Boat covers

Dry Run · 11 June 2012, 13:55

Can anyone suggest a company who are keen to make some new "all-over & console & seat" covers for me and repair some of my existing ones?

We probably order 6 -8 new all-over covers a year and plenty of seat/console/repair work!

We pay promptly, but our current supplier seems to put us very much to the back of the queue in service terms?????

Would be happy to hear any recommendations - even if you are recommending yourself!

Regards

Steve

jambo · 11 June 2012, 14:01

Steve give Hadd a pm he got pod seat done earlier in the by a firm in Manchester. Hope this helps.

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tony t · 11 June 2012, 17:36

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Originally Posted by Dry Run

Can anyone suggest a company who are keen to make some new "all-over & console & seat" covers for me and repair some of my existing ones?

We probably order 6 -8 new all-over covers a year and plenty of seat/console/repair work!

We pay promptly, but our current supplier seems to put us very much to the back of the queue in service terms?????

Would be happy to hear any recommendations - even if you are recommending yourself!

Regards

Steve

Try quayside leisure 2011 west mids they make fantastic covers and seats for the marine industry.
They have just made me a great light weight water proof cover for my rib email kate@quaysideleisure.com 01543 275051

C2 RIBS · 11 June 2012, 17:40

Local to you guys is Covercare - RIB Covers at Emsworth, Have made some great covers for me before and will measure on site usually.
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Anchorhandler · 11 June 2012, 17:55

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Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

Local to you guys is Covercare - RIB Covers at Emsworth, Have made some great covers for me before and will measure on site usually.
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Once again i find myself endorsing what Ian has just said....

Covercare are very, very good, so good in fact that i am now only using them for our cover requirments down here at the Esso refinery marine terminal. I have only Just put an order in today for another 5 covers of various shapes and sizes. .

Ian...next time you speak to Sharron or Dave you should ask them for commision for introducing them to me ....lol
Simon

tony t · 11 June 2012, 18:15

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Originally Posted by tony t

Try quayside leisure 2011 west mids they make fantastic covers and seats for the marine industry.
They have just made me a great light weight water proof cover for my rib email kate@quaysideleisure.com 01543 275051

Great fit

wellhouse · 11 June 2012, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Anchorhandler

Once again i find myself endorsing what Ian has just said....

Covercare are very, very good, so good in fact that i am now only using them for our cover requirments down here at the Esso refinery marine terminal. I have only Just put an order in today for another 5 covers of various shapes and sizes. .

Simon

which probably means their prices are now beyond normal folk!

Anchorhandler · 11 June 2012, 19:30

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Originally Posted by wellhouse

which probably means their prices are now beyond normal folk!

Wow, your glass is definately half empty ..

I think you'l find that we are a long way from being considered Covercare's core business. In fact when our orders go in we get put at the bottom of the pile like anyone else.
Sure they may give me a slightly better price due to the higher volume of orders that we place but if you actually meet the couple that run it you will soon realise how genuine they actually are.
I have chosen to repeatedly use Covercare not necessarily because of the prices but because of the personal service they provide and nowadays, personal service goes a long way!

Try them one day for a quote, i'm sure you wont be disapointed.

Simon

Wahoo! · 11 June 2012, 19:57

what sort of prices should one expect to pay for a lightweight cover for a 5.6m rib?

Solent Ribman · 11 June 2012, 21:39

These people did a good job for me at a reasonable price, with efficient service. Around £400 for a 5.5m RIB.

H QUBED Ltd.
t/a SeaSwan Products
Unit 1.12 Dyfatty Park,
Burry Port.
Carmarthenshire.
SA16 0FB
T. 01554 834884
F. 01554 835576
E. sales@seaswan.co.uk

wellhouse · 12 June 2012, 05:05

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Originally Posted by Anchorhandler

Wow, your glass is definately half empty ..

