Winter Cover for C-Dory 25 Cruiser

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C Dory Year
2013
C Dory Model
25 Cruiser
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Sea Wings
Does anyone know where I can have a good quality winter cover made for a C-Dory 25 Cruiser with radar dome and AC unit?
 
I purchased this cover for my CDory 19 Angler. I have a Garmin 18x Radar on a 6” mount. The cover hangs below the gunnels all the way around. I bought one foot longer than my boat and it goes over the motor also. I can leave my Bimini folded back and it holds up the cover nicely. I store the boat on the trailer in a covered bay. Since I’m in Georgia, I don’t have snow to contend with during the winter. I would not tow the boat with this cover.

This is a link to the Manufacturer. Just look for the “cuddy cabin hard top” and then select the length for your boat. I purchased the 102” width for my boat.

I thought the price was very reasonable.

https://www.nationalboatcovers.com

Hope this helps!
 
Thanks Patrick. Will definitely check them out.
 
We use an RV cover. It has lasted 3 years,but this may well be it's last.
 
If you can find a pre-made generic cover, that would be by far your cheapest bet. But they may not fit well.

I had a custom Sunbrella cover made for my 22' in Florida last year and it cost $1,700. A local canvas/sailmaker shop can make you one. Ask around at the local boatyards/marinas. It will cost more because everything costs more in NE and your boat is bigger. I would figure at least $2,500 for a custom made cover.

David
 
I got a cover for Journey On from Kover Clamp Frames One buys the cover for 25 cents/sq ft and builds the frame with clamps.

Since it doesn't snow where I live, I didn't use a frame. I did use Kover Klamps Klips (I didn't make up the name.) The plastic sheet is reinforced with a webbing and I bought a piece 30' x 16'. Used ~ 6 clips a side with a machine screw to hold the 2 parts of the clip together. Total cost <$300.

Boris
 
Probably the most used, and arguably the best is Angola Canvas. They are very good at customizing the cover exactly for your boat. Be sure and make notes where you want re-inforcements, as well as the Radar, Arch and AC unit etc.

I have had two different covers from them, and they make a great product.

Here is the link for the C Dory 25 amount of fabric, scroll down to "C-Dory 25 cruiser" Full cover.

The C Dory 25 users 43.25 yards in the standard configuration. The number of yards determines the price. I would expect 10 to 12 years out of a Sunbrella cover.

They have over 7500 specific boat patterns.

The best is if you have a really meticulous person who either takes your boat or comes to the boat. Then you can specify all of the bells and whistles you want. Best to have a Gortex thread like "Tenara". It will outlast polyester threads 3 to 1., The thread is more expensive...but the real cost of a cover is not the thread-but the labor. With the Tenara, you should get the full life of the cover without having to have it re-stitched ($$$). Also have the cover come down about 8" more than "stock". That will give full protection for the color stripe on the side of the hull.
 
Probably the most used, and arguably the best is Angola Canvas.
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Second this. We bought ours in 2010 and it is still going. Last year two seams finally blew due to snow load. The stitching only. I am having it sewed as we speak and it will go back on the boat once it is done. They will customize it if you provide specifics like measurements, drawings etc.
 
What material would be recommended? Sunbrella seems best, but is it heavier to wrestle on and off?

TIA,
Chris
 
I used Sunbrella because it breathes. Being in the PNW rain is more an issue than snow. It also stretches though so when it does snow I have to clear it off, due to the weight.

I called Angola and talked to the owner. It was his recommendation too, based on my concern for mold/mildew growth under the cover. Your concerns may differ.
 
In an entirely different climate, we also prefer Sunbrella. Have also made some covers out of Shelter-Rite®. It is great for DIY, in that you use HH66 vinyl glue. It will not deform and is totally water tight. You could build an inflatable boat out of the material. However, as a shade or open shelter it is fine. I would not use it as a total cover, unless you had very good ventilation. It is also heavy.

The 25 cover will be heavier than the 22 using Sunbrella, but it its light enough that two people can easily handle it. I was able to put the cover on my 22 by myself. I have a cover for the 25, but we have not used it yet. I think it will be easier with two of us--but I probably could do it alone (considering my age and disability).
 
I am able to cover it solo. I throw it up onto the bow, place the opening around the anchor roller and un-roll it over the cabin towards the stern. Reverse the process for removal. Boat is on a trailer in our driveway. It’s bulky & awkward, but still doable for me.

I added black resin/plastic tie down clamps that you clamp on the edges for holding it down. We paid about a grand to our door but that was 2010 pricing.
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