South coast covers.

[gtflash]

I’ve paid a small fortune for overall covers before. Some good some bad.

Looking for reccomendations for a cover maker in Southampton ish area at a reasonable price. Maybe someone knows a small startup or a non marine upholsterer without marine pricing. 8.1m rib.

I’m scared to ask how much one is gonna cost!

[Lisilou]

Originally Posted by gtflash

I’ve paid a small fortune for overall covers before. Some good some bad.

Looking for reccomendations for a cover maker in Southampton ish area at a reasonable price. Maybe someone knows a small startup or a non marine upholsterer without marine pricing. 8.1m rib.

I’m scared to ask how much one is gonna cost!

JB Yacht services in Southampton (up the road from SWANWICK) Jim’s great. He’s done covers for us before, both big & small. Really excellent job. Don’t think he has a website as such so I can’t give you a link but a google will bring up his contact details.
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[smallribber]

If you are just after a winter cover for a Rib look at the Ducksback covers on ebay. They are very good indeed. Dont be put of by the low price. I found they will last at least 5 years. Cost for a mid sized one is about £80

[beerbelly]

i am also looking for the same in the north east . i had a ducksback once lets just say i was refunded in full during the first month no questions no return the cover just have your money back . it went in the bin

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

i am also looking for the same in the north east . i had a ducksback once lets just say i was refunded in full during the first month no questions no return the cover just have your money back . it went in the bin

Was it a genuine Ducksback. I have 6 on 6 different boats and all are performing well.

Did you support it along the center line with some sort of ridge. Very easy to make.

They are light and quick to put on and off and breath. I would never buy any others

[Philip Hodson]

I had South Coast make mine paid about £ 1200.00 they will give you a choice of 2 materials.
That was for my 8.6 Cobra.

[treerat]

Tuff Covers, Newton abbot - made me a MTM console cover and then a full cover for mine - £300 for a 5.5

Made from lorry siding so very tuff.....

[beerbelly]

Originally Posted by smallribber

Was it a genuine Ducksback. I have 6 on 6 different boats and all are performing well.

Did you support it along the center line with some sort of ridge. Very easy to make.

They are light and quick to put on and off and breath. I would never buy any others

i have had and used one before and it was fine so i bought a new one for my osprey and within the first 2 weeks i noticed the silver coating was coming off any where where there was any creases i could hold it up to the light and it looked like a colander . this wasn't in just one area by week 3 it was about 70% of the cover .i rang them up and they were very apologetic and said something about a new material supplier and asked if i wanted a replacement or refund .when they couldn't guarantee the replacement would fare any better i got a refund .they weren't interested in having the cover sent back to them for inspection suggested they were aware of an issue. oh and it should have been genuine as i bought it from them direct

[GuyC]

I'd suggest Peter Eyre Sails and Covers based just east of the Itchen Bridge.

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

i have had and used one before and it was fine so i bought a new one for my osprey and within the first 2 weeks i noticed the silver coating was coming off any where where there was any creases i could hold it up to the light and it looked like a colander . this wasn't in just one area by week 3 it was about 70% of the cover .i rang them up and they were very apologetic and said something about a new material supplier and asked if i wanted a replacement or refund .when they couldn't guarantee the replacement would fare any better i got a refund .they weren't interested in having the cover sent back to them for inspection suggested they were aware of an issue. oh and it should have been genuine as i bought it from them direct

Very interesting. I have recently bought 3 directly from them and so far (4 months on the boats) they seem to be good. I will keep an eye on them however

[gtflash]

I have had 2 or 3 ducks backs. The largest size fits in tube length but exposes the rear seat. Despite three poles they alway pool and Rip in the front. (Console very aft)

My first quote is 939+vat for a custom cover.

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by gtflash

I have had 2 or 3 ducks backs. The largest size fits in tube length but exposes the rear seat. Despite three poles they alway pool and Rip in the front. (Console very aft)

My first quote is 939+vat for a custom cover.

I think maybe your boat is too big for a ducksback

[gtflash]

Had a very reasonable price of 675 from covers4all. Based in Wales!! Odyssey fabric. Anyone heard of them?

[gtflash]

Originally Posted by treerat

Tuff Covers, Newton abbot - made me a MTM console cover and then a full cover for mine - £300 for a 5.5

Made from lorry siding so very tuff.....

Any pictures? Do you get mould or damp?

[treerat]

Originally Posted by gtflash

Any pictures? Do you get mould or damp?

I was seeing some black spot on the inside of the console, but by leaving the hatches open this has stopped - no other issue I've seen so far and no sign of damp.

[Erin]

I was impressed by the fit and fair price for a winter cover from Seaswan

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by treerat

I was seeing some black spot on the inside of the console, but by leaving the hatches open this has stopped - no other issue I've seen so far and no sign of damp.

Is your boat in a Barn If so not much of a test re the cover

[treerat]

Originally Posted by smallribber

Is your boat in a Barn If so not much of a test re the cover

Keeps the birds off nicely - winter stored in barn.

[lakelandterrier]

Originally Posted by treerat

Made from lorry siding so very tuff.....

Also Very heavy....had cover tailor made for my 5.85 but huge job rolling it off and on. Nothing will get through it but real chore getting it off and on every trip

Do consider the weight of material on a large cover I totally under-estimated this and would gladly have paid more for a lighter material.

[Philip Hodson]

I got it wrong when I said South coast covers made mine It was Cover Craft Southampton