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I have a 2016 Crestliner Retreiver Deluxe 18/60 with a side console. I am looking for a good quality boat cover for it. I have found several on the Internet, but would like folk's input as to what is a good brand at a good price and where to find it. What do you use? I don't want to spend anymore than I have to, but I know quality cost.
I got one for my Carolina Skiff 198 DLV from Boat Covers Direct....search them on the internet and see if they can fix you up. Very good quality and very good service. Have had mine for 2 years and very happy with it.
I got a new cover from Cabelas last year and so far it's working good.It's the 600 denier model and I got it on sale for around $150.00.Before that I had one from the Boat dealer that cost about $400.00 and lasted 6 or 7 years so I'm kinda curious how long this new one will last.
ME TOO ME TOO, they get the basic pattern from the mfg or find old plans for almost every model of boat and make a custom cover. They made one for my '89 Crappie Master and it fits almost as good as a full custom job. Mines made out of the sunbrella material, not cheap, but ask me in 7 or 8 years how it held up. It's warranted for 10 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Osnola
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I've ordered from Iboats.com for the last 2 boats I've had. Got their semi-custom covers for a Lowe I had, and for my current Triton aluminum. Both fit like they were custom made. Excellent covers and good price.
Bobl, what model triton do you have?
Tumacs custom boat covers. I have one and would be ringing their phone off the hook if I ever had to get another one.
Have a 2003 176V Magnum with a 90 Yamaha.
seems the 150.00 ones will last 3-4 yrs and the 400 .00 ones last about 5-6 yrs. Pretty much a wash dollar for dollar . JMO.
You're right. This is 3rd year on mine and it's just about done in. Paid somewhere around $200 for it.
Bought a StormPro boat travel cover from Sportsman's Whse here in town, back in Apr 2014 for $140 +tax ... has a 5yr warranty. Still in good shape, even though it sits out in the weather 24/7 ... and is UV resistant & mildew resistant. Unfortunately, it's not mold resistant (but, I don't know of any brand that is).
I'm pretty sure it's going to last well past the 5yr warranty.
I used to cover my previous boat with the plastic tarps (Wally World @ ~$30) but had to replace them every year due to them essentially disintegrating from weather & UV damage. So ... even if I only get 5yrs out of my ~$150 cover, that's still in the same $$ ballpark as the plastic tarps (which cannot be used as a travel cover). I can live with that. :twocents