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Originally posted by john-m
If you have the old one you will do well to beat nauti cover. They did my boat hood this year for me, good job and price.
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Rob dwyer
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2016 : 16:48:54
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Thank you John, I have 1980 version ,can they supply the frame as well or just cover ?
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john-m
130 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2016 : 19:53:47
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Rob dwyer
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2016 : 23:18:14
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Thanks again John ,do you own a conquest if not what do you own ?
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df
United Kingdom
5994 Posts |
Posted - 19 Oct 2016 : 08:14:57
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Most canopy makers can make a frame to suit but would need to made on site as most boats of this age have been changed over the years and it depends on where you want poles to mount and where you want them to rest when folded down, it's probably better to plan the frame before getting a canopy made to fit.
There's no point in having a lovely looking canopy that's a real PITA when folded as most of the time in summer useage you will want it down.
Think about ease of access when it's up too, it's always easier if you have an existing canopy setup that you can live with as you have something to copy.
When I chopped the aft cabin off my old norman 25 I was quite specific about the openings and where it folded too and the canopy maker was very happy as he recons most don't have a clue what they want, I used sliding pole mounts to get the poles to rest out of the way, the rear pole slid forward so it rested on the aft deck and the front pole slid forwards to hook over the screen then back again to sit neatly on the cabin roof so the screen could fold over it and worked very well.
Plan it in a pub and it will be fine.....
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IanM
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Oct 2016 : 09:51:34
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And brace yourself for the price!
Dave's comment about specifying where the poles end up is an excellent one. Our 23 frame had a diagonal pole running right across the side sections which made getting in a bit of a contortionist task especially for an, um, larger bloke.
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df
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Oct 2016 : 10:00:38
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especially for an, um, larger bloke.
I always thought the phrase 'wide beam norman owner' sounded much posher than 'fat bloke with a norman'... 
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Rob dwyer
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Oct 2016 : 10:59:31
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Thank you very much for the info df and Ian, it has been very helpful, iv just bought my norman conquest 20 ,it's moored on the Thames in Essex at the moment but its tidle and working shifts i miss a lot of good tides, my Aim is to refurbish it and get it back on the inland river, so more questions are aft lol thanks again boys you have been very helpful#9786;
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john-m
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Posted - 19 Oct 2016 : 11:00:23
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Ive had 2 conquest although only had the first one for a week as a better one came along. Boats have grown as my son has he's now 7, now have a fjord 27.
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Rob dwyer
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Oct 2016 : 11:30:22
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I have looked at better but I know I'd only change it so my idea is to start from scratch and see how I get on thanks John , Rob
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Canopy and frame n/conquest 20
