Need help making a poor mans boat cover.

BrentB · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:56 pm Post subject:

RV cover?

cmetzenberg · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:55 am Post subject:

ssobol · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 4:07 pm Post subject:

There are products that you can apply to the gelcoat to help protect from UV (e.g. the 303 Protectant line). These in combination with a parachute may be sufficient. You do have to reapply the protectants periodically though.

cmetzenberg · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:31 pm Post subject:

Well at look like i may be making a template and sending it to ed at angola canvas

thataway · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 9:24 pm Post subject:

The best protector for the gel coat is a good wax--Probably the best is Colinite Fleet wax. There are others which go on easier, polish up easier.

Although 303 is good for a quick shine--it does not give the same protection that a good paste wax does. It is probably one of the best items for vinyl. In Florida I had tried the 303/vs past wax--and I would say the paste wax lasts many fold times what the 303 lasts. (I buy 303 in gallons, for fabric treatment--for example after washing the cover).

journey on · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 10:44 am Post subject:

I tried several cheap, large tarps from Harbour Freight. Covered the boat, but didn't last.

So here's my solution. Bought remnants of Sunbrella of e-bay, 30 ft long, ~1 yard wide. Took them to a local upholster and had them sew the strips together AND add tie down straps. I like those a lot better than grommets which tent too tear out in Santa Anas. Covers the boat, with radar arch included at a cost of ~$250.

You have to fold it up and tuck it in over the radar arch, but it covers the boat from anchor to motor well. Built a plastic pipe support for the cockpit so water didn't collect.

Boris

cmetzenberg · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 1:33 pm Post subject:

Angola canvas is making a cover.

redbaronace · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 1:52 pm Post subject:

sillawydna · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 5:19 pm Post subject:

I just bought a sunbrella cover from Angola for a 22 cruiser. Total was $1,000 delivered, including an added zipper for entry, a few extra inches down the sides, and two 40 hp engine covers. Well made, fits absolutely perfect, and came in a week, to Washington. I highly recommend them.