I think you'l find that we are a long way from being considered Covercare's core business. In fact when our orders go in we get put at the bottom of the pile like anyone else.
Sure they may give me a slightly better price due to the higher volume of orders that we place but if you actually meet the couple that run it you will soon realise how genuine they actually are.
I have chosen to repeatedly use Covercare not necessarily because of the prices but because of the personal service they provide and nowadays, personal service goes a long way!

Try them one day for a quote, i'm sure you wont be disapointed.

Simon

it was a poor joke!

however i will call them to get a quote.

(obviously working at the marine terminal doesn't do much for the sense of humour!)

Anchorhandler · 12 June 2012, 06:14

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Originally Posted by wellhouse

it was a poor joke!

however i will call them to get a quote.

(obviously working at the marine terminal doesn't do much for the sense of humour!)

Yes, working for ESSO does tend to put a damper on the joviality at times... You soon learn what Esso actually stands for...Eat, Sleep, Sh*T and Overtime. :-)

Simon

wellhouse · 12 June 2012, 07:21

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Originally Posted by Anchorhandler

Yes, working for ESSO does tend to put a damper on the joviality at times... You soon learn what Esso actually stands for...Eat, Sleep, Sh*T and Overtime. :-)

Simon

i thought it was ''Every Saturday and Sunday Off''

Dry Run · 12 June 2012, 07:57

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

Actually, Covercare is the company that we currently use and in the past have provided us with great covers, reasonable prices and good service. Unfortunately the service element has "gone south" a bit of late. I now get "We'll come down one evening and measure up - when we're next in your area". That was a few weeks ago and my customers are now chasing me for their covers - and they haven't even been measured yet!!!!

Not looking to bash Covercare (as I say we've used them for the last 6 years) but need a better level of service than currently getting!

Regards

boatcoverrepairs · 12 June 2012, 08:32

We are a social enterprise based at the Remploy factory in Poole, we are undertake boat cover repairs and would be happy to provide a free quote. Specialist Boat Cover Repairs | The best Specialist Boat Cover Repairs in the UK offering a local drop off or courier collect and return service
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Anchorhandler · 12 June 2012, 12:00

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Originally Posted by Dry Run

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

Actually, Covercare is the company that we currently use and in the past have provided us with great covers, reasonable prices and good service. Unfortunately the service element has "gone south" a bit of late. I now get "We'll come down one evening and measure up - when we're next in your area". That was a few weeks ago and my customers are now chasing me for their covers - and they haven't even been measured yet!!!!

Not looking to bash Covercare (as I say we've used them for the last 6 years) but need a better level of service than currently getting!

Regards

Yep, i do know what you mean.... Unfortunately keen pricing means that demand is high. Its not too much of an issue for us to wait but appreciate that if your waiting to protect your pride and joy from all this "sunshine" we have been having then it could become quite frustrating.
I speak to Covercare quite regularly and one of their biggest complaints is that a high proportion of orders they receive are "rush" jobs. Everybody leaves their cover requirements to the last minute meaning they need the covers to be made ASAP. (or so they reckon).
Still, IMHO the quality is great and so is the pricing.... Just be prepared to wait for you cover to be produced.

Simon

sax player · 12 June 2012, 14:07

having had two covers made from these guys i can well recomend them : Slik Cut.
Sails and Canvas | Devon | Slik Cut
shaun

Nick Hearne · 12 June 2012, 14:16

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Originally Posted by sax player

having had two covers made from these guys i can well recomend them : Slik Cut.
Sails and Canvas | Devon | Slik Cut
shaun

I have had a good look at this one they made & really like it, great bit of work!

Portholme · 12 June 2012, 17:07

Sea Swan made mine and they are great.

Wahoo! · 15 June 2012, 21:22

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Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

I have had a good look at this one they made & really like it, great bit of work!

I really like the look of this!

My partner says she particularly likes the front cuddy cover which would offer some protection in bad weather.

will give them a call on Monday as they are not that far from my boat in Torbay.