Don't want to hijack the thread but I'm looking for one around Mentor too.

 

Don't want to hijack the thread but I'm looking for one around Mentor too.

Its not hijacking if your welcomed on board. So Welcome aboard the canvas train

 

All the canvas places I know of up by the lake in that area are going to be on the expensive side. I go to Raber's Tarp Shop on Rt. 545. A little further drive but worth the trip. Eli has always treated me right. If interested PM and I can give you driving directions.

 

Shepherd canvas in Port Clinton. Very fair price and very good work. Email sandy@shepherdcanvas.com. I will be using them again in a few weeks.
They have a web site my boat is pictured on the products page, white Proline with black canvas. Nice work

Mark

 

Its not hijacking if your welcomed on board. So Welcome aboard the canvas train

Wanderin - There is at least one but probably more canvas/tarp shops in the Amish country of Middlefield. I'll try to find a name and address for you. I had a bearded guy make a new towing cover (blue) for my bowrider some years back. Much thicker material than the factory cover from Parma Marine.

 

I don't remember the name of this shop, but It was next to the old Portage Entry Marine Building. Not the one where the Jet is now. The one over near Marblehead. Those guys are artists when it comes to canvas. They made leaning post cover and T-Top wrap around cover for my whaler. Very impressed with the quality of work. It has held up really well over the years.

 

I know it would be about a 45 min drive but right on route 250 about 2 miles before you get into Ashland there is a Amish tarp shop there.I have used them for years and my buddie just had his boat done there also.His tarps cost $1600 5 years ago in Vermillion and the tarp shop did a better job for $500.Well worth the drive.

 

I'll 2nd the Amish recommendation. It's not the same place, but we get all our canvas work done by an Amish guy.

 

Know of another quality and very reasonable place to have one done but would be a long drive for you. It's outside Dover,Ohio in Dundee. Erbco Custom Covers. 8560 Nebraska Rd. NW 330-852-1445 Dundee,Ohio 44624. May be worth the long drive for the money you save and the work is top notch! When I get my boat to that point it'll be going there for a cover. It's in Amish country also.

 

canvas corner 330-426-4136

 

I'll 2nd the Amish recommendation. It's not the same place, but we get all our canvas work done by an Amish guy.

There is an Amish guy in Middlefield that is really good and cheaper than you will ever find!

CM Tarp Shop
15630 Madison Rd.
Middlefield, Oh 44062

440-632-1678 Let ring. Phone is outside...

 

i GOT MINE AT THE SHOP BEHIND RICKARDS BAIT ON THE CORNER OF 163 AND 269. HAD IT FOR ALMOST 10 YEARS AND ITS STILL LIKE NEW

 

Had the side curtains done for my Grady White by Rayco Canvas - Darrell Turner is the guy I dealt with - great job - did the work at the Marina in Sandusky - has a full service operation including mobile unit - very good pricing - 330-472-7700

 

I'll stump for Rayco also. His base is behind his home near Randolph, Ohio(Portage Cty and about two miles from me!) but he has a big van(complete shop on wheels) he takes to all the marinas. Give him a call(number in Guiddo's post below. Great work and reasonable.

 

Erbs in Amish country

 

Rabers Tar Shop 545 so. 3mi so of SAVANNAH

 

Erbs in Amish Country. I stopped in in the fall and scheduled my 21 foot sea hunt hard top to get eisen glass surounding the cockpit and falling to the floor. Front curtains, Side curtains, all seperate from the aft piece. He quoted me around 300.00. I have had others tell me this cost them close to 1000 for around the same size boat. When I go I am hoping he can make me a couple 36 inch drift socks for a good price as well. It is close to Trail, between Mt. Hope and Walnut Creek. He is busy, you must schedule. It may be worth the drive, I'll be making it from Macedonia.
Don

 

Erb's the man,you will not be sorry.

 

CM Tarp is an Amish fellow! He taught the Erbs how to do it. They are second cousins. And so are the rest of the Amishs. I am serious about this! Heck, I might be their second cousin too.
All I can really tell you this guy is as good and cheaper and he has no backlog. He can make drift socks too. He taught the Erbs how to make them.

 

I will be calling down to Erbs or CM tarp the amish country. I got in touch with sandy at shepard "they did work for the place I work" and got a price of $1400-$1450. Thats Gas money for trolling.
Thanks to everyone with sujestions

 

Wanderin Eyes: Hope you had luck with your search.

Just to add a name to the list for others that may be looking for canvas/upholstery work...give Joe's Tarp Shop a call, 330-421-3708. He is located in Sullivan as well (near Millers Upholstery). Got a great price from him and although I have not yet gotten the seats back, I saw some of his other work and it looked great.

$630 bucks to redo all the seats, side panels and two side cushions.

 

any canvas shops in the cleveland area?

 

dexter....Dougs Upholstry in the Akron area might be good for you. Good work.

 

Ditto on Dougs, he is on Barberton, had a bimini and a cover made for the Lund there, great work.

 

I'll stump for Rayco also. His base is behind his home near Randolph, Ohio(Portage Cty and about two miles from me!) but he has a big van(complete shop on wheels) he takes to all the marinas. Give him a call(number in Guiddo's post below. Great work and reasonable.

Called this guy a week ago and never heard back from him, does anyone know if he is still in the business??