Cover advice for 2005 Avon Rover 340 RIB, "euro helm"

[morc1]

Greetings all. I'm looking for advice on obtaining a cover for my O/B tender, as described above. She resides on the upper deck of my newly acquired Selene 48 trawler and will be subject to intense Florida sun. In my research, it appears most available covers don't accommodate the "Euro helm", the small center console w/ steering wheel.
Any advice on where I can find the best value on a decent cover that will fit?
Many thanks!

[Locozodiac]

Buy a much larger and wider standard cover with breathable fabric to let air in. Buy a can of Aerospace Protectant 303 for the tubes to hold extreme UV radiation punishment, inflatable will last much longer if being PVC made.

Happy Boating

[cgoing]

Originally Posted by morc1

Greetings all. I'm looking for advice on obtaining a cover for my O/B tender, as described above. She resides on the upper deck of my newly acquired Selene 48 trawler and will be subject to intense Florida sun. In my research, it appears most available covers don't accommodate the "Euro helm", the small center console w/ steering wheel.

Any advice on where I can find the best value on a decent cover that will fit?

Many thanks!

Your best bet is going to be having one custom made for your specific set up. Generic fit covers won’t be snug everywhere and will flap and cause undue wear.

[Locozodiac]

If you want to pay for a custom boat cover, go for it. Standar covers have usually a hidden rope around the lower contour, at rear side will see 2 ropes, it's just a matter to pull both ropes tight at both extremes and make a middle knot at rear cover and forget all about the flapping. It's just a small inflatable...

Happy Boating

[morc1]

Thanks to all for the advice. I guess I'll begin by pricing both generic and custom covers. Unfortunately, many suppliers are closed for the holidays, I've found. I'll be on the phone 1/2/20 I suppose.
How about cover materials for here in Florida? Sunbrella? Sunbrella Plus? Other?

[Locozodiac]

Originally Posted by morc1

Thanks to all for the advice. I guess I'll begin by pricing both generic and custom covers. Unfortunately, many suppliers are closed for the holidays, I've found. I'll be on the phone 1/2/20 I suppose.
How about cover materials for here in Florida? Sunbrella? Sunbrella Plus? Other?

If in USA contact Iboats or West Marine for custom boat covers, if custom will need to send the boat's measurements and probably add a photo so they can check the small helm shape and size.

Happy Boating