New canopy before sale or not?

[mad_boater]

I looked at the repair option a few months ago and with the number of little bits that need doing (now made considerably worse) it ended up that the repair cost wasn't far off the complete replacement cost.. Doesn't help that I am in Brighton and it seems most canvas shops are in the Solent making Brighton too far out for them..

I think the old saying 'First impressions count' is one to go with.
When buyers make offers the £1500 will be a good negotiating point and will seem a small amount to clinch the deal.

 

[EugeneR]

I had the same question regarding the canopies of our Bayliner 285 a few months ago.

Since the only damage was to the see-through areas, we had those bits replaced and the rest professionally cleaned, removing the green tinge that started to appear in places. Looks pretty close to new, now.

Cost around £300.

 

[Scubadoo]

You can get new covers cheaper, I had mine replaced (similar size boat) for around £1.5k and that was with all the extras I wanted (JB Yachts - Hamble), so as someone else has said £1,300 is probably a more realistic price.

If I was buying your boat and the first thing I see is damaged/tatty covers, I will then be thinking what else has not been maintained. Fix or replace is what I think, fix only if it is cheaper and will look nice etc.

 

[wipe_out]

Thanks again all.. Think I need to see if there is anyone that can fix/replace the canopy for a better price than what I have been quoted already and take it from there..

 

[ontheplane]

If you have a tonneau but the main canopy is tatty, fit the tonneau and remove the tatty cover completely from the boat. Leave the poles in place nice and tidy. Make sure the broker knows that you'll either get a new cover, or negotiate on the price if the potential purchaser wants to get their own made.