New Cover

[Jeff]

My long awaited (and needed!) cover arrived last week and I am amazed at the fit and quality - especially given the use of technology where I was more accustomed to the paper template. Digital scan, CAD & CNC cutting - its seems the clever work of a machinist is still in human hands ;-)
Given the price difference, if Louie at Quayside had still been doing boat covers I would probably gone to them. That said, the material is better and all seams are doubled and marine stitching is used (apparently from new it swells when wet and makes the seams watertight)

It has certainly been getting a test over the last week !!

[mick]

That looks quality who did it

[beerbelly]

i got a company called seaswan to do me something very similar very pleased with it

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by mick

That looks quality who did it

Mick

I used Canvasman - near Bradford. a) because of their feedback b) the proximity to home c) the info on their website

I was well pleased and worth the wait
Quoted via e mail based on some photos and description 29/10/21
An appointment then offered to Taken up to bradford 24th November with a scheduled delivery date of 24th February 2022
3.5 hours for the digital mapping by a guy who clearly knew what he was doing !
Draft CAD e mailed back 1st December followed by a couple of calls and e mails to fine tune the design around the A frame, fishing rods and antennae
... delivered to home 15th Feb.


https://canvasman.co.uk/

[mick]

That’s good as I’ve got them in mind for my new one. I’ve seen their work on boats at York marina.

[Pikey Dave]

Nice job[emoji106]

[fastasfox]

Fits like a glove...are the tethers elastic?

[lakelandterrier]

Looks good

I need a new cover .....current one weighs a ton and not designed to be put on on a dock.

My criteria are:
Must fit around A-Frame / engine, as on a dock needs to secure along the rubbing strake: needs a solution around the stern: not to bulky / heavy. Not much I know

Bradford far too far away, any suggestions for Gloucestershire / South Devon or points between?

LT

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by fastasfox

Fits like a glove...are the tethers elastic?

The belly straps are 2" webbing - wick quick release clips each side of the cover . Nicely finished with retainers to secure the loose end after tightening.
The cord around the hem is nylon / polyprop 6mm rope which I think is the only part I think is cheap - adequate but I am planning to change it for 8mm braid on braid

[GuyC]

The hem cord on mine is bungee which seems to work well.

It's a very nice looking cover.