Canopy Question

[DAVIDO]

The forward canopy on our 328 has shrunk over time to a state thats its now impossible to get the top clips to meet by the radar arch. This means relying on the velcro whish is not ideal. They are the male pin type on the boat and the female on the canopy. A fix would be to fit extra clips on the canopy in line with the male ones.So to the question are they available and is it a diy jobby.
Cheers

 

[Bodach na mara]

Sounds like what I call "Lift the dot" fasteners. Sold in most chandlers. Fitting is a DIY job, taking care in the positioning (PROVIDED that you do not need to fit too near the existing fastener.) Basically, you cut a small hole in the centre, four very small slits for the spikes to come through, position the two bits and carefully clench over the spikes. If it is near the exixting fastener, it may be easier to move the male bit. Try moving it "one screw hole", nearer as the canopy should be under tension.

 

[DAVIDO]

Thanks for that very helpfull. The canopy is tensioned after fitting clips.
cheers
David

 

[Hoolie]

We had a similar problem - the canopy seemed to be too small. But in our case the frame fixings (to each other) could be adjusted and the canopy now fits perfectly without new fixings!