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I am looking for the canvas zip-in panels to complete my canvas set on the 1989 Whaler 27FC WD that I have.
There are 7 zip in panels needed to upgrade from the optional canvas package that this boat was originally equipped with.
2 each port and starboard that zip together vertically, and zip in separately horizontally at the Bimini top, and snap onto the gunnels at the bottom around the fishing cockpit area to the stern.
3 panels zip in at top of stern bimini. I am still researching, but I think I may already have these 3 panels. I have 3 panels in the optional canvas package that is used to completely enclose the lounge/helm area. These may be used for both this application and the camper package application, I have not had a chance to actually try these yet.
I need to locate the drawings at a minimum in order to make the panel patterns if possible. I have already contacted Mills. They say they do not have the patterns drawings anymore and they are lost. I know that people on this site have access to this material, and I would really appreciate if I could get this original equipment information.
A set of photos of the original camper canvas setup from Mills would be great, actually...this has to exist somewhere...somebody has these, and I bet the holder of this information I need might not even know how valuable it is. I would also bet that a copy of the Camper Canvas installation instructions also exists somewhere.
I am confident that if this documentation exists, it must be in the custody of Whaler Central members and site administrators/patrons.
It sounds to me like your boat has a custom canvas setup. Most of the full cabin models used a hardtop, which required custom canvas. According to what literature I have, Mills/Whaler only offered the Flying Top set (top and windshield) and Weather Curtain Set, which included two side curtains and a 3 piece drop curtain. These items were for a boat with no hardtop. Nothing appears to completely enclose the cockpit back to the transom.
The page I have shows Bob Dougherty's Full Cabin full transom inboard powered boat, named "Whaler One", and showing this canvas. it's a nice looking setup. If you want a copy, I can email it to you.
As far as I know, Whaler never offered any drawing on the actual design and construction of the actual canvas pieces, as that was the property of Mills. The only canvas related drawings available to the customer were the installation-to-boat drawings showing fitting placements and lashing instructions.
