Tarpaulin over the consol

[Dan Gurney]

Originally Posted by tony t

The cover wasn't a grand less than half that

Ah. I was sure I remembered some body mentioning 700 - 800 at the cost for a made to measure cover a while back. The point still stands: it depends on the age/value of your rib and what sort of budget you're on.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

tarp won't be too bad if covering the complete rib as long as you leave space near the transom to let the fresh air in, more of an issue if you just cover the console & fix it low down, doesn't let air circulate so causes condensation, mould etc

Done this for 6 years. No problems with electrics or mould......

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by tony t

Same place as I told you all about last year
I hope your not having all my discount ..!

thanks for the tip Mr T, spot on job, well pleased

Originally Posted by Clamchowder

Ah. I was sure I remembered some body mentioning 700 - 800 at the cost for a made to measure cover a while back. The point still stands: it depends on the age/value of your rib and what sort of budget you're on.

surely worth a few bob to keep it nice

[mick]

Money well spent I would say.

[Wightdiver]

Originally Posted by Huib1965

As I dont want to pay £180,- for covers on my Outhill consol and seat covers I decided to use heavy duty tarp to cover them and found this Topgrade Tarpaulin | Tarpaulins Direct

I know it will be a bit of folding to get it right but have any of you got experience to use bungee to tie them through the eyelets and then with I assume hooks to the bottom of the consol..... Ball loop bungee, toggle bungee, tarp grabber, anchor guys are terms used and googled but can come to a conclusion what is best to use.... Any tips ? txs

Rather than try and make one from scratch why not try adapting something that alerady exists. Depending on the size you need google mobility scooter cover or golf cart cover.

Andy

[Huib1965]

Hi andy.. received the ducksback size 7 coil covers over the weekend and they are and fit perfect so dont have to adjust anything. . Lucky

[Dan Gurney]

Before:


After:


Much neater.

[Exe treme]

[QUOTE="Huib1965;595005"]Hi andy.. received the ducksback size 7 coil covers over the weekend and they are and fit perfect so dont have to adjust anything.

Hi Huib

Would be good to see some pics if you get a chance. It might help others to see the result isn't too much of a compromise.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Clamchowder

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Much neater.

That looks awreet how much ?

[Dan Gurney]

Originally Posted by kerny

That looks awreet how much ?

It's a size 4 Ducksback: £65 plus some postage. I got an engine cowl cover too for £8. I'm pretty sure I can get it to fit a bit nicer next time, there aren't any instructions and I think I've got the bow wrong.

[kerny]

Looks good to me and a great price. I only cover mine when not in use, I personally wouldn't tow a rib with the cover on, but thats just me.

[Dan Gurney]

Originally Posted by kerny

Looks good to me and a great price. I only cover mine when not in use, I personally wouldn't tow a rib with the cover on, but thats just me.

Roger that! I wouldn't tow it covered either.

[tony t]

Originally Posted by Clamchowder

Roger that! I wouldn't tow it covered either.

Why if it's a good fit I towed mine to Oban and back no problem .. Not as if a proper fitted one is going to blow of is it.. All that crap off the roads if it's raining etc the boats a dam site more expensive than a cover

[mick]

Originally Posted by kerny

Looks good to me and a great price. I only cover mine when not in use, I personally wouldn't tow a rib with the cover on, but thats just me.

Your cover must be glued on then mate seem as you never use it

[tony t]

Originally Posted by mick

Your cover must be glued on then mate seem as you never use it

straight to the point

[kerny]

Originally Posted by tony t

Why if it's a good fit I towed mine to Oban and back no problem .. Not as if a proper fitted one is going to blow of is it.. All that crap off the roads if it's raining etc the boats a dam site more expensive than a cover

Yeh and I was behind you all the way to Oban and I jest not.... your cover was blowing about like mad thats why I kept a good distance back from you.

As sure as eggs are eggs yours is going to come off one day mate.

Most proper boat cover makers always stress that they are not to be towed with cover on.

[mick]

If my cover came off when travelling my boat will be fecked as well it did 2500 miles last year and never came loose

[kerny]

Originally Posted by mick

Your cover must be glued on then mate seem as you never use it

Well last year as you know I had a lot of family weddings to attend so yes I couldn't get out much.... but I am going to make up for it this year

[tony t]

Originally Posted by kerny

Yeh and I was behind you all the way to Oban and I jest not.... your cover was blowing about like mad thats why I kept a good distance back from you. As sure as eggs are eggs yours is going to come off one day mate. Most proper boat cover makers always stress that they are not to be towed with cover on.

What a load of bollocks 1st of all your in a jap crap car you couldn't keep up 2nd it's a tight fit well strapped down

[kerny]

Originally Posted by mick

If my cover came off when travelling my boat will be fecked as well it did 2500 miles last year and never came loose

Your a smart arse