Sally rebuild of a 2003 228

[FLWhaler]

Thanks FT Never really thought about using snaps. Was just going to go the velcro route but now you have me rethinking this.

 

[Fishtales]

probably more work than it is worth to install later. the factory should leverage something like it or engineer a solution. prob asking for the moon given the other more pressing issues they should address.

 

[FLWhaler]

May need to replace the curtains. They’ve been folded and stored for awhile. Any approx cost on a new set of curtains for 228 seafarer?

 

[Ky Grady]

Around $2800 from A&J Canvas.

 

[glacierbaze]

FLW, did your top frame have much bend in it? All the visible breaks look like they are sheared off at 90 degrees.

 

[FLWhaler]

Not really any bend it just pounded the top straight down till the support legs broke.

 

[Fishtales]

Around $2800 from A&J Canvas.

Seems like the going rate for all the boats...

 

[06_Grady_225]

Seems like the going rate for all the boats...

^^^ motivation to scrub and polish the grungy old ones that came with my boat. helps with the GPS fund.

 

[Fishtales]

For sure, if they can be cleaned up, I'd use em...

 

[FLWhaler]

Forgot to update this thread but the hard top was finally completed. Here are a couple of the pics.

 

[Don Davis]

Forgot to update this thread but the hard top was finally completed. Here are a couple of the pics. View attachment 25643

Looks awesome

 

[FLWhaler]

Starting to pimp my ride

 

[Fishtales]

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