Has anyone done business with a place called Indy Canvas? I need some canvas work done, and they seem to be reasonable price wise. Any other suggestions on reliable, and reasonable canvas shops appreciated.
Bimini and other canvas work
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I believe Indy Canvas is the same outfit that does all the canvas work for this site's chandlery. I'm sure someone will verify or correct... I ordered winch covers from Indy (not through this site) last year and they were well made and exactly what I ordered. Easy to deal with, good workmanship, and I thought the prices were fair. I will order from them again in the future when the need arises. No affiliation, just a happy customer. B
I believe Indy Canvas is the same outfit that does all the canvas work for this site's chandlery. I'm sure someone will verify or correct... I ordered winch covers from Indy (not through this site) last year and they were well made and exactly what I ordered. Easy to deal with, good workmanship, and I thought the prices were fair. I will order from them again in the future when the need arises. No affiliation, just a happy customer. B
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instances dealing with Indy Canvas. (1) I bought a leather wheel cover from them at a great price, only to once again re-acquaint myself with the old adage that you get what you pay for (most of the time). While the quality of the leather was very good, some of the holes punched on either side were not punched all the way through nor did they align well. One of the two lacing needles supplied broke half way through the lacing job requiring me to use one of my own sail needles, and finally, not enough thread was supplied, also requiring me to finish the job with my own thread. The instructions supplied indicated that this would take about 2-3 hrs for a 28-inch wheel. I'm handy and do a lot of my own sewing, but this tedious job (having to punch some of holes again, aligning holes, etc.,) resulted in the job taking more than 10 very tedious hours. (2) A friend of mine sent his old bimini to Indy Canvas to be used to make a new one. When the new one arrived, it didn't fit -- nor did it come close to fitting. He sent it back. A new one arrived some time later that did fit. A few months after he put it into service, some of the securing grommets pulled out. We both believe Indy Canvas either has a poor quality control program, or no quality control program at all. Would either of us use Indy Canvas again? I think not. I do not think Phil uses Indy Canvas on this site, but rather AmeriSeam (1-800-755-7221). They do excellent work.
instances dealing with Indy Canvas. (1) I bought a leather wheel cover from them at a great price, only to once again re-acquaint myself with the old adage that you get what you pay for (most of the time). While the quality of the leather was very good, some of the holes punched on either side were not punched all the way through nor did they align well. One of the two lacing needles supplied broke half way through the lacing job requiring me to use one of my own sail needles, and finally, not enough thread was supplied, also requiring me to finish the job with my own thread. The instructions supplied indicated that this would take about 2-3 hrs for a 28-inch wheel. I'm handy and do a lot of my own sewing, but this tedious job (having to punch some of holes again, aligning holes, etc.,) resulted in the job taking more than 10 very tedious hours. (2) A friend of mine sent his old bimini to Indy Canvas to be used to make a new one. When the new one arrived, it didn't fit -- nor did it come close to fitting. He sent it back. A new one arrived some time later that did fit. A few months after he put it into service, some of the securing grommets pulled out. We both believe Indy Canvas either has a poor quality control program, or no quality control program at all. Would either of us use Indy Canvas again? I think not. I do not think Phil uses Indy Canvas on this site, but rather AmeriSeam (1-800-755-7221). They do excellent work.
Indy Canvas
I have used Indy Canvas for a main sail cover,tiller cover,and hank on jib bags. I would not say the quality is over the top but very good. Their price is very competitive and the work is exactly to the specifications I have given. I saved over two hundred dollars on the main/boom cover over local sail loft prices. Their delivery has alway run a little longer than originally quoted. (only a week or two)
I have used Indy Canvas for a main sail cover,tiller cover,and hank on jib bags. I would not say the quality is over the top but very good. Their price is very competitive and the work is exactly to the specifications I have given. I saved over two hundred dollars on the main/boom cover over local sail loft prices. Their delivery has alway run a little longer than originally quoted. (only a week or two)
Indy Canvas
I had all new canvas made through Indy and I was generally pleased. I had a rail mounted bimini (including stainless) made with only a minor correction needed on the zippers at the split backstay. Winch covers were done perfect. Main sail cover w/ lazy jack slits worked out excellent. I also had a dodger cover made from my existing cover. I had a measurement pblem with the side panels, but they were able to add a piece of fabric without it looking as though it was not integrated to the original work. Overall I was pleased with the willingness to make good on needed alterations, and even to the extent of offering to re make the item if necessary! THe savings was so large that I was not put out by having to send 2 items back for correction. I would use them again!
I had all new canvas made through Indy and I was generally pleased. I had a rail mounted bimini (including stainless) made with only a minor correction needed on the zippers at the split backstay. Winch covers were done perfect. Main sail cover w/ lazy jack slits worked out excellent. I also had a dodger cover made from my existing cover. I had a measurement pblem with the side panels, but they were able to add a piece of fabric without it looking as though it was not integrated to the original work. Overall I was pleased with the willingness to make good on needed alterations, and even to the extent of offering to re make the item if necessary! THe savings was so large that I was not put out by having to send 2 items back for correction. I would use them again!
We do not use Indy Canvas
They did swipe a bunch of our photos for their web site so I can see how someone might think that. We use several shops based on what they do best. From what we have been told the shops we use may be better than Indy, but I can't make that claim based on first-hand experience. I can tell you that we buy very large volumes of canvas from the shops we work with, and sometimes that leverage can come in handy for you.
They did swipe a bunch of our photos for their web site so I can see how someone might think that. We use several shops based on what they do best. From what we have been told the shops we use may be better than Indy, but I can't make that claim based on first-hand experience. I can tell you that we buy very large volumes of canvas from the shops we work with, and sometimes that leverage can come in handy for you.
theft of photography
If Indy canvas stole your photos off your website and used them for their own commercial gain, you should contact the US district attorney located in Indy's home area. If these photos belong to you and you did not give them permission to use them than that is stealing intelectual property and the feds are prosecuting that. $50,000 fine! You do not necessarily need to list a copyright on every photo on your website although that would help. Did you tell Indy to cease and desist in the use of your property?
If Indy canvas stole your photos off your website and used them for their own commercial gain, you should contact the US district attorney located in Indy's home area. If these photos belong to you and you did not give them permission to use them than that is stealing intelectual property and the feds are prosecuting that. $50,000 fine! You do not necessarily need to list a copyright on every photo on your website although that would help. Did you tell Indy to cease and desist in the use of your property?
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