Custom Bow Cover Advice

smiles16

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So my '86 Ebbtide screams the 80's look as it should, but I want to do one better.... please read below

This boat already has the snaps in place, so I am getting ready to get a quote from a local upholstery shop to make one up.

The big question is can I add graphics to a canvas bow cover? I want the Pontiac Firebird graphic on the cover. I would assume screen printing would be the method to use, but I thought I'd see if anyone here has any info/advice to add.

Also, what price point should I expect on having a bow cover made (minus the custom bird)?

As always, thanks guys
 

Scott Danforth

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talk to your canvas guy and have the screaming chicken embroidered on your cover.

screaming_chicken_detail.png
 

smiles16

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Hmmm. I never thought about embroidery, but that doesn't seem like it would pop out as much.

First time I've ever hears called the screaming chicken haha
 

Scott Danforth

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its been called a screaming chicken since the emblem made the debut in the late 60's the cartoonish versions of the 70's and 80's simply enforced it
 

Woodonglass

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I'd probably go the screen printing route embroidery is NOT cheap!! Snap on bow cover should go for around $300
 
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