Boat top repair: Victoria area?

Little Hawk

Little Hawk

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Looking to get my top repaired or possibly replaced if the fabric is toast.

Anyone know someone who does good work at a decent price?
Prefer to cater to the small-operator rather than a big-joint.

Thanks in advance.
 
That's funny. They did some for me too and they were quite reasonable and did good work; replaced a panel in one of my sleepers.

I was just thinkin' about sending some business out to a small independent, that's all.
 
try marlene at250-4784962 great work very experienced reasonable prices andpromptshe has lots of samples to choose fromw sheworked at petes tent and awnings for a number of years.atkins rd in westshore.is where her shop is located.
 
Thanks Striper!

Too late. I called the number (4-times) posted for Marlene and couldn't get an answer so I took my shredded top to Styles. They quoted me $65/bucks to run eight-feet or so stitching and do an 8-inch patch, saying it would take an hour. I supplied the patch.

Me thinks a guy that knew his stuff would have it done in 20-mins.
Went there yesterday to pick it up (2 or 3 hours after they said it would be ready) and they had forgotten about me. WTF? Forgettable kind of guy I guess.

Me also thinks I'll be calling Marlene when I save some coin for my new top.
 
I got a few quotes Styles Upholstry was $750 + taxes, Petes tent and awning was $700 + taxes, a guy on used victoria was $550 + taxes and Marlene was $375 + taxes.....just a few quotes to give you some ideas



I left her a message and she called back within 20 minutes

alos her cell # is 250-882-4533
 
Thanks again Striper!

Wish I had talked to her first.

Picked up my top from Styles today (ready a day late). Didn't offer me a break for having to make the extra trip down there. That would have been nice.

Maybe 8-feet of stitching and an 8x8 patch that I supplied = $73.00

I'm sure it wouldn't have taken the guy more than 20/mins. (I'm pissed)

Last time I go there.

I'm going to take down Marlene's number for my cuddy-cushions and new top next year.
 
Little Hawk said:
Looking to get my top repaired or possibly replaced if the fabric is toast.

Anyone know someone who does good work at a decent price?
Prefer to cater to the small-operator rather than a big-joint.

Thanks in advance.
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Please contact Marlne dos Reis (h) 250-478-4533 or cell 250-882-4533. She does excellent work, is prompt, reasonable and resides in Langford. Very competent. All you can ask for.
 
I have been looking for someone like this. Quotes through the roof for some stitching repair. Perfect timing, i"ll be calling as well.
 
r.s craven said:
Can Marlene do a complete fabric replacement on existing alum.tubing ?
I will give her a call.
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I found a local outfit called Always In Action (Genita and Jake) www.alwaysinaction.ca. They made a flybridge cover, rear awning, side curtains etc for me. Very reasonable prices and great quality. They do it as a side business so they aren't super quick, but the price is great.

For the awning, they also supplied the stainless tubing -- I built the frame and they custom cut, sewed and fit the material and it turned out fantastic. They can easily replace old canvas off a frame as they can use the old stuff as a template.
 
I found a guy who will replace the top, 2 side windows and all new zippers fastener's etc for $700
still seems like a lot ?
the sunbrella is about $34 a square yard and he said he'll need about 8 yards.
what do you think ? :confused:
 
I got mine done through a friend. The guy did it at home, he has the equipment. I got the same done as you are looking for RS, and my price was a little less than 700, but no tax. I think the price you were quoted seems to be very fair.
I was quoted much higher by some of the local shops in town.
 
I'm getting the camper section done very soon also. I look forward to having that for the winter, for storage as well as for fishing.
 
r.s craven said:
I found a guy who will replace the top, 2 side windows and all new zippers fastener's etc for $700
still seems like a lot ?
the sunbrella is about $34 a square yard and he said he'll need about 8 yards.
what do you think ? :confused:
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PM me Scott or anyone else for a couple of other Boat Upholsterers
 
Marlene, In Langford does excellent, professional work. Very reasonable. Doubt her price and quality can be beaten. (250) 478-4533
 
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