Boat Covers

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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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 (:roll:) 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
 
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.
 
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.
 
Mark G":5gfgfvu3 said:
... Q2: Can you all post some pics of your covered C-Dory's? ...
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My Sunbrella cover from Angola Canvas. The standard design ends about where the black loops shown in the picture are. I had my cover extended about 3' to cover the sides of the boat.

There are some "standard" reinforcements added. Angola will also add any additional reinforcements that you ask for. Some of the locations of the standard reinforcements don't line up on my boat. I wonder if the boat they patterned from had different stuff on it. You can also add your own reinforcements if you want.

You have the option of having the motor cover attached to the main cover or as a separate piece. IMO, have it attached to the main cover helps keep the cover pulled taut over the cockpit. FWIW, have them reinforce the seam where the motor cover attaches to the main cover. There is a fair amount of tension on this seam, especially if the cover is snow loaded.

The extended cover only had a few grommets for tie-downs. I added a bunch more so there is a tie down about every 3 feet all the way around the boat (more at the back where the shape is more complex). It was easier to add the grommets myself than ship the cover back to Angola with detailed directions.

Angola Canvas will modify the cover anyway you want to deal with whatever is on your boat and your personal preferences.

This cover is way better than the one that the original owner was using (converted pool cover).

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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...
 
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. :(

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 :lol:

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Hope that helps.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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Q2: Can you all post some pics of your covered C-Dory's?
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I believe the cover was subrella or something like that. It was custom made by Lohaus Covers in the Madison Wi area. I think I paid somewhere around $1500 for it. It is secure enough to tow with it on. I keep the snow swept off of it in the winter. I sold the boat two years ago when I upgraded to the 25, but at that time I had owned the boat for about 10 years and the cover was still in great shape. Colby
 
I use a cover on the front windshield. Sunbrella, 2 layers made into a pocket and then corrugated plastic sign sheets in the pockets.

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Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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hardee":2g2tiexm said:
I use a cover on the front windshield. Sunbrella, 2 layers made into a pocket and then corrugated plastic sign sheets in the pockets.

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Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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I like that! Excellent idea. Who did the fabrication?
 
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Do you use a cover for towing on the highway?
Was wondering if stone chips or canvas flapping would be worse...
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During rain, I have left the cockpit slant back cover on when towing. You have to be sure that it is nice and tight.

I have had mixed results with the windshield cover. On my 22's it seemed to work fine. On the 25, it flapped, and caused some chafe on the gel coat. Thus I did not continue it's use. It appeared to be as tight as the others.
 
Do you use a cover for towing on the highway?
Was wondering if stone chips or canvas flapping would be worse...
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I did tow my 22 once or twice with the custom cover on it. No problem with the cover, but it did hurt my tow vehicles fuel mileage! Otherwise, I've never had any other protection (windshield covers or hull protection) towing, and I have averaged 10,000 miles a year towing regionally and across country, with out damage to the boat. (knock on wood...) I've also towed thru snow and rain, but always tow and store my boat with the bilge plug removed. (Actually prefer to hit some heavy rain towards the end of a long trip to clean the road grime off! 8) Colby
 
colbysmith":19xmkxid said:
Do you use a cover for towing on the highway?
Was wondering if stone chips or canvas flapping would be worse...
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I did tow my 22 once or twice with the custom cover on it. No problem with the cover, but it did hurt my tow vehicles fuel mileage! Otherwise, I've never had any other protection (windshield covers or hull protection) towing, and I have averaged 10,000 miles a year towing regionally and across country, with out damage to the boat. (knock on wood...) I've also towed thru snow and rain, but always tow and store my boat with the bilge plug removed. (Actually prefer to hit some heavy rain towards the end of a long trip to clean the road grime off! 8) Colby
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I also tow my boat without the cover on it or window protection. I think that the tow vehicle provides sufficient debris protection of the boat windshields.
 
I posted a version of this in the towing section, but this might be a better place..

I did a dumb thing. I had the cockpit cover snapped onto my cruiser while towing. I figured (a) it keeps everything inside (b) keep the rain, wind and dirt out (c) theft deterrent and (d) better aerodynamics..

That worked fine for the first day.

Then it got hot the next day. Heat = looser and more flappy in the wind. Somewhere I lost it! I noticed later that two of the snaps tore loose from the fiberglass.

So far, for storage in winters, I've been putting on the slant-back cockpit cover and then throwing a tarp over the rest of the boat.

So would a full cover be better for both towing and storage purposes?

Also, if I want to get a new slant-back, is it possible to get one that fit the existing snap locations without having the old one as a pattern anymore?

And I abandon the slant back, should I remove the snaps and plug the holes?

So I am wondering, would it be better to just get a whole-boat cover and not worry about the little cockpit cover?
 
I posted a version of this in the towing section, but this might be a better place..

I did a dumb thing. I had the cockpit cover snapped onto my cruiser while towing. I figured (a) it keeps everything inside (b) keep the rain, wind and dirt out (c) theft deterrent and (d) better aerodynamics..

That worked fine for the first day.

Then it got hot the next day. Heat = looser and more flappy in the wind. Somewhere I lost it! I noticed later that two of the snaps tore loose from the fiberglass.

So far, for storage in winters, I've been putting on the slant-back cockpit cover and then throwing a tarp over the rest of the boat.

So would a full cover be better for both towing and storage purposes?

Also, if I want to get a new slant-back, is it possible to get one that fit the existing snap locations without having the old one as a pattern anymore?

And I abandon the slant back, should I remove the snaps and plug the holes?

So I am wondering, would it be better to just get a whole-boat cover and not worry about the little cockpit cover?
 
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