Replacing original Snap Cover

Mx535

Cadet
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My original snap on cover ended up cracking and ripping. I threw it out and bought a cover from the marina that is supposed to be good for on and off trailer. I don't like it and want to get another snap on cover. Since the boat is a 1998 I cant seem to find them? Do you have to have them custom made? other options?
 

ThomW

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Most often finding a mooring cover for an older boat that fits right will be near impossible. You are probably best off to find someone local who does canvas work and get a quote from them. They should come to your boat and take measurements, and sew a cover that fits correctly and has snaps that will line up and match your boat. They are not cheap to have made, but, when done right, are nice and last quite a while.
 

Carl1783

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Most often finding a mooring cover for an older boat that fits right will be near impossible. You are probably best off to find someone local who does canvas work and get a quote from them. They should come to your boat and take measurements, and sew a cover that fits correctly and has snaps that will line up and match your boat. They are not cheap to have made, but, when done right, are nice and last quite a while.

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Mx535

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Found a local guy (mass) who a few people have said is really good. He’s a month out but worth waiting since I know he does good work
 

garbageguy

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Good to hear you found a local source. Not sure what your working with, or what cover function you're looking to satisfy - for any of our boats that need covers, we run the gamut. Suggest not covering while running trailered (rips it up), using a cockpit or mooring cover when the boat is stationary on trailer, in slip, moored, etc - and keeping the cover cleaned, conditioned. I think of a boat cover's function is to primarily limit UV and airborne dirt exposure to the boat's interior, and sometimes occupants - for some boats that takes multiple covers. For our 25 foot-boat, we have a cockpit cover for when we're not in it, bimini's when we are in it, and side panels/curtains for fall and/or overnights on the boat. The cockpit cover pulls most of the duty, and can be considered kinda sacrificial
 
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