Cost for a camper back / Canvas

Steve Grover · Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject:

ok...so, here's another two cents worth. I bought a full morning cover and a cabin cover for my LITTLE 16'er from King Marine. Dave was great to work with, he new the boat and the canvas is perfect in all aspects, so far.
Total for both was 1600. But, that's a 16'er. Very good quality....as is the boat.

thataway · Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 3:23 pm Post subject:

Let me add one item and that is when stowing clear vinly be sure and make sheaths for it to be stored in. We use terry cloth or old sheets. Also when rolling up clear vinly, put old sheet material on the inside as you roll it--you might consider putting snaps on the top of the sheet, and snap to the roll strap "inside" position--

When I got 4 quotes for the TC 255 they ranged from 2500 to 4500, for exactly the same spec material. I always say what I want very specifically from the guage of the SS tubings, to the type of snaps, the brand and size of zippers, the type of Sumbrella (there is plain, there is the coating on the inside and there is the plastic callandered on the inside--plus Glen Raven Mills makes a cheaper material which occasionally is substituded for Sunbrella. Avoid any of the imitations of Sunbrella. Some folks do prefer a vinly material for the top--we don't. We have had both Bimini's and covers last up to 10 years--with resewing and renew of the vinly. Stratoglass is one of the best of the vinlys. We never get less than 30 mil--and usually go with 40 mil clear vinly.

Ben · Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject:

Thanks to all for your helpful suggestions. After hearing about the maintenance and cost of a camper back, I think that a mooring cover will suit my needs and pocketbook better.

BTW, I just got off the boat after spending the night in Annapolis and exploring the Severn river this morning. It is great to stay toasty warm and dry while out exploring the bay at this time of year. Most of the other boaters looked so cold and forlorn in the cold wind and chop. I hope the rest of you are able to still get out and enjoy the water. Ben

drjohn71a · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:58 pm Post subject:

As one who has, in the past, tried to save money by putting tarps and other, loose-fitting winter covers on boats, I would advise great care.

Wind, dust, and a slightly loose fit may cause the tarp/cover to 'flutter' on your rails or gelcoat. Over the winter, this could easily damage the gelgoat and possibly wear right through it. I have not been able to avoid this when the tarp touches any critical areas.

John

JonO

Hi Nick/"Valkyrie,"

I dug up this thread while investigating Biminis, Camper Backs and other coverings. Your solution looks really, really nice and roomy. Who did that for you and do you think they still have the patterns?