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Frequently Asked Questions

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Web Sites and Web Hosting
Do you Design and Host Web Sites ? ... YES, goto  www.OneLakesideWeb.com  
Do you take credit cards on-line for Web Sites? ... YES, goto  www.OneLakesideWeb.com 
How much does a web site cost per month? ...$7.95 month with free Site Builder, unlimited email accounts, free setup, free web design on small sites, plenty of disc space, personal help when you need it.
World class Unix and Windows platform. Modern server rooms and 24/7 technician support.
 
Boat Covers
How long does it take to make a custom cover? ......7~8 business days (Mon-Fri), if fabric is available. 
Warranty with a new custom cover?.... 5 years(fabric), 1-2 years free adjustments and repairs. 
Do you take Credit Cards for canvas work? .... no, we accept personal checks or cash. 
When the boat has to be picked up after work is done? .. 5 days. Then storage charge $10/day. 
Can you use my Old Cover for a pattern? ................... no, Custom Covers are fit to each boat.
How much does a new Custom Cover cost? ...... Have a look in the Price List or contact the shop.
Do I leave a deposit to get canvas work done? ..... no, just bring a check when you pick up the boat. 
Do I need an appointment for a new custom cover? ..YES. Email or call the shop for an appointment. 
Do I have to bring my boat to the shop for a new custom cover? .......... yes. 
Do I need an appointment for canvas repairs? ...YES. Please call or email the shop. Repairs take 3 business days. 
Can you repair my old boat cover? ...YES, any torn up cover can be fixed. Repairs take 3 business days. 
Can you RE-FIT Custom or Universal Covers from Bass Shops or Discount Stores to fit my boat? ...YES. Please see repairs in the price list. 

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Hours and Location
What Hours is Lakeside Canvas open? .. by appointment Mon-Fri 3pm till midnight 
Can I come in after work? .. YES. . open by appointment Monday-Friday 3pm till midnight 
How long has Lakeside Canvas been in business? ....... since 1995, about lakeside canvas. 
Is Lakeside Canvas open year round? ...................................... yes 
How do i get to the shop? ......................................... check out the location section. 
Pontoon Boats
Do you have a launch ramp to get my pontoon out of Buckeye Lake? .......... yes  
Does Lakeside store pontoon boats from Buckeye Lake? . . yes, October to the first week of April. 

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Upholstery
When do you work on Boat Upholstery? Year round, Canvas schedule permitting 
Do you do all types of Upholstery? .......................... we do Boat Upholstery only. 
Do I leave a deposit to get Upholstery work done? .. yes, 2/3 payment when boat or seats are dropped off. 
Do you Clean Boat Upholstery? .......................... no, Look in the Upholstery Care Section. 
Cover Maintenance and Moble Work
Do you do any Mobile or on-site work? ... No. Mobile work never paid enough to be worth while. 
Can you waterproof my boat cover? ...... no, It is easy, you can do it. Check in the cover care section. 
Do you clean boat covers? .................. no, check out the cover care section. 
Boat Carpet
Can you put new deck and carpet on my pontoon boat? ................ yes, you pick the new color. 
Can you put new carpet in my other boats too? ............................. yes. 

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Boat Trailers
Do you repair boat trailers? .......... yes, all types of welding, electrical, bearings, pads, and brakes. 
Lake Erie Boats
Do you fix canvas and enclosures from Lake Erie? .....yes, depending on time of year and schedule.
Can you make new canvas for Lake Erie boats? .....yes. The boat must be towed to Buckeye lake.
What length of boat can you handle? .....26 foot, due to the driveway limitations at the shop.
My boat is too big to tow from Lake Erie? .....Find a shop at Lake Erie to do the canvas work .

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Sail Boats
Do you make canvas for sailboats? ..yes, sailboat items can be ordered from a pattern shop.
If you need custom work, the boat must be brought to the shop. NO EXCEPTIONS You will have to step the mast after the boat is here for a dodger, bimini, enclosure, sail covers, jib-bag and some others to be done.
Boat Repairs and Maintenance
Can you winterize my boat? ..... look in local services, or the Do it yourself winterizing section. 
Do you do mechanical repairs on boats? ....this was discontinued, Please look in local services 
Do you do repair fiber glass and gel coat? ......... call Bob Coleman, in the local services section. 
Insurance Estimates
Do you do estimates for insurance claims on boats? .......... yes
            estimates are $100.00 pre paid: includes pictures, prices, documentation, and consultation.
 

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