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Question: Boat Cover :: Total Votes:9
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Cloudburst Canvas $270 0  [0.00%]
Sharkskin Polyester $310 0  [0.00%]
Sunbrella $500 9  [100.00%]
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Post Icon Posted: May 10 2006,6:58 pm Post # 1 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I need a new boat cover.  I thought I could get by one more season but when I tried to clean the old one, I tore it.  The current one is the Cloudburst canvas and it lasted pretty well.  I'm using Overton's prices because its easy, but I'll probably get it through one of the discount cover companies.  All the covers I've had have been the canvas type and they don't do too bad but they don't hold up well in the sun and my boat sits out all the time.  You guys have any experience with the others?  I'll let the board help me decide which one.

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Post Icon Posted: May 10 2006,7:17 pm Post # 2 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Ya get what ya pay for.
If covered properly covering is fine.
Sunbrella is Da Kine Material for a good boat.

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Post Icon Posted: May 10 2006,9:34 pm Post # 3 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
DO your self a favor and go sunbrella!!!  Mine is 7 years old and is now starting to wear a couple holes from the bimini poles. most other materials in this weather will be crap in just a couple years.
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Post Icon Posted: May 10 2006,10:08 pm Post # 4 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Quote (BigDog @ May 10 2006,9:34 pm)
DO your self a favor and go sunbrella!!!  Mine is 7 years old and is now starting to wear a couple holes from the bimini poles. most other materials in this weather will be crap in just a couple years.

Does your boat sit out unshaded?  My last boat was in the garage and the cheap cover lasted for ten years, no way to judge.  This boat sits out unshaded.  If I can get 5+ years out of a Sunbrella cover, its worth it.

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Post Icon Posted: May 11 2006,12:22 am Post # 5 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I've had cheap ones, not so good. these days my boat lives indoors so I have a light weight one that will last forever. but outdoors spend the money :good

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Post Icon Posted: May 11 2006,5:20 am Post # 6 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Quote (stingray @ May 11 2006,12:22 am)
I've had cheap ones, not so good. these days my boat lives indoors so I have a light weight one that will last forever. but outdoors spend the money :good

Ditto....
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Post Icon Posted: May 11 2006,6:12 am Post # 7 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Most definitely, gotta have the best out here can't cheap out on that!.. :good
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Post Icon Posted: May 11 2006,6:38 am Post # 8 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Spend the money... Sunbrella...  :good

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Post Icon Posted: May 11 2006,8:04 am Post # 9 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Quote (freddog @ May 10 2006,10:08 pm)
Quote (BigDog @ May 10 2006,9:34 pm)
DO your self a favor and go sunbrella!!!  Mine is 7 years old and is now starting to wear a couple holes from the bimini poles. most other materials in this weather will be crap in just a couple years.

Does your boat sit out unshaded?  My last boat was in the garage and the cheap cover lasted for ten years, no way to judge.  This boat sits out unshaded.  If I can get 5+ years out of a Sunbrella cover, its worth it.

Outside all the time with no shade over it.
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Post Icon Posted: May 11 2006,8:59 am Post # 10 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Boat Covers

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Post Icon Posted: May 11 2006,9:41 am Post # 11 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Freddog, I have a new Sunbrella cover being made for mine. I store the boat indoors but I figure it's worth the money for the longevity. They look better too. :D

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Post Icon Posted: May 11 2006,10:56 am Post # 12 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Quote (weldwade @ May 11 2006,9:41 am)
Freddog, I have a new Sunbrella cover being made for mine. I store the boat indoors but I figure it's worth the money for the longevity. They look better too. :D

Who is making it for you??
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Quote (weldwade @ May 11 2006,9:41 am)
Freddog, I have a new Sunbrella cover being made for mine. I store the boat indoors but I figure it's worth the money for the longevity. They look better too. :D

Who is making it for you??

I had to take the boat to AZ Discount Marine the other day and among other things I ordered we took measurements for the new cover. They will use sunbrella material and it will actually fit my boat and trailer :D . There are no exact fit covers available for my boat so I figured this was my best bet.

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Quote (weldwade @ May 11 2006,11:04 am)
Quote (BigDog @ May 11 2006,10:56 am)
Quote (weldwade @ May 11 2006,9:41 am)
Freddog, I have a new Sunbrella cover being made for mine. I store the boat indoors but I figure it's worth the money for the longevity. They look better too. :D

Who is making it for you??

I had to take the boat to AZ Discount Marine the other day and among other things I ordered we took measurements for the new cover. They will use sunbrella material and it will actually fit my boat and trailer :D . There are no exact fit covers available for my boat so I figured this was my best bet.

My cover is custom as well due to the front bimini.  I guessing that AZ dicount Marine is down in Tucson??
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I think they have a place in Phx too. :good

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Post Icon Posted: May 11 2006,3:56 pm Post # 16 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Yes Theey Do, but If You Are Looking For A Custom Cover, Check With ABC on 40th st. just south of Broadway.....

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