Boat cover help

Looking to buy a new boat cover & since I value your opinions ( most of
them anyway ), I'm looking for suggestions on what to buy or what not
to buy. It must be trailerable & hopefullly use it for winter storage
outside.

RATMAN wrote:
Looking to buy a new boat cover & since I value your opinions ( most of
them anyway ), I'm looking for suggestions on what to buy or what not
to buy. It must be trailerable & hopefullly use it for winter storage
outside.



Otto's Canvas Shop

In Arthur, Illinois. Custom made by Amish craftsman. (And Women)

I replaced my Ranger Deluxe cover with one from Otto's and have never
regretted it. Excellent quality. This particular model uses fiberglass
bows, so hardware to accept those were mounted on the inside of the
gunnel's. They have never been in the way. Nice low profile that saves
fuel when trailering. Fits tight and has not leaked. My Ranger cover
leaked a small amount from day one. The Ranger cover also went over the
seat pedestals and therefore catches a lot of air when towing. With
Otto's cover I remove the butt seats.

If you are no where near Illinois, check and see if there is a shop in
your area that does similar work and look at some. Otto's was doing a
ski boat and a bunch of grain wagons that same day. So they can cover
anything.

They did mine in a day. We took the boat over early. Left it while we
spent the day shopping in the area and picked it up later. I arraigned
to do it that way and they were agreeable. Was a little over half of
what the Ranger Deluxe cover cost at the time.

Carlos

Here's some info for Otto's.

Otto's Canvas Llc
(217) 543-3007
Highway 133, Arthur, IL 61911

"Carlos" wrote in message
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RATMAN wrote:
Looking to buy a new boat cover & since I value your opinions ( most of
them anyway ), I'm looking for suggestions on what to buy or what not
to buy. It must be trailerable & hopefullly use it for winter storage
outside.



Otto's Canvas Shop

In Arthur, Illinois. Custom made by Amish craftsman. (And Women)

I replaced my Ranger Deluxe cover with one from Otto's and have never
regretted it. Excellent quality. This particular model uses fiberglass
bows, so hardware to accept those were mounted on the inside of the
gunnel's. They have never been in the way. Nice low profile that saves
fuel when trailering. Fits tight and has not leaked. My Ranger cover
leaked a small amount from day one. The Ranger cover also went over the
seat pedestals and therefore catches a lot of air when towing. With
Otto's cover I remove the butt seats.

If you are no where near Illinois, check and see if there is a shop in
your area that does similar work and look at some. Otto's was doing a ski
boat and a bunch of grain wagons that same day. So they can cover
anything.

They did mine in a day. We took the boat over early. Left it while we
spent the day shopping in the area and picked it up later. I arraigned to
do it that way and they were agreeable. Was a little over half of what
the Ranger Deluxe cover cost at the time.

Carlos

"RATMAN" wrote in message
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Looking to buy a new boat cover & since I value your opinions ( most of
them anyway ), I'm looking for suggestions on what to buy or what not
to buy. It must be trailerable & hopefullly use it for winter storage
outside.


The guys over int he Bass Cat forums swear by the Aurora covers. I have one
and its pretty decent.


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http://www.YumaBassMan.com


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"RATMAN" wrote in message
oups.com...
Looking to buy a new boat cover & since I value your opinions ( most of
them anyway ), I'm looking for suggestions on what to buy or what not
to buy. It must be trailerable & hopefullly use it for winter storage
outside.


A custom cover is the only way to go. I've had two done so far and they're
the greatest. Sure, you might spend a little more, but then the cover is
exactly the way YOU want it. I had mine reinforced over the tops of the
windshield, a special pocket made for the trolling motor, reinforcements
over the cleats, velcroed cutouts so I can run an extension cord for the
onboard charger, or add fuel or oil without removing the cover.

I had mine made locally and it held up to trailering at speeds in excess of
80 mph. Then, there were two extendable "tent-poles" that went under the
cover to tent snow, ice and water off.

Pricey? Yes! Worth it? HECK YEAH!!!
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com