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06-22-2022, 01:51 PM
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Location: ALBERTA CANADA
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Boat Cover Recommendation
Looking for recommendations for places to get a custom boat cover made. Boat is a 2005 Crestliner 1650 Sport Angler. Tired of buying universal fit covers that fall apart after a few years. Looking for places in and around Calgary. TiA
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06-22-2022, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Lloydminster Alberta
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most local upholstery shops will make them up for you
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06-22-2022, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Originally Posted by Smiity
Looking for recommendations for places to get a custom boat cover made. Boat is a 2005 Crestliner 1650 Sport Angler. Tired of buying universal fit covers that fall apart after a few years. Looking for places in and around Calgary. TiA
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http://actionupholstery.ca/index.html
My friend owns this shop, and is a fellow hunter.
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06-22-2022, 02:48 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Blackfalds
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Canvas Mart did my dads boat. Even installed the snaps on the boat.
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06-22-2022, 05:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Calgary
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Where do U live
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06-22-2022, 09:47 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Strathmore
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Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple
Canvas Mart did my dads boat. Even installed the snaps on the boat.
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Canvas Mart the only business or person of any kind I've given a negative on-line rating to. I had an absolute circus with them & was very disappointed.
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06-23-2022, 10:05 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Rocky View County AB.
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Don't know if they are still around but SEW WUT in Calgary makes the best custom tarps you can find.
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06-23-2022, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: calgary ab
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Smiity
Looking for recommendations for places to get a custom boat cover made. Boat is a 2005 Crestliner 1650 Sport Angler. Tired of buying universal fit covers that fall apart after a few years. Looking for places in and around Calgary. TiA
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I tried SEW WUT and they were too busy and would have taken a couple weeks to get it in. I heard really good things about the quality of work. I tried Canvas Mart and did not like their attitude. They almost talk down to ya (out the door I went). Ended up at Airdrie Canvas. Cover fits like a glove. Very satisfied with the fit. Just don't cheap out on the material. My previous cover was a custom made by Alberta Tent and Awning. Lasted at least 8 yrs. but the owner which I knew personally retired and sold the business.
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06-23-2022, 09:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2020
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The sun will be hard on it, go with the best possible fabric option they offer
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06-23-2022, 09:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cochrane
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Try Gary at Auto Marine Upholstery. He’s done about 5 custom boat covers and one full boat enclosure for me.
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06-24-2022, 10:26 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Rocky View County AB.
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Originally Posted by barbless
I tried SEW WUT and they were too busy and would have taken a couple weeks to get it in. I heard really good things about the quality of work. I tried Canvas Mart and did not like their attitude. They almost talk down to ya (out the door I went). Ended up at Airdrie Canvas. Cover fits like a glove. Very satisfied with the fit. Just don't cheap out on the material. My previous cover was a custom made by Alberta Tent and Awning. Lasted at least 8 yrs. but the owner which I knew personally retired and sold the business.
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Mind if I ask about how much Airdrie charged? By the foot or depends on each boat?
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06-24-2022, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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I can’t say enough about the cover that Artisan mobile upholstery made for my superhawk. It is definitely a custom cover with quality materials and workmanship. They are located about 15 mins east of Sherwood park on hwy 14.
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06-24-2022, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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I second Justin for it. Great guy.
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06-24-2022, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: calgary ab
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Originally Posted by TROLLER
Mind if I ask about how much Airdrie charged? By the foot or depends on each boat?
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Seems if they can find a pattern for your particular boat then they use that. If not they can make from scratch. They take into consideration all the extras you have on your boat eg: down rigger mounts, rod holder mounts, electric troll mount bracket and reinforce all spots and also windshield. I'm sure all shops do the same.
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06-24-2022, 08:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Strathmore
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[QUOTE=barbless;4534272] I tried Canvas Mart and did not like their attitude. They almost talk down to ya (out the door I went).
I was very sure that was a well-practiced approach. You could have given them $4500 so they could be even more smug in their lectures & explain why they didn't provide the materials & installation quoted. Or their internet references ad nauseum to the point in time I asked what boat they run??? Umm, don't have one but the internet says.........
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