Boat Covers?

[djtrixx]

Hi all, I'm pulling the trigger on a '95 Wellcraft Eclipse 196S bowrider. There are snaps for the bow & cockpit cover, but the owner doesn't have them. I've done a few small searches for them, but can't really come up with anything model specific. I'd like something that fits good, not just a generic one-size-fits-all replacement. Any ideas on where to look?

Many thanks!

 

[wingmastr23]

Re: Boat Covers?

Yea - google custom boat covers - and find one that does it in your area....That is your only option.

Oh - and get ready to open up your wallet.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Boat Covers?

I own an upholstery shop. A bow and cockpit cover made specifically for your boat aren't going to be that expensive (depending what your idea of expensive is...). If the snaps are already in place and I simply have to create a bow cover for a 19' bowrider, I would estimate in the $200-$250 range for a Sunbrella (or equilivent) cover. The cockpit cover would be more depending on design and size. Shop around to canvas and upholstery shops.

 

[Bamaman1]

Re: Boat Covers?

A snap on cover is a great investment in your boat--money well spent. Universal covers are just not that weather tight.

My pontoon's kept in a boathouse without a cover, and my upholstery needs replacement (after 26 years.) With a proper cover, I'd still have good upholstery. I also wouldn't have to work so hard to get rid of all those damn willow flies that hatch every 2 weeks in the Summer.

 

[Silly Seville]

Re: Boat Covers?

Oh - and get ready to open up your wallet.

Yeah, what he said!
I suspect he will pay $500 to have a custom bow cover made, and perhaps $750 for the cockpit portion if done by an accomplished shop with many orders to fill in the middle of a very short season. I had an estimate done at a well respected marine upholstery shop for a simple cockpit cover for a 23' Sundancer, and they quoted me nearly $1500! I did however, ask for the very best material available, but the real deal breaker was the two month waiting list...

 

[djtrixx]

Re: Boat Covers?

Ouch. But it will be money well spent, the interior on this boat looks like brand new even after 15 years. I even thought the guy had it re-done, but he denied it and told me he just made sure it was inside every time it wasn't in use. Wow.

 

[Chris1956]

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Some popular custom boat covers are mass produced by marine stores like BoatUS. They may or may not have your model. I think it worth checking into.

 

[TyeeMan]

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Over in your neck of the woods in Wisconsin it shouldn't be too hard at all to find a guy that does custom boat covers. Worst case head east over to the Two Rivers area, lots of boat covers in those marinas, , , somebody's got to make them.
I had a custom total boat cover made for my 1750, snap fit, awsome material, it wasn't sunbrella but probably a lot like it. Only cost me $550.00

 

[gtochris]

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I have a 19ft bowrider and it cost about 650 for the 2 part snap around covers last year.

 

[jmarty10]

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You will LOVE the snaps compared to a stock cover. Fits perfect and if used with poles in the middle will do a great job of keeping water out. One sugestion on getting a snap cover. Get one piece. Dont get a bow and cockpit two piece. Water will get under the windshield.

 

[JAL51974]

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Pay attention to jmarty's post about not getting a two piece cover. I made that mistake last year, cost me $500, he had to install the snaps too. Nice cover and good material but the rain gets in between the bottom of the windshield and the beginning of the bow cover piece. A real pain. If I had it to do over again I would get either a one piece snap in cover for the whole 19' boat or separate front cover with an extension to the top of windshield. I think dual snaps could be put there to snap in both the cockpit cover and the front cover.

Joe