My original RGC https://rgcmarine.com/ Sunbrella canopy failed late in 2019 after 15+ years of use. I got a quote then from the RGC dealer in fall 2019 $3,315.00 for Sunbrella, and $2,755.00 for Vinyl.
In 2021 I purchased a replacement canopy in vinyl SR18 from https://rush-co.com/ boat canopy division https://abc-canopies.com/. They provided excellent customer service, ensuring the correct size and fabric selection. In 2021 the replacement (21’x9') canopy was $761. I couldn’t justify 3.5 times the price for an OEM Vinyl or 4+ times the price for Sunbrella. I agree the vinyl is heavier to move and install than the Sunbrella.
3’ mesh sides would have been $550 more from Rush-CO. @thager thanks for the suggestion of tennis court privacy mesh for the sides, just need to find them in 21’ and 9’ lengths.
Original worn Sunbrella
New vinyl, first day installed, still needed to complete bungee attachments to remove wrinkles.