Boat travel covers [Archive]

Wildswede

12-07-2006, 02:46 PM

I have a 20 foot Willie Predator and am interested in having a travel cover made for it. I would appreciate any recommendations from Ifish members for a local fabricator in the Portland/vancouver area. Thanks in advance.

Drachir

12-07-2006, 06:58 PM

I don't know a shop in Portland, but be sure you use Top-Gun material. I have a cover made of SunBrella, and it is meant to be for towing, only storage. :)

garyk

12-08-2006, 09:53 AM

Jerry's Upholstery in Boring is well known for his quality work. I've had him make two travel covers for me.... about $350 and well worth the investment. He really pays attention to detail!

dixiefisher

12-11-2006, 12:16 PM

:yeahthat: ...his attention to detail is phenomenal.....

FishinTechnician

12-17-2006, 10:52 AM

Carol's out off Marine Drive on Bridgeton Road made my mooring cover (windshield to transom) for my 22' FishRite and it turned out great. I think the mooring cover came to about $450 and they used Top Gun material.

troutski

12-17-2006, 12:44 PM

I would recommend a breathable material. Heaver the better.

Ethical hunter

12-18-2006, 02:50 PM

I ordered mine from Cabelas and could not be happier.

EH

mtpar

12-20-2006, 04:51 PM

Top Gun for a travel cover

Sunbrella for mooring and storage cover, it breathes:laugh:

Top Gun is waterproof and does not breath. You will have mold if you store with Top Gun cover.

Ask me how I know LOL:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

mtpar

Orion

12-25-2006, 10:01 AM

I also have a 20' Willie Predator Center Console. I purchased one from Willie when I bought the boat in 2003. The top fits like a glove. If I recall correctly, the top cost $600.00 and has been worth every penny.

Orion

Scout20

12-27-2006, 11:25 AM

I have a 20 foot Northriver Scout and just had a mooring / travel cover made for it. It fits like a glove, has 4 straps per side that go to the trailer and a roped hem with an attached rachet at transom to snug it good and tight. It is top gun and with the motor cut outs it breaths fine. I called 4 different shops that ranged from $750.00 to over $1000.00. If you PM me I will tell you who made it for me. Incredible fit and quality and quick turn around.

Mark

troutski

12-27-2006, 12:51 PM

I ordered mine from Cabelas and could not be happier.

EH

:agree:I second that, I bought mine from Cabelas 6 years ago and it is still preforming perfectly. Water tight and all seams tight, travel and mooring cover combo. Very pleased.

Chuck

SandySlayer

01-04-2007, 03:58 PM

Does anyone know where i can get a Travel Bra for my drift boat? It's a Motion marine and I think they wanted over $400 for one. thanks for the help.