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Sam001
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Initially Posted - 03/04/2012 : 07:33:13

I just saw the basement clean out thread yesterday with the pot top and realized I was not fast enough!

I am looking for a pop top cover--let me know.

Capt Sam, USCG Master Near Coastal
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"On a powerboat you are going somewhere....On a Sailboat you are Already There!" Capt Sam

http://my.boatus.com//memberPhotos/6315398_1_25502.jpg

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 03/04/2012 : 09:53:41

Sam, I have one but it's in very poor shape. I was going to try to clean it up, but it's going to take alot of effort with no guarantee of success.

Once this new cover comes in, if you want, you can have the one I have now. Just pay shipping costs.

But I'll warn you....it's dirty, wrinkly, and the windows are yellowed and nasty. When I acquired it, I thought I could save it, but just have not gotten around to it yet.

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/04/2012 : 10:52:36

it is fun plan to see if I can save it for the cost of shipping! Never know what a little magic cleaning dust can do! ;-)

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 03/04/2012 : 11:00:34

Yeah, I'm looking for one also if anyone has one that will fit an '89.

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buxtahude
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Response Posted - 03/04/2012 : 11:53:59

Add me to the growing list of people looking for a pop top enclosure. Mine is an '83.

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 03/04/2012 : 12:50:48

Okay, when I get this new one in, I'll reuse the box to send it to you. I'll ping you for your info when I'm ready to send it on.

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waterbaby
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Response Posted - 03/04/2012 : 19:54:46

Sam, If you can't save it can I have it? (for the cost of shipping) I'd like to make a pattern off of it and make a new one.

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 03/04/2012 : 20:38:12

Waterbaby - by the sounds of it you should mae a pattern, then make 10 new ones. Just sayin.

Joe - I was going to ship it in a really big envelope if I can find one the size I am thinking of. The Pop top cover folds up surprisingly small.

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 04:07:56

i will get it right :-)
I think there is a pattern in tech tips.
I also have it (copy) and will send it direct as well

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 04:14:54

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Pop-top Cover

Submitted by Ben Allen

Here are some dimensions and photos for the pop top cover. One suggestion that was made was to make it a little larger because the original is hard to stretch and get snapped on.
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Pop Top pattern in tech tips posted by
Ben Allen
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Sam

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hewebb
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 05:40:24

Sam, If you can't save it can I have it? (for the cost of shipping) I'd like to make a pattern off of it and make a new one.

Me Too

Can you share the pattern?

I would like to make one with zip out windows and screening.

Howard

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 07:17:16

Here's a thought:

Howard is local to me. I can give the top over to Howard. He can make a pattern from it and also provide a second opinion on it's condition for salvage. Howard can then send it and the pattern on to Sam, so Sam will have both.

That'll save one set of shipping charges.

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 09:04:29

Did you check the pattern in Tech Tips?

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 09:48:12

the link to plans:
http://catalina-capri-25s.org/tech/tech25/tt012.asp

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waterbaby
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 11:34:34

Sam,

Thanks for the link. I had seen this before and Ben did a great job with the measurements. I was planning on trying to use it to make one but it'd be easier if I could use Ben's drawing to start but add in construction details and any adjustments that might be needed. The devil is in the details on a project like this and I'm very talented in choosing the wrong way to do something if there's any ambiguity in the instructions. It'd just be easier if I had an example to look at. I've never actually seen one of these tops in person. Only in pictures.

Oh well. Maybe Howard can come up with a good pattern for all of us.

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 12:34:31

Yanno guys, I have an uncle with a canvas shop who is looking for work. If I approached him with a group order I could come back wioth a price for you guys. But I would need Joe to be patient enough to wait for for him to copy the pattern.

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 15:37:11

Are these the same for all years? I thought they made changes.

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 16:21:01

Nauti - I think the only changes were with grommet placement, but I could be wrong.

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 17:32:13

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Prospector
 But I would need Joe to be patient enough to wait for for him to copy the pattern.
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I charge $50 to be patient......

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 17:38:33

I already have snaps on my boat.....mine came with a pop top cover originally. I have the original factory invoice.

I will be very surprised though if they all line up.....

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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 18:36:42

I bought a used cover, and only a couple snaps line up..... If you can get the cover without the snaps installed, is best.

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 18:43:18

I charge a bottle of red wine to be A PATIENT!

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 18:49:43

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Ape-X
 I bought a used cover, and only a couple snaps line up..... If you can get the cover without the snaps installed, is best.
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Its very easy to relocate the side of the snap that is in the boat. Just drill and screw. Fill the old holes with epoxy/gelcoat.

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JeanAndre
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Response Posted - 03/05/2012 : 20:36:57

I am with Ape-X I would rather buy a cover with no snaps and attach the snaps myself than to relocate the ones on the boat.
I got a used one too and only some of the snaps aligned. Sometime in the future my fix will be this: http://www.landingloop.com/snap-stretcher.htm

Cheers

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 03/06/2012 : 22:17:56

The tops are not the same. Over the years the tops changed from a little to alot depending on the year. As an example, an '82 cover won't fit properly on an '89 due to changes in the way the tops were manufactured.

If anyone has an enclosure that will fit an '89 and it's in good condition let me know.

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 03/07/2012 : 06:24:00

That's what I thought. Some of the poptops had bumps on the top, whereas my 89 is smooth. Also, some had grab handles and teak on the front, whereas the later models do not.

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