[Rhodes22-list] Bimini Estimate

[Lowe, Rob]

I bought a bimini from an outfit such as this.  I got one season out of it before the tubing broke.  Pay attention to what you are buying.  You get what you pay for.

Rob
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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Tom Hyatt via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2024 8:00 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bimini Estimate

A large variety of different sizes, quality, fabrics here.
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On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:11 PM ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com> wrote:

> Mike,
>
> You didn’t say if your quote included the tubing, pivots, straps, storage
> boot, etc or just the fabric.  You also didn’t say what fabric - Sunbrella
> acrylic, PVC, etc.  If it was just PVC fabric; then, you paid too much.  If
> it was a complete Sunbrella top with tubing, pivots, straps, plus a storage
> boot; then, you got a good deal.
>
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> 1978  Sanford, MI
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 23, 2024, at 5:51 PM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > A few years ago I had new fabric sewn for my bimini by a local shop
> that was literally a guy in his garage.  I don't remember what I paid, but
> it was more than that.
> >
> > Peter Nyberg
> > Coventry, CT
> > s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
> >
> >
> > [ Sent From rhodes22.net ]
> >
> >> On 2024-05-23, at 12:20:58 EDT, Michael Corley wrote:
> >> I got an estimate from a local canvass shop of $821 to replace my
> Bimini on my
> >> 99 Rhodes.  That seems high.
> >> Mike Corley
> >> Hampton Roads, VA
>