Mustang Cover
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Topic: Mustang Cover
Posted By: nautique5454
Subject: Mustang Cover
Date Posted: April-17-2011 at 2:32pm
| I'm about to start looking for a new cover for my '69 Mustang. The upholstery shop by me wants around $400 for a custom one, but Nautiqueparts.com has their premium cover for $226. I believe it is secured with a drawstring, not sure if anyone has an opinion on this. |
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Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: April-17-2011 at 3:06pm
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If they get them from Angola Canvas Company they are great fitting covers. ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-17-2011 at 4:52pm
I am on my 2nd one in 20 years from http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Correct-Craft-Ski-Tique-75-81-Custom-Boat-Cover-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cebdd86e3QQitemZ330374678243QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear - here . Can't remember how much I offered but I think it was 200.It's really for a tique so the windsheild reinforcement is actually at the second strap in the picture below.My 1st cover had elastic at the gunnel,the new one has rope.
 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-18-2011 at 12:28pm
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I would highly recommend calling Angola. They have the pattern on file- none of the "custom" covers from Carver or Westland fit my older boats properly. My sister got an Angola cover for her Mustang and it fits perfectly. Very high quality, too. If youre on a tight budget, go with their cotton/canvas, which is ~$250. If you want the cover to last forever, opt for Sunbrella. ------------- |
Posted By: nautique5454
Date Posted: April-18-2011 at 2:13pm
| Just spoke with Ed at Angola and he was very helpful. Just a quick question, should I go with the standard drawstring option or have him add a few more inches and install snaps myself to match the ones currently on my hull? I imagine it would be a heck of a lot easier to cover without the snaps, just wasn't sure if the drawstring holds as well. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-18-2011 at 2:21pm
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The drawstring holds fine. If you want it tight enough to shed water, you'll need to use support poles and bungees.
Snaps require drilling into the gelcoat.  ------------- |
Posted By: nautique5454
Date Posted: April-18-2011 at 2:27pm
| Unfortunately the holes were already drilled at some point, so figured it may be worth taking advantage of them? Might be able to get the tightest fit with snaps? |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-18-2011 at 3:56pm
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Chris,
I think it would be very difficult to line up the existing snaps with a new cover. It's usually done the other way - female snap in the cover and then the male on the hull. Besides as Tim mentioned, I feel the vast majority here do not like the snaps on a hull. I don't! How many snaps and where are they on the hull? You may want to consider removing them and gelling the holes? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: nautique5454
Date Posted: April-18-2011 at 5:12pm
I agree, but there are a lot of snaps, way too many IMO. They are fairly high on the hull as you can see in the picture. How difficult would it be to fill the holes?
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Posted By: nautique5454
Date Posted: April-18-2011 at 5:14pm
| BTW, I am in the process of sanding and buffing the boat so I assume this would be the ideal time to fill them.... |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-18-2011 at 5:46pm
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Chris,
Yes, now is the time to do it! Filling a hole with gel is really pretty easy but there are a couple concerns. When you remove the snaps, and unless the installer was careful removeding the gel around his pilot holes, you may find the gell cracked from driving the snap screw in. If it is cracked around the hole, you'll need to clean them up with a small burn in a Dremel. Next is chances are the screw go all the way through the hull. You'll need to plug the holes up so the gel doesn't leak out the backside. I've used tape if the hull is thin and if the hull is thick enough driven plugs in or even stuffed cotton balls into the bottom. I suggest one of the large gel repair kits you can find at any marine supply. The trick is getting the color match but with the deep blue and the small size of holes you should be ok. Add the pigment that comes with the kit in small amounts until you're happy with the match. Mix up a decent size batch and then divide it into smaller batches. This way, you'll have all one color. Only add the hardener to one batch at a time until you get more comfortable since the gel will "kick" (harden) pretty quick. I would use some throw away glue injectors for getting the gel into the holes. Overfill them slightly and then put a piece of tape (3M fineline works great) over the fill and smooth it out just higher than the surrounding surface. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: nautique5454
Date Posted: April-20-2011 at 6:13pm
| Thank you all for your help/advice. I ended up ordering a cotton canvas cover and the price was very reasonable. The 2 guys I spoke to (Ed and Tim) were very helpful. They even agreed to sew the drawstring in as well as double up the material on the ends in case I do decide to add the snaps. |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: April-20-2011 at 9:16pm
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Sounds like you ordered directly from Angola. I've been very happy with their cotton canvases. They fit perfectly. ------------- |