A lot of people around here have covers made for their
boats that will go around the front deck or a rear deck,
custom made of fabric and heavy flexible clear plastic
sown together, and it usually snaps and zippers in place. I
don't know what to call them. What I'm mainly interested
in is the plastic. Can anyone tell me some specifics about
it so I have an idea what to look for, and maybe even
where to get it?

dh@. wrote:

A lot of people around here have covers made for their
boats that will go around the front deck or a rear deck,
custom made of fabric and heavy flexible clear plastic
sown together, and it usually snaps and zippers in place. I
don't know what to call them. What I'm mainly interested
in is the plastic. Can anyone tell me some specifics about
it so I have an idea what to look for, and maybe even
where to get it?

The top is called a bimini. The front (toward the bow of the boat) is
called a dodger. The other side pieces are called side curtains.

We had some that came with the boat from the PO. Eventually it got
scratched and fogged and so Bob ordered some more and replaced it. I
don't know what it is called though so I'll have to ask him.


grandma Rosalie

dh@. wrote:

A lot of people around here have covers made for their
boats that will go around the front deck or a rear deck,
custom made of fabric and heavy flexible clear plastic
sown together, and it usually snaps and zippers in place. I
don't know what to call them. What I'm mainly interested
in is the plastic. Can anyone tell me some specifics about
it so I have an idea what to look for, and maybe even
where to get it?

Weather canvas.

Tent maker.

Or, do your own, all it takes is a needle and palm.

We got out material at a fabric store, and made frames from semi
flexible chiney rod fibergalss material.

Some one here has made his bimini cover (intended primarily for a
sunshade) using old fire hose inflated with air for a framework.
Says it works good, and ya can't hurt you head on it.

Yup, really.

Terry K

Lots of choices, but I suspect most is vinyl (aka polyvinyl chloride aka
PVC). I've bought most from Wal-Mart's fabric section, but for rigid stuff
I went to US Plastics
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/cat...+plastic+sheet

If you make up patterns, I suspect your local convertible top maker will be
more reasonable than the marine suppliers.

Roger

http://home.earthlink.net/~derbyrm

dh@. wrote in message ...
A lot of people around here have covers made for their
boats that will go around the front deck or a rear deck,
custom made of fabric and heavy flexible clear plastic
sown together, and it usually snaps and zippers in place. I
don't know what to call them. What I'm mainly interested
in is the plastic. Can anyone tell me some specifics about
it so I have an idea what to look for, and maybe even
where to get it?

dh@. wrote
What I'm mainly interested
in is the plastic. Can anyone tell me some specifics about
it so I have an idea what to look for, and maybe even
where to get it?

http://canvasdealer.com/clear_vinyl.asp

On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:32:13 -0500, dh@. wrote:

A lot of people around here have covers made for their
boats that will go around the front deck or a rear deck,
custom made of fabric and heavy flexible clear plastic
sown together, and it usually snaps and zippers in place. I
don't know what to call them. What I'm mainly interested
in is the plastic. Can anyone tell me some specifics about
it so I have an idea what to look for, and maybe even
where to get it?

Ask around for someone who does "boat canvas" - they will have, or
know where to get, that plastic.

You might also look in the Yellow Pages under "Plastic" for suppliers
of plastic sheet and other materials.



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Peter Bennett wrote:

On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:32:13 -0500, dh@. wrote:


A lot of people around here have covers made for their
boats that will go around the front deck or a rear deck,
custom made of fabric and heavy flexible clear plastic
sown together, and it usually snaps and zippers in place. I
don't know what to call them. What I'm mainly interested
in is the plastic. Can anyone tell me some specifics about
it so I have an idea what to look for, and maybe even
where to get it?


Ask around for someone who does "boat canvas" - they will have, or
know where to get, that plastic.

You might also look in the Yellow Pages under "Plastic" for suppliers
of plastic sheet and other materials.




Shops that do custom convertible top replacements are another source of
high quality flexible clear plastic.

