Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

[Darren Nemeth]

I already found the polo shirt. The pants are off white kakis easily found anywhere. However, I am having trouble finding the hat.

One source for a high quality hat is almost dead on but has Greek laurels on it.

Would any you guys know a source of quality black captain hats with the anchors but no laurels?

I see some that are similar on some sites and on ebay in the $15 and under range but I expect those to be crap. Looking for something upperscale which a yatchsmen would be proud to wear. I am willing to pay $25-$30 and up for well made in assembly and materials.

I would prefer ones that are NOT adjustable but all suggestions will be great.

Any help will be great.

 

[azlakes]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

... a costume shop, uniforms shop, maybe even Sea world?

eek, two guys that have passed i used to love watching on TV, wow is it just Mary Ann and Ginger left? man i'm getting old

 

[puddle jumper]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

You might be able to find a blank hat and have the logo embroidered on at you local sewing shop.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

http://www.amazon.com/E4hats-Adjustable-Captain-Hats-Navy/dp/B0002RIKFS

It's close

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

Here's another that really close. http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/product/skipper-yacht-cap-79-72.html

It looks like you could remove the gold band pretty easy.

DR<<< Big Gilligan's Island Fan!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

Are you going to going to build a Minnow? Is this part of a plot to get closer to Ginger and Mary Ann

 

[Arabian180]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

Are you going to going to build a Minnow? Is this part of a plot to get closer to Ginger and Mary Ann

Have you seen either one lately ? Oh my goodness how time takes it's toll. He'll need that hat to cover his eyes

180

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

Yes, they have moved into the "cougar" catagory

 

[Darren Nemeth]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

Do any of you have either one of those hats shown in those links?

How is the quality? Dead ringers are on eBay and are cheap looking. I am hoping these are not the same.

Two years ago I bought a white sailors bucket hat on eBay for about $15 not including shipping and the material is very thin and brim made from cardboard. Cheap crap and I don't want to get screwed like that again.

 

[idrownworms]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

He's really looking for some coconut creme pie

 

[greggholmes]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

http://shop.cafepress.com/design/14415725

 

[gjonz]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

Okay fellows. I have about 30 of these hats with variations based on age and manufacturer.

The Skipper's hat Alan Hale wore is manufactured by Lancaster Cap Company of L.A. CA. They are pricey. Around 275.00 ea at last check. I usually order them a couple at a time and work them over on the price a bit to get a little better deal.

Quality is excellent and they are handcrafted complete with gold bullion embroidered insignia.

Here is one I had made which is probably the one I wear the most.

EDIT:

So these are my regular headgear. I also have many lesser used caps of older vintage. I don't like ballcaps...and never have. Anyone can wear a ballcap. I like good quality caps, including fedoras, cowboy hats, and anything else that is classic in styling. But the skipper cap gets the daily workout.

Greg

 

[gjonz]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

Here is a little less expensive version. Nice hats...but they ain't a Lancaster Cap!

http://www.captainsquartersuniforms.com/yachtclub.html

Greg

 

[1fishbone]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

A nice repo hat would be cool...
let us know when you have a Ginger and Mary-Ann look-a-like

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Skipper's hat from Gilligans Island. Sources?

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