Hunter 386 Bimini Hardware

Sep 11, 2019
165
Hunter 386 Lake St. Clair
Guys, I posted before. We purchased our Hunter 386 used. The forward portion of the Bimini ( facing the bow) is missing it's poles. The canvas says, St. Augustine Marine Canvas and Upholstery Inc. Tried the phone number (904)826-3591 saying the number isn't valid. Does anyone have a number that might work? Thanks
 
Feb 21, 2013
4,638
Hunter 46 Point Richmond, CA
Congratulations on your new Hunter 386!! Enjoyed that same boat for many years. Might visit them, if still open, at 164 Nix Boat Yard Rd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084-6025 (maybe under a new name like the listing below) OR take a photo, make measurements and purchase the stainless poles and attachments from a stainless or canvas shop OR hire a canvas guy to come out to the boat to install new poles, etc.
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Sep 11, 2019
165
Hunter 386 Lake St. Clair
Thanks! There was a local guy that came out and looked at it. I used pvc to shape it. He quoted $1650 for poles and canvas. Our canvas is fine...he said he'd have to make it custom. At that price, maybe I'll make it out of copper pipe and paint...kidding of course. I'll call Gioia and see what they say. Thanks again!
 
Feb 21, 2013
4,638
Hunter 46 Point Richmond, CA
Keep soliciting a canvas guy to just do the minimum to make it functional. These guys know you will eventually buy new canvas as its life expectancy is only about 7 years.
 
Feb 21, 2013
4,638
Hunter 46 Point Richmond, CA
One more idea........take measurements and buy the mounting hardware and install it yourself. A photo of what you have would help determine what you need.
 
May 27, 2004
1,964
Hunter 30_74-83 Ponce Inlet FL
See if a local muffler shop can and will bend 1" SS tubing.
If yes, go buy the tubing and spec out the bends.
 
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Sep 11, 2019
165
Hunter 386 Lake St. Clair
Well, after all the research and looking at purchasing the pipe and doing it myself, we found a business card on the boat. It was from the previous owners. My wife called them up. They have the hardware in a storage unit and will get to us. What a relief. Can't beat free! Thanks for all the suggestions.
 
Feb 21, 2013
4,638
Hunter 46 Point Richmond, CA
Wow...........case solved!! Good for you................now go sail your 386!!