New custom boat cover

[SMPLV]

Just got my cover made. Super nice and fits great. If anyone is in need of a cover give this guy a call ‭1 (626) 824-6275‬

 

[02HoWaRd26]

If you don’t mind what was the bill on that?

 

[NicPaus]

If you don’t mind what was the bill on that?

He said $1850 on other site. More than the shop quotes I have seen. I need a new cover and have been pricing them out. They sure have gone up $$$.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

He said $1850 on other site. More than the shop quotes I have seen. I need a new cover and have been pricing them out. They sure have gone up $$$.

Yea insanely, one in Havasu I’m most likely going to do is custom snug with a soft interior and waterproof exterior with two air vents for the same 1800$ but I’m only 24’

 

[SMPLV]

He said $1850 on other site. More than the shop quotes I have seen. I need a new cover and have been pricing them out. They sure have gone up $$$.

I kinda thought it wasnt a bad price considering other ones I saw going for $1500 that weren’t towable, single color and weren’t made to fit exact

 

[NicPaus]

I kinda thought it wasnt a bad price considering other ones I saw going for $1500 that weren’t towable, single color and weren’t made to fit exact

If it has the soft towable liner disregard the price comparison. That makes a big difference on price. I was pricing regular cover non towable. And single color that stripe looks sharp.

I was going to start a post on where to buy the materials wholesale. River Neighbor was going to buy a bad ass commercial sewing machine for interiors. Figured I would buy a roll or 2 and have him make me a few small covers for practice then attempt the boat.

 

[SoCalHallett]

Any update? I’m in the market for a new waterproof and towable cover for my 240 closed bow..thanks


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[NicPaus]

I still need 1. Have not looked into the material but River neighbor made all new covers for his toys. Came out nice.

 

[Seas]

Toni's Canvas in Havasu 928-706-3905
She rushed this full tow cover (soft inside) for my 28' Howard Bullet the week after Desert Storm
$1,800. Excellent service and quality
We towed across the desert on I-40 to our home in So Cal with very gusty side and headwinds. Cover didn't move.

 

[Slats]

Those are really nice covers. I am going to need a new cover soon. Did you take your boat to Toni in havasu to copy it or do they have a pattern

 

[Stayin'ontop]

View attachment 641952 View attachment 641953 View attachment 641954 Toni's Canvas in Havasu 928-706-3905
She rushed this full tow cover (soft inside) for my 28' Howard Bullet the week after Desert Storm
$1,800. Excellent service and quality
We towed across the desert on I-40 to our home in So Cal with very gusty side and headwinds. Cover didn't move.

what material is that? double stitched? what is the interior surfacing?
my Howard needs a cover as well......Thanks!

 

[Seas]

Those are really nice covers. I am going to need a new cover soon. Did you take your boat to Toni in havasu to copy it or do they have a pattern

No pattern. Although she saw my old cover on my boat, she spent a couple hours measuring/fitting the new material to the boat. I then picked the boat up and used it for a couple of days while she sewed the new cover. I brought the boat back a couple of days later and left it overnight for her to fine tune the fit. Picked it up the morning we were leaving town for the drive back home.

 

[Seas]

what material is that? double stitched? what is the interior surfacing?
my Howard needs a cover as well......Thanks!

Yes, double stitched and reinforced in "vulnerable" areas (ie sharp corners over the windscreens, at the transom , etc). I don't have the name of the material but it has a 7 year warranty (I think my previous cover had a 3 year one). The underside is soft and fuzzy. I would never tow with a regular cover, but since we tow 6 hours from our home in SoCal across the desert to Havasu and Mead, or to the Delta or Tahoe, we have always used a purpose-specific tow cover with a soft lining. The trick is to make sure it is tight fitting with adequate straps so the cover doesn't billow or rub, even with the soft lining. This cover is longer than our previous one as it goes under the chine so the straps don't have an opportunity to rub along the gelcoat. I was very pleased that even while towing at 55 MPH (!!!?) with gusty sidewinds on I-40, I couldn't see any cover movement. Another advantage of using a quality tow cover is obviously keeping out the dust, but also the boat being "secure" if we stop at a restaurant enroute. This cover is "waterproof" and doesn't breath, which is OK for our towing purposes as we have a breathable nylon dust cover we put on it when we get home and tuck the boat in our garage. If you were using this as a storage cover, she would put vents on it to allow air circulation.

 

[Stayin'ontop]

Yes, double stitched and reinforced in "vulnerable" areas (ie sharp corners over the windscreens, at the transom , etc). I don't have the name of the material but it has a 7 year warranty (I think my previous cover had a 3 year one). The underside is soft and fuzzy. I would never tow with a regular cover, but since we tow 6 hours from our home in SoCal across the desert to Havasu and Mead, or to the Delta or Tahoe, we have always used a purpose-specific tow cover with a soft lining. The trick is to make sure it is tight fitting with adequate straps so the cover doesn't billow or rub, even with the soft lining. This cover is longer than our previous one as it goes under the chine so the straps don't have an opportunity to rub along the gelcoat. I was very pleased that even while towing at 55 MPH (!!!?) with gusty sidewinds on I-40, I couldn't see any cover movement. Another advantage of using a quality tow cover is obviously keeping out the dust, but also the boat being "secure" if we stop at a restaurant enroute. This cover is "waterproof" and doesn't breath, which is OK for our towing purposes as we have a breathable nylon dust cover we put on it when we get home and tuck the boat in our garage. If you were using this as a storage cover, she would put vents on it to allow air circulation.

right on man, thank you for the info. I really like the tight, sleek look of that cover. Howard lines probably help a bit too.....
Is that the red and grey checkered gel Bullet?

 

[Slats]

Thank you for the reply. I will keep them in mind when I get ready to get a cover.

 

[Seas]

right on man, thank you for the info. I really like the tight, sleek look of that cover. Howard lines probably help a bit too.....
Is that the red and grey checkered gel Bullet?

 

[Stayin'ontop]

yeah buddy. love that boat. true beauty
i'D like to see a gel scheme similar to that on a new 288

 

[Stayin'ontop]

View attachment 641952 View attachment 641953 View attachment 641954 Toni's Canvas in Havasu 928-706-3905
She rushed this full tow cover (soft inside) for my 28' Howard Bullet the week after Desert Storm
$1,800. Excellent service and quality
We towed across the desert on I-40 to our home in So Cal with very gusty side and headwinds. Cover didn't move.

did you have to slip the cover on the front while you still had it on the launch ramp? I see how it goes between the roller and the bow. curious as to how that works and if its a pain in the ass at all, or theres a design feature we can't see here. thank you

 

[Seas]

did you have to slip the cover on the front while you still had it on the launch ramp? I see how it goes between the roller and the bow. curious as to how that works and if its a pain in the ass at all, or theres a design feature we can't see here. thank you

No, it has a velcro opening running down along the bow "V" that goes around and tucks "behind" the roller. Easy to take on and off while on the trailer.

 

[Custom Covers]

Hi thanks for the plug.
Here are a few pics plus a couple others.
We are in West Covina CA