Iowa Canvas Covers
MuskieMike
Posted 11/10/2011 11:07 AM (#524159)
Subject: Iowa Canvas Covers





Location: Des Moines IA
The heavy snow this week caused a support pole to get pushed through my boat cover. Does anyone have any experiences with canvas cover companies in either Des Moines, or Cedar Rapids???
71mercman
Posted 11/10/2011 11:42 AM (#524164 - in reply to #524159)
Subject: Re: Iowa Canvas Covers





Location: Altoona IA
MuskyMike, Might check out Rick at Accessories Unlimited in Ames. He can build (or fix) practically anything you want out of numerous choices of materials. Does nice quality work at a decent price. He's located off 35 (north exit) behind the Harley shop.
MuskieMike
Posted 11/10/2011 12:25 PM (#524172 - in reply to #524159)
Subject: RE: Iowa Canvas Covers





Location: Des Moines IA
Thanks, I'll definitely get in touch with him.
Pepper
Posted 11/10/2011 1:27 PM (#524180 - in reply to #524159)
Subject: Re: Iowa Canvas Covers




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There are 3 I have had work on my cover. Custom Boat Covers in Dunkerton 319-234-5416 built it, a nice snap on cover. He would probably do repairs also. I have had it for 9 years and had to have some seams done last year, but otherwise no problem. my boat sits outside all summer.
Clements Canvas in Cedar Rapids 319-363-0296 did some seam work on it. They would make a new one or repair yours. They were back logged last time I called them so that may be an issue.
Also . Becker Canvas in CR 319-364-1440. This guy works out of his garage so unless he is building one he could probably do a repair asap.
I would trust any of the 3 for a repair job. Good Luck.

Edited by Pepper 11/10/2011 1:28 PM
jakejusa
Posted 11/16/2011 12:16 PM (#524829 - in reply to #524159)
Subject: RE: Iowa Canvas Covers




Posts: 994


Location: Minnesota: where it's tough to be a sportsfan!
The last canvas cover I did I had them put the vinyl tarp in sections all the way down the underside. Then when a section of canvas went bad I just replaced that section. I finally got 10-11 years out of a canvas tarp!!