Rankin covers group buy, round 2!

Due to the overwhelming success of the last group buy, Rankin has expressed interest in doing another round. Due to the busy boat show season, I did not foresee this happening- but now everyone who missed out on the first buy has a second chance!

Anyone with a Rankin cover (especially those who participated in the last group buy), feel free to add comments. These covers are terrific!

The logistics will basically work the same as last time. Many questions were asked and answered in the First Round Thread. All info is below:

Background info:
Rankin offers top of the line Sunbrella covers that are truly trailerable. Their workmanship is top notch. The covers use a drawstring that tightens with a ratchet system and attaches firmly to the rub rail, so no snaps are necessary. The covers fit so well that no support poles are needed to shed water.

This group buy is applicable to any boat for which Rankin has a template. They claim that they have all Correct Craft templates dating back to 1989. The 1989 templates may or may not work on older boats.

See Rankin’s website for more information: http://www.rankincovers.com/

Pricing Information:



Other Details:
All Boats with Towers will require certain measurements to ensure an accurate cover. Descriptions of the measurements you need to take will be available on the order form that I send you.

No cleat or gas filler doors will be offered on the covers. Rankin has offered to send a small amount of extra fabric (for a small charge) to those who would like to have these options added locally.

Colors:

All of Rankin’s standard colors are eligible for this group deal.

Note: Red fabric is now an upcharge of $50

The full color list is as follows:


*For better legibility on the names of the colors, see Rankin's website: http://www.rankincovers.com/product-info.htm


Shipping:
Shipping charges will be the actual shipping cost from their facilities in Oregon. Shipping in the continental U.S. should range from approximately $15-$30.

Warranty:
Rankin’s standard warranty still applies. This warranty will cover the Sunbrella material for 5 years from the date of purchase. There is a lifetime warranty (for the original purchaser) on the workmanship of the cover.

How to Order:
Send me an email with Rankin in the title: TRBenj@gmail.com. I will send you an order form. Fill it out and send it back to me. When I have collected enough orders, I will submit them to Rankin.

Payment:
Once I submit the orders, Rankin will take your payment directly. They take Mastercard and Visa. They can be reached at (425) 483-9266 from 7am - 4pm Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to mention my name and this group buy.

I do not have a date when we will stop accepting orders for this group buy, but I will update this post when I do. I expect to start submitting orders in groups so that they may start production.

Thank you for your interest!
-Tim

Tim: I am interested but if I am reading your thread right, they think the '89 templets will fit older boats? But I am sure my '80 is way smaller that a '89, but that is what they are saying, that it'll fit?

Thanks
john

Tim, did you already get all of your family members on board with Rankins? That's practically a group buy right there

are there vents in the cover? with the fit being so tight and if there are not any vents then I wouldn't want to leave the cover on other than traveling down the road otherwise you'll be dealing with mildow all of the time.

John, I can hook you up with a sunbrella cover for less money than the rankin and it will fit like a glove for your '81. I'll give you the info this week-end when we're doing the intake and what ever else you want done to the boat.

M3Fan wrote: 79, sunbrella covers are supposed to breathe very well so I'm not too concerned about venting.

Correct. We've had several sunbrella covers that stayed on for weeks at a time. The fit wasnt as precise as the Rankins, but using a combination of support poles and straps/bungees, they were pretty tight. The only mildew issues Ive seen is when a damp cover would have direct prolonged contact with the vinyl skins- and that cover could probably use re-waterproofing. I believe mildew is much more common on the older/cheaper covers made out of canvas and other inferior materials. I dont anticipate having any issues with the Rankin.

Just to clear things up, Joel was correct. Sunbrella is breathable. Therefore, a sunbrella cover will not create an air-tight seal and promote mildew. Its a totally different scenario from shrinkwrapping, which requires vents, as you mentioned.

Maybe "coated" is the wrong word- but sunbrella can be "treated" to maintain its water repellency and still be breathable.

From Sunbrella's website:

Q: Is Sunbrella fabric waterproof?

A: Because Sunbrella furniture fabrics are designed to be breathable, they are water repellent, but not completely waterproof. Over time, the water repellency can be refreshed by using 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™ (www.303products.com).

79nautique wrote: again your missing the whole point

Apparently I am, because I have no idea what youre talking about. Not sure how Im misleading people though- have I posted any incorrect information?

My understanding is that water vapor can pa$$ through sunbrella (hence, breathable), but not liquid water (hence, water repellant). Again, I have not experienced any mildew problems with our sunbrella covers.

when I was younger I did make covers too. late 80's

Ward''s awning and boat covers in Anderson, IN

the water has to be next to the fabric for it to wick thru the fabric and breath, very common in many fabrics used today, but it's not the same with water vapor, it's a solid vs a gasious state and they do not react the same.

stick that 600 dollar cover on your boat, leave it outside all winter in Indiana with out damp rid or any other simular product and see how much mildow is on your seats after two months time and you'll change your story.

Great bargain you got there. Still need to work on that comprehension. You select the type of fabric for durability to the elements. Does mold grow faster in a closed container or open?

option

TR, did you get a camp site right next to 79?

fawking azz clowns.

79, you didn't buy one. so what, let them discover and deal with whatever comes with buying whatever cover and using it how they want. It does not appear that Tim is misleading anybody. Common sense says don't lay up a boat wet or damp.

Just wait, the 88 is going to take down everybody this summer at GL, straight down to the bottom.

Sounds like they should make Sunbrella underwear, "after a heavy night of drinking Guaranteed to contain moisture yet breathable". Is there a Leopard Skin pattern available?

quinner,Speedo makes that pattern, and as an option it can be treated with the "skank guard treatment" this is available at a "small"{pun intended} fee........boat dr

I am defianately in on this buy. I ripped my cheapo cover about two months ago. I was going to go with Overton's cover at $50 cheaper especially since it covered the platform. However, for only $50 extra, I am going to give the famous Rankin cover a go. I think I still have the order form from the first group buy round.