Boat Covers

dgeorges · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:45 pm Post subject:

UPDATE on my Angola canvas cover. YEP, still looks and functions great as I listed above.

Have gone through a whole season of Colorado snow, ice, rain, high winds, etc. No hail yet that I can comment on.

localboy · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 2:33 pm Post subject:

Am getting ready to order cover #2 from Angola. The thread is popping again on a different seam; basically the cover is splitting in two. This week's snow storm will be it's last. Got 10 years out of it, though.

I can't find the pattern measurements I made. I suspect it was on an old computer when the hard drive kicked the bucket. I'll have to go out there and measure again.

dgeorges · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 3:49 pm Post subject:

You don't have to measure anything. Angola has the pattern and can fabricate w/o any measurements.

I had them extend the pattern an additional foot down the sides to create a better fit and to cover the colored area below the bumper. I also had them add a motor cover. Angola's measurements fit my Yamaha 120 hp perfectly.

See photos in my album (click boat name on the right).

Good luck.

DG

localboy · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:02 pm Post subject:

thataway · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 6:28 pm Post subject:

ssobol · Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:25 am Post subject:

When I had Angola do my cover I sent them pictures and measurements of all the protuberances that are not standard on a C-Dory (e.g. all the stuff on the roof). They put reinforcements in these areas. When I got the cover I found a few things that I wanted changed. I sent the cover back and Angola made the changes I wanted with out issue. I also had my cover extended on the sides. My goes down to the top of the trailer fenders.

Only thing I did was to add a number of grommets around the bottom of the cover for tie down ropes.

Anura 16 · Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:25 am Post subject:

When I purchase the boat the PO had a cover and kept the boat in a covered dock. I haven’t looked at the cover but assume it is good quality. I do not plan to use it as I keep the boat in a boat shed on trailer. I Will give it to anyone willing to pay packaging and shipping. I live in AR, but we are currently in FL waiting Out the cold so it will be a couple of weeks before I can determine shipping costs. I use UPS, they seem to be expensive. Let me know.
Dennis

Phil Barnes · Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:07 pm Post subject:

I contacted Angola for a cover in the fall and had great communications with someone named Robert. Send photos and the measurements he asked for then all communications from Angola stopped. Phone calls or emails were not responded too. After several phone messages I received an email from someone else who said they were busy but could do the cover. Then no communications again for a number of months. Has anyone else been in contact with Angola or received a cover? Seems like they may be having some issues ? They have a great reputation and I would sure like to have them build a cover for us.

Anura 16 · Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:37 pm Post subject: boat cover

The cover I’m offering was made by Taylor Made Products,Gloversville, NY. Color is tan and white.
Dennis

Mark G

Hello everyone,

I am trying to find an ULTRA-DURABLE cover for our 2006 22' Cruiser and will attempt to contact Angola and perhaps Taylor Made.
The last cover was black ( Rolling Eyes

) and lasted ~3 years B4 it dry-rotted - the salt and sun are BRUTAL.
Q1: Are there any "other" cover fabricators that you can recommend/suggest?
(I contacted C-Dory and they recommend King's Marine and Bentley's...
Q2: Can you all post some pics of your covered C-Dory's?
PS - I don't believe there are any special accessories mounted to and protruding from ours...there are just the pole receivers on the roof.

TYVM

srbaum · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:15 pm Post subject:

Mark,
Why not consider having a local canvas shop make your cover. The covers, tops, biminis, dodgers, curtains, for my boats, were all made locally. The cover on my trimaran that is a winter cover has lasted 15 seasons and still looks like new, the slant back cover and bimini cover on my Cape Cruiser, looks like new after 3 years.
I've owned almost 70 boats and never have purchased a cover from a cover company. The problem that I see, it that the covers in a box, never consider reinforcement for hard points. All hard points under my covers have reinforcement, preventing premature wear on the outer fabric.

thataway · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2021 6:40 pm Post subject:

Sunbrella from Angloa should last at least 10 years--and usually then there needs to be restitching. You need to take care of any cover. We wash the covers yearly, then treat with 303 for fabric protectorate.

If you Tenera thread (cortex UV resistant) it should last 15 or more years.

A lot of cheap covers are inferior materials.

If you want something super durable, then Shelter rite--it is glued rather than sewn. It is about the same thickness and surface as PVC inflatable boats are made of--same for commercial tarps on trucks.

ssobol

Mark G · Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2021 1:59 pm Post subject:

Dear all,
I was able to call and speak with Richard at Angola Canvas.
https://AngolaCanvasCompany.com/
Their # is (800) 970-6607
His email is AngolaCanvas1@gmail.com

I received "general pricing" for our 22' cruiser over the phone AND, if I understood him correctly, it is as follows:
Basic covers start at ~$675
There's an upgrade for ~$950
Sunbrella covers cost ~$1125-$1250
Extra long sides to cover the stripes adds ~$150
The Tenera thread upgrade was not on his price list but is available

Pictures were requested and a firm quote is forthcoming...

hardee · Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:14 pm Post subject:

Here are 3 shots at my cover. Not sure if it is Angola or not. I had the boat outside for part of the first winter I had it. Moved to indoor late winter, but not soon enough.

Thoughts on covers. Totally agree on having OB cover included. That will also insure that the cockpit and splashwell are fully covered. (Mine does not fully cover the splashwell and so stuff does get into the cockpit too. Sad

It might be worth adding a zipper to open so that you can gain access to the cockpit without having to untie half the cover. Mine doesn't, wish it did.

I really like that green cover going down that low. Definitely worth it IF you are storing outdoors. Would love to have a version of that to use for long distance towing. (Would take less time at the gas stations Laughing

Hope that helps.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon