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quilombo
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Initially Posted - 05/29/2008 : 16:16:01

does anyone know the price of a new pop top canvas cover,

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 05/29/2008 : 16:18:49

Saw one on Ebay a few days ago, auction may still be open.

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quilombo
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Response Posted - 05/29/2008 : 16:20:43

ok, saw it, was actually trying to get a price for mine, I am interested in selling mine, and have no idea what their worth, but I have a feeling if I sell it, Ill regret it

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quilombo
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Response Posted - 05/29/2008 : 16:26:08

david, how did you become an admiral here???

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 05/29/2008 : 16:38:55

They are about $550 new, I think you selling a used one in our swapmeet would generate about $200.

Ranks in the forum like "Admiral" are generated by the number of posts you have.

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 05/29/2008 : 17:00:20

Try it, you may really like it. I wouldn't sell mine.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 05/29/2008 : 19:58:20

We've had our C-25 for almost 2 years now, and I haven't even had the pop-top up yet (I'm 5'6" and my wife is shorter). Also, we haven't spent the night on it yet, so I really don't miss not having the pop top cover.
I think the designations under the names on the forum are a function of the number of messages/replies submitted, so i guess you could say I reached Admiral status by spending too much time on the forum. LOL!

Edited by - dmpilc on 06/01/2008 15:26:08

quilombo
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Response Posted - 05/29/2008 : 22:25:34

ok, I see,, ok thanks

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piseas
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Response Posted - 05/30/2008 : 02:15:55

Even if you don't use pop top, keep it when you sell boat. you will get more! I must admit I mainly use it when doing overnites and its great for that. But once I had party and used it then. It worked out well as long as everyone either stayed in cockpit or in cabin. I wouldn't try anyone, but myself going on the foredeck.
Oh and the other day I became an admiral, yipee!

Took me about a year and a half.
Steve A

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 05/30/2008 : 11:09:29

Anyone know if the older covers will fit an '89 SR/WK? I'd be interested if it does and pictures would be nice.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/30/2008 : 15:17:30

I'm saving my pop top cover for the next owner of my boat. The pop top is a nice selling point and having the canvas cover might very well seal the deal.

Picture a person 6" tall looking to buy your boat and he says, "I dunno, I think I need a little more headroom when overnighting". That's when you say, "with the top popped and this canvas on, you'll have plenty of headroom!"

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 05/30/2008 : 15:29:52

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> Picture a person 6" tall <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
hehehehe

Edited by - DaveR on 05/30/2008 15:30:34

Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 05/30/2008 : 17:02:57

People love those covers when they are boat shopping but the most valuable accessory is a trailer, pity the fool who would let one go.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/30/2008 : 20:38:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Frank Hopper
 People love those covers when they are boat shopping but the most valuable accessory is a trailer, pity the fool who would let one go.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Depends on the region. For me, a trailer would be an expensive and unnecessary liability. Around here, cradles are the way to go.

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piseas
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Response Posted - 05/30/2008 : 22:51:08

Ditto here Don. I have Piseas II in a slip. No place to keep trailer at marina and no way I would pay for storage elsewhere as I am already paying way to much for the slip. Plus I dont think my Prius would enjoy pulling a boat or my neighbors seeing it parked on the front side of my house.
I pity the guy, Frank H, etal. who has a trailer and has to do all you gotta do as a result of having a trailer. Sorry Frank, I usually agree with you but not this time.

Steve A

Edited by - piseas on 05/30/2008 22:54:31

GaryB
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Response Posted - 05/31/2008 : 19:03:52

I have to agree with Frank on this one. My boat is in a slip but if I could find a good trailer for a wing keel I would snatch it up! Living in hurricane country I would like a way to get mine out of here it needed. Plus it would be nice in the winter to move it out of the weather and into a covered storage facility where I could polish the hull, do maintenance, etc...

Plus, here in Texas the boats with trailers seem to sell quicker.

Edited by - GaryB on 05/31/2008 19:04:29

Jefffriday
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Response Posted - 05/31/2008 : 20:29:05

I spent 1100 dollars on my trailer last summer while the boat was in the water, new disk brakes on all four wheels, all new brake lines, coupler, wiring, lights, bunks, some of the best money I have spent. It was in terrible shape (came from Kemah TX. near you Gary, sister ship 89 WK/SR 5860) and I drug it home with bad brakes, never again, I went through Dallas at 3:00 am just to avoid any traffic. I love being able to bring the boat to my house in the spring for various projects. Of course we have no power at our club at all, and no access once the snow starts to pile up. And I am hoping to get her to the sea of Cortez in the next few years for a cruise.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 06/01/2008 : 10:58:59

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for the input. Glad to hear you made it OK. By chance, do you have any pictures of your boat? I'm curious how close it looks to mine.

What lake do you sail on? Spring Creek Reservoir or maybe Ruedi Reservoir?

Edited by - GaryB on 06/01/2008 11:00:02

avigal
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Response Posted - 06/01/2008 : 19:38:54

I keep my boat on Lake Travis TX in a marina near my house (1.5 miles). My time is so limited, that I will never use the boat if it will be on trailer. So, paying $240 is great value, I wish I can avoid this expense, but for my peach of mind the boat had been a life saving item.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 06/01/2008 : 22:13:39

Avigal,

Do you have a trailer?

If so, would you be interested in selling it?

If not, could you keep an eye out for one in your area and let me know if you see or hear of something? I have an '89 SR/WK.

I'm checking Sailing Texas and Craig's List daily.

Edited by - GaryB on 06/01/2008 22:16:25

dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/01/2008 : 22:19:32

Back to the original question, the pop-top cover on Ebay, supposedly in like new condition, sold for slightly more than $200.

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 06/01/2008 : 23:01:46

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">People love those covers when they are boat shopping but the most valuable accessory is a trailer, pity the fool who would let one go.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Ditto that. Two reasons. One, nothing impacts resale more than a trailer. Two, you can take the boat to distant cruising grounds.

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Even Chance
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Response Posted - 06/02/2008 : 02:44:23

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by quilombo
 does anyone know the price of a new pop top canvas cover,
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

You need to get to know www.catalinadirect.com. They have the answers, with pictures, to many of your questions about boat parts.

The link to their poptop canvas is http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display& Product_ID=763

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JohnP
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Response Posted - 06/02/2008 : 13:36:30

My pop top cover ("curtain") is made of heavy vinyl, with snaps pre-installed in the vinyl, ready to be aligned with snaps on the cabin top that wouild be installed to line up.

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piseas
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Response Posted - 06/02/2008 : 16:12:36

OK, OK, I am obviously outnumbered re the trailer issue. I stand by my reasons for no trailer but for the rest of you, a trailer certainly makes sense. I withdraw my pity!

Steve A

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 06/02/2008 : 20:55:20

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Nautiduck
 One, nothing impacts resale more than a trailer.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I think you're making a point against trailers. I know, I had a trailerable sailboat.

Trailerable boats are more expensive from the onset due to the trailer premium. After coughing up the extra bucks for the trailered boat, you then must get some behemoth gas guzzler to tow it. Once you get it home, you'll have to rebuild the axles/brakes/wheels on that twenty plus year old trailer. After getting it road worthy, you'll need to register and plate it.

So I'm okay with paying a whole lot less for my cradled boat, taking a pass on a costly tow vehicle and their insane mpg, and skipping the trailer maintenance and other associated costs.

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