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Hound III

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I am in the final stages of rebuilding my 2004 Islander. I have replaced the engines, canvas etc and I am down to replacing things that are pretty much just for cosmetic reasons. Everything that is netting is in poor condition. There is a net bag in the cuddy, head and the major net bag over the helm in the hardtop.
I wanted to see if anyone had a source for them before I called Grady. I have looked through the prior threads that discuss Amazon, off road stores etc.
I want to find the complete part that is as close to OEM as possible.

I have included some example pics, however I neglected to take pics of the over head netting.

Anything pointing to an OEM or near OEM solution would be appreciated.

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I suspect that whoever did your canvas could just replace the shock cord/bungee and restitch and you’d be good to go. Looks like the nets themselves don’t have holes
 

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I suspect that whoever did your canvas could just replace the shock cord/bungee and restitch and you’d be good to go. Looks like the nets themselves don’t have holes
My pictures are not so good. The nets are dry rotted. My canvas folks can do it, but I was hoping to find something that didn't have to be fabricated.
 
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I would just have your local upholstery shop replace them.
 

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David,

we have a FB Page for Islander owners. There is about 28 of us in the page. Good place to share projects with other owners.
 

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David,

we have a FB Page for Islander owners. There is about 28 of us in the page. Good place to share projects with other owners.
I joined the FB Group but I generally find that FB is a poor substitute for GG. Helping someone on FB is difficult to maintain a coherent thread. I help on FB but refer them to GG for better help.
 

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I joined the FB Group but I generally find that FB is a poor substitute for GG. Helping someone on FB is difficult to maintain a coherent thread. I help on FB but refer them to GG for better help.
In that case, maybe I'll have my wife join it!:)
 

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I'd start with GW and see if they sell them or can offer the manufacturer.
I'd then check with A&J Canvas in Vanceboro NC. They may make them for GW or be able to assist pointing you in a direction.
 
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