View Full Version : Boat mooring/tow cover
moocher man
10-30-2005, 07:02 AM
I would like to purchase a cover for a 16' Smokercraft Sportsman sled, center console, 90/65 Merc. Jet. Any recommendation for material Northwest weather, Do I need to get a custom fit or can I purchase one off the shelf from some company. Thanks for any help you can give. :cheers:
EULACHON
10-30-2005, 04:29 PM
GI Joes has some made by Wolf car covers they have seveal fitments and I have one on my NR. Very nice but kinda spendy.
I have the same wolf cover material on 2 of my toy cars and it is very good stuff.
Paul
trap50
10-30-2005, 05:01 PM
I think a material called Top Gun is the top of the line with people who make tops. Don't know if you can find a pre made with that material.
moocher man
10-30-2005, 07:18 PM
Anyone have any experience with Canvas Tech. I think they are in SW WA area.!
MM...Google up "Northern Tool and Equipment". I got a top from them by Stearns that I think was called "Hurricane", 300D polyester and I've had it out in the weather for almost 4yrs, now, cost about $129.00 for a 19' boat. It's on my 17.5 Smoker Craft and hasn't torn or leaked. I'm not sure how it's going to go over a center console, but be sure to order bigger than your boat so you'll have the extra room to put it up over the console. I had to send the first one I got back because it wouldn't fit over the motors too.
I called around localy when my first top went bad(the top that came with the package) and every body wanted in the range of $400.00, too rich for my blood. Stay away from the cheaper silver top with the white underside that claims "Breathable", when the white undercoating goes bad it make a nasty, white dusty mess all over the place.
Smj
Herring Impaired
10-31-2005, 08:32 AM
I just sent back a boat cover that was advertised to fit a 19' boat to Northern Tool and Equipment. It wouldn't fit over the windshield and down to each side, but was fine as far as length.
Looked like a great cover, just would not fit my 19' NR
They had a larger one, but I didn't feel like spending $30 for shipping both ways if it did not fit, again!
I guess your windshield is probably taller than mine, makes sense. I feel I got lucky finding one that would fit and last for a while for so little $$. I figure with the length and height of MM's boat Northern's top ought to work for him. IMO $400.00 for a simple boat top is highway robbery.
Smj