iboat covers. Any good??

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I'm looking at the covers Iboat offers. They are boat specific, but for my boat, 1984 23' Webbcraft Cuddy, they only offer a Semi-Custom cover. The price is very attractive @ $275, but are they any good? I assume there are no reinforcements over the windshield and other stress points, nor is there a rope through the hem, but there is a shock cord. Not sure how I would secure it when the boat is in the slip as it is all summer. Would I just be better off with a locally made custom cockpit cover?? Anyone using these semi-custom covers?
 
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They sell them in a several grades with the cost riseing with the quality of the material<br /><br />I have never seen to many great deals on localy made covers the big makers have all the patterns and buy much more material<br /><br />On the other hand things that snap on like tops need to made on the boat to fit correctly <br /><br />tommays
 
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My custom fit Sharkskin cover from iboats is very good. Coulda had the Sunbrella but it gave me sticker shock.<br /><br />Coulda gone to Mills, who make the OEM covers for Boston Whalers that are superb, but that was beyond sticker shock. :D
 
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I purchased ($250.00 plus shipping) a custom cover for my 16'bass boat, right side console. I provided the measurements like they recommend and its fits fine. Its Mildew and Water Repellent and trailable....Has tie's that secure it nice and snug....
 
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Re: iboat covers. Any good??

The one I was looking at was the Aqua Sheild, which has a 5 year warantee and is actually, in my opinion, a better product than the sunbrella or the Safe Harbor Poly/Cotton. There are a few local cover guys here that use the Aqua Shield exclusively and have had very good luck with them. I am just a little concerned how well the "semi-custom" iboat covers fit as compared to the "custom" covers. I know the semi-customs dont have reinforcements in them or rope in the hem........
 
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