Newbie needing recommendations for a cover - 19' R Matey

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Vashon

New member
Greetings,
I am the proud new owner of the 2003 19' C-dory, R Matey. She is a beautifully maintained boat and I am grateful to the previous owners for their diligent maintenance! In order to keep up this beautiful boat, I am storing it under cover in my car port. I am looking for a cover to pull over her during the blustery months to keep her clean, dry and free of critters.

Any suggestions?
 
Welcome Doug,

Your "new" boat is well known in the Pacific NW. Congratulations on becoming her new proud owner. If keeping critters out is really important you are probably going to have to have a cover made to fit the boat. King Marine in Seattle probably has a cocpit cover or whole boat cover that would do that. Other than that, I would use a large "blue" tarp and just tie it down well. Not as pretty (they do come in brown also) but a lot less costly. I have a 16 in an open carport and will start using one on her this year. Keeps the dust, leaves, and other wind blown stuff off. I have never had a problem with critters.
 
I am one of those members who purchased a full cover from Angola. I am picky about canvas work--and they did a good job, at a great price.
 
My cover from Angola (including customizations for the radar arch) was 30% less expensive than the quote for a stock cover (no arch mods) from King.

But, Angola had a pattern for the 22 cruiser. If they don't have one for the 19, the price difference will probably be less significant.
 
Thank you for the input (more is welcome). I was having trouble finding a company who had C-dory patterns and it seems even companies who do, don't have one for the 19'. I am hoping to avoid the cost of a full custom cover. Suggestions welcome.

BTW, I had Joe Breeze of Breezy Canvas make a custom cover for the fly bridge of my 32' Eagle Trawler (which I am selling now and moving to the C-dory). He did a fantastic job and it fits like a glove. So if you need any custom work, he is highly recommended.
 
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