Don
Well Known Member
Yesterday was not a good day in the shop. I was doing what I thought would be the final tweaks on my canopy frame. The aft bow at the weld where the side rail joins was just 'nicking' the turtle deck, with the plexiglass on. After bending the frame I lifted the canopy and heard a sickening sound. The canopy cracked about 8-10" up from the bottom edge midway on the pax side. I stop drilled it and I suppose it can be glued but I'm not inclined to go there. I know that every time I looked at it, I'd kick myself for not replacing it.
I seem to recall there was another place that sold after marked canopies and unless my memory is really bad, they warranted them against cracking (and offered some additional tint options). All I can find so far is Todd's Canopy's and he only sells RV canopies for the 3, 4, and 8 (tandem seating or single seat). I didn't see anything for a 9.
So, I wondering, before I send Van's another $1,140 + S&H, are there any other after market options available to me? It's not so much that I begrudge sending Van money (considering how much I've sent already, I must LOVE sending him my cash). Rather, I'd just like to know my options before I plunk down another grand. Thanks for the advice.
On the brighter side, the panel is starting to take form nicely!
I seem to recall there was another place that sold after marked canopies and unless my memory is really bad, they warranted them against cracking (and offered some additional tint options). All I can find so far is Todd's Canopy's and he only sells RV canopies for the 3, 4, and 8 (tandem seating or single seat). I didn't see anything for a 9.
So, I wondering, before I send Van's another $1,140 + S&H, are there any other after market options available to me? It's not so much that I begrudge sending Van money (considering how much I've sent already, I must LOVE sending him my cash). Rather, I'd just like to know my options before I plunk down another grand. Thanks for the advice.
On the brighter side, the panel is starting to take form nicely!