A sprayhood sits between the cockpit, companionway and the equipment around it. Its replacement needs a careful record of the fitted shape, clear panels and attachments.
A sprayhood sits between the cockpit, companionway and the equipment around it. Its replacement needs a careful record of the fitted shape, clear panels and attachments.
01
Record the hood as fitted.
Take photographs from the cockpit and foredeck while the existing sprayhood is erected. Include the bows, fastenings and the relationship to the companionway. Show areas of wear, loose tension or changes made since the original hood was fitted.
02
Discuss the clear panels.
Identify which panels need attention and any proposed changes to their shape or openings. Visibility, zip access and the way panels are handled belong in the conversation. Window material and construction are confirmed as part of the specification, rather than assumed from a photograph.
03
Check what stays and what changes.
Explain whether the existing bows, fittings and handholds are being retained. New hardware, frame work, a connecting bimini or cockpit enclosure are separate items to assess. The replacement canvas must be considered around the actual arrangement aboard.
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FROM YOUR PHOTOS TO THE FINISHED PIECE
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01
Capture both viewpoints
Show the exterior outline and the view from the cockpit through the clear panels.
02
Identify the connections
Photograph deck fastenings, sleeves, zips and any adjoining canvas.
03
Agree the pattern route
Old canvas can inform the brief; stretching and changed frames may require additional measurements.
04
Plan the fitted checks
Confirm who fits the hood and how any concerns will be reviewed before the work is signed off.
BEFORE WORK BEGINS
The practical details.
Use these notes to prepare your brief. The exact work and arrangements are confirmed with Josh.
Can you assess just the windows or damaged panels?+
Send photographs of the whole hood as well as the damage. The condition of surrounding canvas, seams and attachments affects whether a limited repair or a wider replacement should be discussed. No repair outcome is promised before assessment.
Do I need to send the frame?+
Do not send or remove the frame unless that has been agreed. Josh will discuss the information and access needed for the specific replacement.
Can I change the window arrangement?+
Proposed changes can be discussed, but they affect panel shapes, seams and the fitted arrangement. Agree them before pattern approval rather than assuming a like-for-like copy.
Can you coordinate a sprayhood and bimini?+
Yes, you can include both in an enquiry. List the connecting parts and any enclosure panels so each component, fabric decision and fitting responsibility is considered separately.
Same-day UK courier collection is available by confirmed booking. Pattern material, packing, return and fitting are agreed around the work. Collection is separate from manufacture; your production programme is confirmed individually.