Cover for SN 2001 - Need Opinions

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    Try boatcoversdirect.com for your cover. Spend the extra money and get a cover made of Sunbrella if it will be stored outside and exposed to the elements. Look to spend about $600. I think that's about what mine cost for my '96. Worth it in my opinion. My boat stays outside in direct sunlight, cover is only 1 year old now but not faded, doesn't let water in, and I have yet to experience any kind of mildew or mold inside the boat. Had similar cover on my last boat ('83 2001) and similar good experience.

Where in Orlando are you? We go out to the Butler chain almost every weekend and can usually be found at Bird Island on Sundays.

Perhaps he is looking for a cover that will allow him to leave the joystick installed all the time? The cover that came with my 83 had a cutout and velcro flap that allowed you to do just that..

Of course it snaps on, only went to the windshield and requires a pole in the back to shed water.. but the way it went around and snapped to the pole was cool.. too bad I dont use the pole anymore.. I really aught to get a new cover sometime!

khyams wrote: I'd really like to find a cover that would have an opening for a pylon, which was why I included that in my first post.

Angola or Skiboatcovers *might* be willing to do something custom like that for you. I doubt Carver would- my impression is that they are a much bigger (higher volume) company.

Though, if you want the opening to be in exactly the right place, you may want to have the cutout added by a local shop who can see the boat in person.

Either would require a support pole (or 2). They will have drawcords that you tighten, usually at the rear. Also make sure you get a quote from Angola- I suspect they may have the best pattern out of anyone, as they supplied Midwest CC with covers dating back to the 60's. I would expect their price to be in line with the other 2. A difference of $35 is pretty minimal- I would base your decision on which one fits the best.

Also consider whether you want the cover to protect the platform or not. Unless you moor the boat in the water for extended periods of time (rather than on a lift or the trailer) then I would opt to cover it and keep the sun and rain off of it.

There's a canvas guy on Orange Ave. just about a mile or so north of Sand Lake on the southbound side that will do custom work for you. I wanna say he's just south of Lancaster in a big blue warehouse with bunch of boats outside. I wish I could remember the name so you could look him up and call about putting a cut-out in. He does really good work, I just got a quote for a re-skin of my bimini from him and he did the upholstery on my old '83. Came out awesome.

More questions - has anyone dealt with Evolution Covers or Brent @ Cover Sports?

All American Marine is it!
www.allamericanmarineinc.com
The guy in the upper left corner is the owner. Good guy. They do really good quality work and only use the best materials.   

Thanks for all the info. I've been able to find Cover Sports' website and info, as well as speak to Brent on the phone. I think that I am going to go with him.