New Cover - nobody replies!

Calne Diver · 02 September 2011, 19:25

Hi All,

Does anyone know where I can get a quote for a full-over cover for a 21' RIB?

I've emailed 6 places online and haven't had a single reply. Mine was stolen, and could do with a decent replacement but nobody seems to want the business!

Maybe someone on here does it?

C2 RIBS · 02 September 2011, 19:30

Although down at South Coast I would suggest Covercare ltd at Thornham Marina, very good and if you can take boat to them they can do a cover in a day
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Courageous · 02 September 2011, 19:49

I have an oppo down here who is very reliable. Distance a bit of a problem though......

Ian M · 02 September 2011, 19:58

South Coast again, and not the cheapest, but Sanders Sails of Lymington do a brilliant job

PeterM · 02 September 2011, 21:57

What Ian said re Sanders....

I also used PC Marine at Davis yard in Poole. Also good for me ..

davej · 02 September 2011, 22:47

Some years ago I looked in yellow pages and had a local guy make mine up who worked for himself doing farm/truck covers etc.

He was bril, he offered a choice of materials and colours, did an excellent job and I paid him in cash!

Not involving the marine industry seemed to make it all alot cheaper.

Dave

Mbryant · 03 September 2011, 08:32

Out of interest.....how much do you guys think is acceptable for a 6m cover??

I've been quoted about £800 which I thought was pretty steep?!

Courageous · 03 September 2011, 08:50

That wouldn't surprise me in the least. There are so many different materials out there. I would only advise anyone getting quotes from different suppliers to get a full spec of the materials quoted for and a breakdown on materials and labour. It's pretty obvious stuff really.

Pete7 · 03 September 2011, 08:56

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Originally Posted by Mbryant

Out of interest.....how much do you guys think is acceptable for a 6m cover??

I've been quoted about £800 which I thought was pretty steep?!

We are looking at £1500 plus for the yacht canopy

Since you are in Fareham, Coastal Covers are just down the road in Clarence Marina or Tecsew just round the corner.

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However, those e bay boat covers are the cost effective answer, have a search on here lots of us bought them a couple of years ago and they are up to the job.

Pete

Top banana · 03 September 2011, 09:14

try louis at mastertrim, based in midlands, had all my full covers made there.

BogMonster · 03 September 2011, 12:29

Mastertrim did the cover for my Vipermax, mainly got it to protect the boat during shipping but it seems decent, I think it was about £450 odd extra from what I remember.

HUMBER P4VWL · 03 September 2011, 14:10

Boat, marine and especially yacht, when added to a quote are a bit like adding wedding to cake or flowers etc. You know it's going to be 30% more!

Calne Diver · 05 September 2011, 10:28

Right, I've mailed all of those people above, so will see who comes back quickest! This is an insurance job as part of a claim where my whole boat was slashed, so just need to get it done really!

Many thanks for all the replies!

Calne Diver · 05 September 2011, 10:29

And we have a winner - Sanders Sails, who replied within 3 minutes with a good price!

Rokraider · 05 September 2011, 12:19

I see you have a BWM rib. Which model is it? I am going to be looking for a cover for mine as well and would be interested to hear how you get on and price.

Calne Diver · 05 September 2011, 13:41

It's a BWM DeepSea 21, and the quotes I have so far are from 550-700.

Haven't seen any other BWM RIBs, ever! Is yours the same model?

Jus · 05 September 2011, 14:09

Have you tried H M Foam in Calne?

I had all my seats re-upholstered there, and whilst chatting to the guy he said the would have no problem quoting for a custom made cover.

Calne Diver · 05 September 2011, 15:02

I haven't tried them actually. I just re-upholstered part of the seat with bits from Ebay too. Still, if the insurance company is paying, I might as well get it done professionally!

Jus · 05 September 2011, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Calne Diver

I haven't tried them actually. I just re-upholstered part of the seat with bits from Ebay too. Still, if the insurance company is paying, I might as well get it done professionally!

I would really recommend them, very helpful and they did a great job for me. They even made up new wooden backs inside the seat back covers where the old ones had started to rot.

Rokraider · 06 September 2011, 20:16

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Originally Posted by Calne Diver

It's a BWM DeepSea 21, and the quotes I have so far are from 550-700.

Haven't seen any other BWM RIBs, ever! Is yours the same model?

I have a Deep Sea 21 as well that I am currently rebuilding. It has a small cubby on the front big enough to sleep 2 comfortably and I am currently installing a 275 BHP BMW 3.0 TDi and Castoldi jet.
I also have a 2003 Porter 6500 Renegade with a Suzuki 140 injected 2 stroke (gas guzzler) on the back. This is the same hull as the BWM 21 with a different stern. (Porters used to lay up the boats for BWM in the later stages and eventually made their own RIBs from the mould). I am after a cover for the Porter and will also be looking for one for the BWM when its finished, although that will be a custom cover.

There was another orange Deep Sea 21 kicking around on several sites for sale that has a Yanmar 3.0 ( by the looks of the pics) and Castoldi jet. He is making some serious BHP claims in the ad. I believe it was in Wales?