Spray hood makers in NW England

[JimC]

I'll soon be needing a new cover for my existing spray hood - the frame is OK. The boat will be in Glasson Dock near Lancaster and I want to use a reasonably local firm as they'll need to visit the boat for measuring and fitting. Has anyone any experience of using either of these firms?

www.impactmarine.co.uk

http://www.amtrim.co.uk/

 

[Jim@sea]

Impact Marine ( 3 miles off Junction 35 M6) have just cleaned and re-stitched my sails and the charge is quite reasonable. He is going to repair my Cockpit Cover and fit a new plastic window. (£160)
Having visited his premises I can say it is well set up and the large interior can accommodate the largest of sails. Certainly his just being off the M6 makes it a quick trip to drop sails off.
I should also say that when I rang another Sailmaker about having my Cockpit Cover repaired I felt it was a bit like ringing Father Christmas on December 24 in that did I not realise how busy they were. Impact Marine have quoted £160 for a Repair and £400 for new.

 

[kolster]

Amtrim did mine and I'm very pleased with it, I'm on the River Douglas at Hesketh Bank and they came out, measured and then fitted a spray hood to my 28" Colvic Countess.