Dan

Dan Krueger wrote:
Peter Bennett wrote:

On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:32:13 -0500, dh@. wrote:


A lot of people around here have covers made for their
boats that will go around the front deck or a rear deck,
custom made of fabric and heavy flexible clear plastic sown together,
and it usually snaps and zippers in place. I don't know what to call
them. What I'm mainly interested in is the plastic. Can anyone tell
me some specifics about it so I have an idea what to look for, and
maybe even where to get it?



Ask around for someone who does "boat canvas" - they will have, or
know where to get, that plastic.

You might also look in the Yellow Pages under "Plastic" for suppliers
of plastic sheet and other materials.




Shops that do custom convertible top replacements are another source of
high quality flexible clear plastic.

Dan

Though do beware - use the 0.04" thick "sheet" plastic, not
stuff off a roll for best visibility.

Evan Gatehouse

On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:22:51 -0800, Evan Gatehouse wrote:

Dan Krueger wrote:
Peter Bennett wrote:

On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:32:13 -0500, dh@. wrote:


A lot of people around here have covers made for their
boats that will go around the front deck or a rear deck,
custom made of fabric and heavy flexible clear plastic sown together,
and it usually snaps and zippers in place. I don't know what to call
them. What I'm mainly interested in is the plastic. Can anyone tell
me some specifics about it so I have an idea what to look for, and
maybe even where to get it?



Ask around for someone who does "boat canvas" - they will have, or
know where to get, that plastic.

You might also look in the Yellow Pages under "Plastic" for suppliers
of plastic sheet and other materials.




Shops that do custom convertible top replacements are another source of
high quality flexible clear plastic.

Dan

Though do beware - use the 0.04" thick "sheet" plastic, not
stuff off a roll for best visibility.

Evan Gatehouse

Getting down to details, but that leads to more questions about
what's what:
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Most of the larger pieces are "clear flexible vinyl", UV treated or
resistant. .012" thick, 54" wide on rolls at the local fabric store. The
..04 or .040" referred to would be a high quality "press polished" sheet,
about 20" x 40". This would be available from a plastics distributor (if
they will sell a small quantity).
If you want to DIY these are the routes to go. Otherwise, try auto/marine
upholstery, tent & awning, or canvas shops.
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dh@. wrote in message ...
On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:22:51 -0800, Evan Gatehouse
wrote:

Dan Krueger wrote:
Peter Bennett wrote:

On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:32:13 -0500, dh@. wrote:


A lot of people around here have covers made for their
boats that will go around the front deck or a rear deck,
custom made of fabric and heavy flexible clear plastic sown together,
and it usually snaps and zippers in place. I don't know what to call
them. What I'm mainly interested in is the plastic. Can anyone tell
me some specifics about it so I have an idea what to look for, and
maybe even where to get it?



Ask around for someone who does "boat canvas" - they will have, or
know where to get, that plastic.

You might also look in the Yellow Pages under "Plastic" for suppliers
of plastic sheet and other materials.




Shops that do custom convertible top replacements are another source of
high quality flexible clear plastic.

Dan

Though do beware - use the 0.04" thick "sheet" plastic, not
stuff off a roll for best visibility.

Evan Gatehouse

Getting down to details, but that leads to more questions about
what's what:
__________________________________________________ _______
http://tinyurl.com/95ye8

Related Ads Plastic Sheets

Urethane Sheets
Wide range of sizes to choose from. Online store is now open
www.sunray-inc.com

Urethane Sheets
Northstar Polymers delivers custom urethane sheet mfg solutions
www.northstarpolymers.com

Low Density Polyethylene
Sheeting, Films, CF, Construction All printing and colors available
www.univpack.com/ldpe-plastic

Acrylic Plastic Sheets
Suppliers of Industrial Sheeting Search Locally by State or Zip Code
www.ThomasNet.com

Plastic Sheeting Supplier
Guaranteed low price-Huge Selection Save 5% - Online Order Discount!
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