Hunt Bowman Sews

Bahama Bound

2009-03-29T15:04:00.003-04:00

We just completed a great seminar about going to the Bahamas in your Hunter sailboat. 70 people registered, paid 25 $'s each and showed up. Lunch was served and a handy reference book was included. Fellow cruisers that got up and spoke were informative and helped fill in all the blanks that seem to be left open when reading articles about going to the islands. The event more than any thing seemed to create the feeling of family at our dealership and strong goodwill. It broke down the intimidation barrier that always keep people from just going. It was all and all a great success.
Next event is Hot Diggitey Dog Sundays, first Sunday of every month--hope it works.
We seem to be getting busier in the canvas shop, having a good reputation realy pays off. It would be nice to have some one walk in that could run it and keep taking it to the next levels. It should get stronger as the economy does.
Any advice??

Miami Boat Show

2009-02-24T19:34:00.003-05:00

Hello fellow bloggers, Just got back from the Miami Boat Show. It was fun, Miami is a pretty cool place but it is like NYC, late night prevails, not this Blog guy's forte'. I saw some nice canvas work that gave me some ideas, like glass in the wings of a dodger and reinforced my being a stickler for details. Our work on boats still remains some of the best, it's nice to have the luxury to do a really nice quality job as apposed to quick and OK factory stuff.
The show really struck home that marine work is nice but we need to branch out and find other areas that we can apply our expertise, I know they are out there. Custom furniture has always been something we have been good at but not sure how to market it, I think we will make some things and market later.
I am going to try and find some ares where we might be able to help in government stuff,they always seem to keep on trucking.
Smoothly (not mine but I like it)
Hunt

First Posting

2009-02-09T17:55:00.000-05:00

Hello everybody! This is my first introduction to the world of blogging.

I'm Hunt Bowman and my passion is sailing; my love of boats has brought me into the world of fabrics and sewing. Creativity, diversity, and quality are the three main factors of 20 years of a great reputation. My experience in the fabric world has ranged from a 3 person shop to an 80 person operation with an emphasis on people and creativity.

This is being created in order to expand my company, The Canvas and Upholstery Center in St. Augustine, and to better reach and help people with a need.

I'd like to have weekly posts that will discuss what I've learned and what's exciting in my world, hoping to share with you and grow.