New boat top

[ddurand]

Two shops I am considering to make a new top for my boat. One uses the old top as a pattern. The other (more expensive) make a new pattern and then makes the top. Current top has shrunk a bit as the snaps won't reach where then need to go. And current top is 12 years old.

I assume making a new pattern is better but is it worth the extra cost?

 

[sugilbert]

All depends upon whether you pay upfront or when completed. The final product is what should be of major concern.

 

[Golfman25]

As long as the account for the shrinkage and put the snaps in on the boat, the pattern will be fine. I had an old drop curtain and side windows restiched and eisenglass replaced. It was fine, except a couple of snaps and zippers out of place. They fixed it in a couple of hours.