Canvas work - cost opinion

poopdeckpappy · #1 (**permalink**) 03-11-2008

Assume a 37 footer and you had the following work done

mainsail cover
Staysail cover
8x14 boom tent with gabeled ends
foward hatch cover
Butterfly hatch cover with isening glass
Mast boot cover
Helm Station cover

All Sunbrilla Fabric

So what would you have paid for this work ???

poopdeckpappy · #2 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008

I thought I would bump this one time then let it die,if it sounded like I was trying to sell something....I am not

I had the above mention canvas work completed; When I set out looking for a contractor, I wasn't looking for the best deal, I was looking for qualty of workmanship.

Once I found what I was looking for, I got a quote, sat on it for awhile, continued to watch his work and then eventually let him loose on everything.

I am extremely pleased with what I got and the time frame in which I got it, however, I really don't know what the value of this work is and I was a little reluctent to pass info on to those in the San Diego area, But, I will anyhow, since I feel this is a good way to express my appriciation for his workmanship and his timely manner.

The company is San Diego Canvas & upholstery and the guys name is Luis, the above mentioned canvas work was under 2000.00, may not be the best deal, but the workmanship is there and that's what counted most.

If this is considered spam. then by all means delete it

teshannon · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008

I recently paid about $800 for a Sunbrella mainsail cover for a 42' boat, also top quality. I think you got a good deal if they did fine work. You might have paid a bit less for a so so job but quality counts in the long run.

sailingdog · #4 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008

You got a good deal IMHO, and it isn't spam if you don't have a financial interest in the business.

mwrohde · #5 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008

I think that's a pretty good deal. I also think I got ripped off.

I had a mainsail cover repaired, and a jib bag repaired. Total cost to me was $400.

sailingdog · #6 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008

Mwrohde-

Was the guy using platinum thread to make the repairs???

teshannon · #7 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwrohde

I think that's a pretty good deal. I also think I got ripped off.

I had a mainsail cover repaired, and a jib bag repaired. Total cost to me was $400.

I think you did get ripped off. Live and learn I guess.

mwrohde · #8 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailingdog

Mwrohde-

Was the guy using platinum thread to make the repairs???

I don't know what the driver was. There was another place that I talked to about making the repairs, and without fail, every time I talk to them I get off the phone and think, "What a-holes!". So, I went elsewhere.

The final price was almost twice the estimate. But, I never got the estimate in writing. So as another said, I've lived and I've learned. They'll not get my business again.

chucklesR · #9 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008

Pappy,
Good deal. Show photo's.
I've seen prices like that just for remaking a dodger (just the canvas) on a Catalina 30 - and they had the old one for a pattern.

Stillraining · #10 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008

2400.00 ..so I got pretty close I guess...Bimini's and Dodgers are way tougher to build then anything you had done.