We’ve recently moved and I now have room to keep my boat here at home.
Ive been searching for the best all weather cover and Sunbrella keeps coming up.
Does anyone have any experience with Sunbrella or recommend a good fitted travel type cover.
My boat is a ProGator which seems to only be popular in the Ark-La-Tex area.
1996 ProGator 200V
1998 Mercury 225 EFI
New Carpet
Seastar Pro Hyd Steering
Minn Kota Ultrex
I have a Sunbrella custom made cover for my Lund. It's the nuts! I would suggest finding a local canvas shop and having a cover custom made for your boat. It will fit like a glove, unlike the generic after market covers.
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Bass pro mid grade covers are around 350-400 $$ had mine for about 7 years still holding up pretty good.
I got one from iBoats that was custom fitted and about $450. I’ve only had it for a year but so far it keeps my boat dry.
There is standard Sunbrella, and Sunbrella Supreme. The Supreme has a soft acrylic flocking inside that will not scuff your gel if travelling with it on, and is more waterproof. More expensive too. Like Jeff suggested, somebody local could make you a good custom cover of material if your choice.
2019 BCB Classic
Merc V8 200 4S
Ordering one from ProGator. It’s Sunbrella material. It’s a little expensive ($650) but custom made for my boat
1996 ProGator 200V
1998 Mercury 225 EFI
New Carpet
Seastar Pro Hyd Steering
Minn Kota Ultrex
I had one custom made from HD Sunbrella, I wanted one that covered the trailer and wheels as well on 520L. I put it on over the Ranger cover and put a cheap cover over the outboard, I use the neoprene one in the photos for transport to keep the bug juice from getting on the cowling. Wasn't cheap, but worth the investment considering the boat costs.
NOW THAT'S A COVER!!!Originally Posted by Winstondry
I had one custom made from HD Sunbrella, I wanted one that covered the trailer and wheels as well on 520L. I put it on over the Ranger cover and put a cheap cover over the outboard, I use the neoprene one in the photos for transport to keep the bug juice from getting on the cowling. Wasn't cheap, but worth the investment considering the boat costs.
Sunbrella is the way to go when it comes to material for sure! i ordered a semi custom one for my Polar kraft.
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