Bimini Fabric

[06HARLEYULTRA]

I plan to replace the Bimini, Main sail cover, and Roller furling cover.
My plan is to order Sunbrella fabric, then have a friend who has the equipment and know how use the old one as a pattern.
Like this one
About the easiest on my wallet I can find is 21.99/yard for the 60 inch width.
Does anyone know a less expensive source?

Thanks,

Rich

[uanhanlouee]

Try Weblon. Last twice as long.

Is same stuff they use over stadiums and driveways

[mastreb]

Sailrite.com:

http://search.sailrite.com/?freeText=6003

[NiceAft]

uanhanlouee,

Just an honest inquiry. Is there any documentation for Weblon lasting twice a long as Sunbrella? Being in the furniture industry I know of Sunbrella, but I am unaware of Weblon.

I have black Sunbrella on the bimini and all seat cushions in the cockpit, and they look and perform as good now as they did when I had them made five years ago.

Ray





P.S. I did a search for the aforementioned fabrics and found this quote

. I have seen covers made from a material that looks like Weblon but is lighter mil than Weblon. I see it used on covers and tower pod covers on boats. I have used Weblon and it dies in 2-3 years. I don't like Sunbrella for helm covers, as it soaks in dirt and leaks dirty water onto precious helm goodies. My T-top covering is made of this material, it looks like Weblon, is it a special UV stabalized version?

It appears there are several fabrics that are liked. I still can't deny that I am completely satisfied with my choice of Sunbrella. I do wish it was not as costly.

[Russ]

My experience with Sunbrella is that it's an amazing fabric. Lasts so long and never fades. Doesn't get hot in the sun. What is this made out of?

[Catigale]

It's an acrylic material with a lot of coating and UV inhibition expertise ...still the gold standard for marine stuff IMHO

[fishheadbarandgrill]

You'd probably be just fine with either. The weak link in marine canvas is the stiching. Make sure your buddy uses marine grade UV treated thread.

Bob

[Sea Wind]

Those are the same three canvas project that we are working on this year.
21.99/yard for the 60 inch width is a very good price as long as they have the color you are looking for.
I bought from sailrite.

Sea Wind

[Spirit of the Wind]

Try ebay if you are willing to be flexible on colors. Do a search on sunbrella. I use a minimum weight of 8.25 ounces per square yard.

[Sumner]

We have gotten almost all of our fabric from Sailrite. The 60 inch wide ocean blue we use....

http://www.sailrite.com/Sunbrella-6079- ... an-Blue-60

... is $18.95 a yard. We have never gotten it, but they also have sunbrella plus that is...

http://www.sailrite.com/Sunbrella-8479- ... y-the-Yard

$24.50 a yard and is coated on one side. I helped a guy put on a bimini and dodger today made out of that material. It is much heavier than the regular sunbrella that we have been using. Not sure if I would want it for our use,



We made a new dodger, Bimini and sail-pack for the Endeavour and I'm not good enough friends with anyone that I would of done this for someone else . I had about a month of part days in each one. I use the old ones to some degree, but added features that make them more useable and easier to put on and off. We also made a full cockpit bug enclosure. That info is here..

http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner ... index.html

Sum

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