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Old 01 November 2007, 19:03   #1
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overall covers

ive been getting quotes for overall cover for my scorpion.

Didint know if anyone had any direct opinions of any of the below in terms of quality, durability and fit.

jb yacht services, hamble.
Charlie Arton, lymington.
Solent Covers, lymington.
Sanders Sails, lymington.


Prices are all similar within a £100 or so. JB supplies support posts in the cost also and a rear zip for entry. Im also unsure if I should go for acrylic or canvas.

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Old 01 November 2007, 19:36   #2
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I've got one of these.

Dead good.
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Those poles are a pain to get into place/remove on a flybrige. I can imagine on a rib it would be a nightmare.
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Old 01 November 2007, 22:05   #4
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Have heard good things about JB.

I had two covers made by Covercare at Thornham Marina - one for my searider and one for the Scorpion. Very good fit - good enough to tow with fitted!

Had my current one a few years now and just had it laundered - came up as good as new.

Went for a canvas type material.

http://www.covercareltd.co.uk/

My cover appears to be on their home page! - It's the beige one.

They also do all the covers for JBT.

When I had mine made I just booked a day, took the boat in in the morning and collected the same afternoon with the cover made and fitted.






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ive been getting quotes for overall cover for my scorpion.

Didint know if anyone had any direct opinions of any of the below in terms of quality, durability and fit.

jb yacht services, hamble.
Charlie Arton, lymington.
Solent Covers, lymington.
Sanders Sails, lymington.


Prices are all similar within a £100 or so. JB supplies support posts in the cost also and a rear zip for entry. Im also unsure if I should go for acrylic or canvas.

Thanks

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Old 01 November 2007, 22:27   #5
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I made a cover fo my rib that went over the A frame and was held on with 8mm elastic loops . No problems with water pooling or condensation as it was like a tent.
Only problem I guess is if you have ariels and things mounted on the A frame .
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Old 02 November 2007, 09:09   #6
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I've got one of these. Dead good.
Can't see the link because the IT Gestapo have bloked e bay during working hours but during the summer a very nice Avon 5.6/6.2m turned up in Fort Blockhouse marina with a very smart all over cover supported by two poles in the same way that a modern dome tent would be supported eg the poles bend in a large curve to crreate a hoop. Poles would break down into 2 foot sections for storeage. Kept the canvas off the consoles and created a good shape that water would just run off. Unfortunately she has been lifted out now so can't photograph it, but was nicely made.

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Old 02 November 2007, 10:13   #7
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Have heard good things about JB.
the guy really did seem to know his stuff. However charlie arton is the designated scorpion cover maker but costs were higher! Decisions!
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Old 02 November 2007, 10:43   #8
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for what its worth i have an original Scorpion cover and it fits a treat! very very impressed. heavy duty waterproof and it acts as a great blanket when i fall asleep once anchored on a summers afternoon!!
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Old 02 November 2007, 11:31   #9
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try their direct address instead http://www.coversandbags.com/ instead

just bought one for my vipermax 7

not a great tailored fit as you might expect (a bit long) but it will be very easy to trim back to fit with a bit of sowing.

nice material. loads of straps and a bag to carry in in.

3 days from order to delivery in Scotland
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Old 02 November 2007, 11:58   #10
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Well worth speaking to Dan at Drift Covers in Bournemouth, they do a LOT of work for Sunseeker (amongst many others in Dorset area). They've also diversified into board bags, which is where I got to know them (they did four for my windsurf boards and wakeboards). Top quality, excellent VFM.

Boardbag website (same contact numbers) is here
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Old 02 November 2007, 17:34   #11
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try their direct address instead http://www.coversandbags.com/ instead

just bought one for my vipermax 7

not a great tailored fit as you might expect (a bit long) but it will be very easy to trim back to fit with a bit of sowing.

nice material. loads of straps and a bag to carry in in.

3 days from order to delivery in Scotland
I would guess they are probably tailored more to fit hard boats with centre screens etc , think I will take you recomendation and get one .
I see they also do bags to fit small outboards in , someone was looking for one on here a few weeks back , and nobody had heard of one .
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Old 02 November 2007, 17:48   #12
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Peter Sanders

I can't recommend Pete Sanders highly enough. He has been making sails and covers for me for nearly 10 years and I've always been impressed with the price, but more importantly the quality and attention to detail.

I've got no personal interests in his business. No. 01590 673981
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I can't recommend Pete Sanders highly enough. He has been making sails and covers for me for nearly 10 years and I've always been impressed with the price, but more importantly the quality and attention to detail.

I've got no personal interests in his business. No. 01590 673981
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try their direct address instead http://www.coversandbags.com/ instead

just bought one for my vipermax 7

not a great tailored fit as you might expect (a bit long) but it will be very easy to trim back to fit with a bit of sowing.

nice material. loads of straps and a bag to carry in in.

3 days from order to delivery in Scotland
Ordered one size 7 for my Scorpion.
Length 24-26 feet. Beam Width 108 inches.
Top Quality 300 denier polyster 6oz cover.
Waterproof.
UV resistant.
Breathable material.
Comes with Mesh Storage Bag and all necessary Straps.
And I'm very happy with it.
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Old 02 December 2007, 10:27   #15
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try their direct address instead http://www.coversandbags.com/ instead

just bought one for my vipermax 7

not a great tailored fit as you might expect (a bit long) but it will be very easy to trim back to fit with a bit of sowing.

nice material. loads of straps and a bag to carry in in.

3 days from order to delivery in Scotland
I think that is what we have. They are GOOD. Ours came off eBay. Recommended. Good material. I agree re. the fit, but what can you expect, and when you lash it down, its fine. Not one puddle of water collects on ours all Winter.
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how would one of the covers from "coversandbags.com" do if the boat has a A-frame. I'm currently looking for a cover for a 6.5m ribcraft. outrageous prices over here in ireland.

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how would one of the covers from "coversandbags.com" do if the boat has a A-frame. I'm currently looking for a cover for a 6.5m ribcraft. outrageous prices over here in ireland.

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Just get a couple of heavy-duty zips put in, so that the cover can be fed around the A-frame.
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We have our own Ribeye covers made to fit each model, have fixings which clip on to the rubbing strake, means you can tow with them well and the cover remains tight aswell.

They are though a little more expensive at £250.00, they are breathable and very easy to clean, but will only fit Ribeye models.
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We got ours from Charlie at Lymington
Great fit, we went for the canvas type which is heavy.
zips both side and at the back covers the engine as well
on reflection i would have gone for the less heavy material to make it easier to fit on my own. also doubles up as a on water cover in case you want to sleep on board
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Old 09 December 2007, 08:46   #20
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how would one of the covers from "coversandbags.com" do if the boat has a A-frame. I'm currently looking for a cover for a 6.5m ribcraft. outrageous prices over here in ireland.
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This is a mail I recieved from them before I bought mine. They do modify covers, ask them.

"Julie Ore" <info@coversandbags.com>

Hi Mark

Yes the cover would fit. You would need to confirm that you have taken into
account any A Frame (also the A Frame needs to be at the back of the boat as
per the attached picture),or centre cosole. If you would like to send a
photo of your boat you are more than welcome. We do send to Holland the cost
of postage to Holland would be £16.50. If you go ahead with the order, we do
take credit card payments over the phone.

If you need any more help please do not hesitate to contact us again.

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