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 Post subject: isinglass panel cost
PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 2:05 pm 
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What is everyone paying for replacement isinglass panels? I got quote to replace my front and two side pieces the other day and it seemed a bit high.

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 2:41 pm 
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i just replaced mine with poly carbonate, WOW it's perfect vision through it like looking through a glass window, but not cheap.
I originally paid about $500 for strata glass for the front of our 328 Vista about 4 years ago

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:20 pm 
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acguy wrote:
i just replaced mine with poly carbonate, WOW it's perfect vision through it like looking through a glass window, but not cheap.
I originally paid about $500 for strata glass for the front of our 328 Vista about 4 years ago


Was that $500 for just replacing the glass or making a whole new panel? How much was the poly?

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:43 pm 
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$500 for complete new from with sunbrella. The poly carbonate was an extra 500 this time around from the standard isinglass. The issue with the polycarbonate is it must lie flat when not in use. it will not fold or roll, it's more like plexi glass and you need to find the right people that can work with it

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 4:51 pm 
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I thin’ I got A little of a deal, cause I complained When it took a month instead of a week.but I paid $60 to replace the windshield pieces (3j....

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
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Wow! You guys got some deals. I had a quote to have just the two front side pieces 3 or 4 years ago and it was $350 each. The current quote for remaking the front windshield piece and the two side pieces is well over 2K.

The original pieces didn't fit all that well so I am hesitant to order from FW.

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JeffLW wrote:
Wow! You guys got some deals. I had a quote to have just the two front side pieces 3 or 4 years ago and it was $350 each. The current quote for remaking the front windshield piece and the two side pieces is well over 2K.

The original pieces didn't fit all that well so I am hesitant to order from FW.


I just did my complete canvas reworked to the arch 9K :shock:

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 7:36 pm 
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acguy wrote:

I just did my complete canvas reworked to the arch 9K :shock:


I would Love to do this, just can not justify it. And I spend Some silly money on my boat :shock: the main reason I dont, no Genny and planning on selling in a year or 2.... need a genny :D

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
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YYZ-RC wrote:
acguy wrote:
I just did my complete canvas reworked to the arch 9K :shock:

I saw your boat when it was in Ahoy's shop; wow is it ever in amazing condition. That's a lot of money for canvas, now I'm scared to get my bill from Ahoy!


He is not the cheapest, but he is excellent at what he does, the top turned out amazing and his attention to detail fit and finish is far better than other local canvas guys. the whole top is an upgrade from the sea mark sunbrella material to the poly carbonate glass.
I plan on keeping the boat for the foreseeable future. I love the layout. Been on some 37' rinker with less space than our 328

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:37 pm 
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Well I'm getting a price from another place that I had do some repairs a few years back. We will see. If they aren't any cheaper I may go with the FW panels and see if I can do something with the poles/frame to make them fit better.

I think the problem with the original panels is the forward bow is too short. If it was just a little longer it would push the front edge of the top up and take the slack out of the front panels.

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:44 pm 
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YYZ-RC wrote:
JeffLW wrote:
Wow! You guys got some deals. I had a quote to have just the two front side pieces 3 or 4 years ago and it was $350 each. The current quote for remaking the front windshield piece and the two side pieces is well over 2K.

The original pieces didn't fit all that well so I am hesitant to order from FW.

I replaced the entire bimini + camper canvas (everything but bows) for about $1500 from FW. I'm happy with the fit, although in fairness I'm comparing against 18 year old canvas that was in rough rough shape :)

140-50285 Bimini Canvas Only Dark Blue $434.39
140-50287 Front Clear Curtains Dark Blue $195.00
140-50288 Pair Bimini Side Curtains Dark Blue $257.40
140-50290 Pair Camper Side Curtains Dark Blue $218.40
140-50289 Aft Curtain Dark Blue $265.20


Do you have any pictures of the new panels?

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
PostPosted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:33 pm 
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YYZ-RC wrote:
I ordered the complete front "forward connector" and bimini side curtains from FW last fall. Part #s and prices for the 268 no arch were as follows:

140-50287 Front Clear Curtains Dark Blue $195.00
140-50288 Pair Bimini Side Curtains Dark Blue $257.40


Was quoted these same prices from the dealer. I'm going to give them a shot. Just can't justify paying 4-5 times more for custom pieces.
Thanks for the info!

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
PostPosted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:46 pm 
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YYZ-RC wrote:
JeffLW wrote:
YYZ-RC wrote:
I ordered the complete front "forward connector" and bimini side curtains from FW last fall. Part #s and prices for the 268 no arch were as follows:

140-50287 Front Clear Curtains Dark Blue $195.00
140-50288 Pair Bimini Side Curtains Dark Blue $257.40


Was quoted these same prices from the dealer. I'm going to give them a shot. Just can't justify paying 4-5 times more for custom pieces.
Thanks for the info!

No problem - are the 248 and 268 pieces the same? Interesting.

I will try to get pictures, I've been working on 57 other boat projects and haven't had a chance. The fit seems good to me although the installer could have probably spent a bit more time when adding the snaps to improve the result. The side curtains have a bit of a pull toward the front that I think could have been avoided by adjusting the bimini poles before installing the snaps. Oh well.


They must be different. The part numbers are different. I'm still waiting on a call back with the final numbers.

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:34 pm 
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So I ordered the panels and they arrived last week. They look great! Now I just have to put the snaps on.
I have the punch and die style snap tool that I bought to replace some snaps on a pontoon cover.. Hopefully it works on these.
What is the best way to make the hole for the snaps in the panels?

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 Post subject: Re: isinglass panel cost
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One way is to use an awl or ice pick because it does not cut the fabric or webbing fibers. You might look at youtube or other online canvas "how to" sites for more info. A while ago I saw a youtube video where the installer used some "locator snaps" to fit the panels to the boat. Sailrite has these: https://www.sailrite.com/Quick-Fit-Pin- ... ing-System
These locator snaps were the normal cup or female snap with a maybe 3/4 to 1 inch long point like an ice pick or finish nail. Install these locator snaps, hang the canvas panel in place and press the canvas onto these locator snaps. Then use the resulting hole to install the permanent snaps. Make sure that each panel will match up to its adjacent panels. Hope this helps.

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