2012 Custom Cover Price Ranges?

[dmtalon]

I'm trying to get an idea of what people are paying for 'custom' covers for their boats? Mine lives in the garage so I don't need one for storage, but I do want one for towing anywhere but the local lake which is about 30 minutes away.

Best price I've seen online from a reputable place was ~$630. The range for local covers is $850-$1100. These are all with Sunbrella material. The local prices seem really high especially for what I need.

I just have hard time justifying those prices. Right now I'm obviously leaning towards the one I found online, but I am curious to know what you guys are paying for them.

 

[BoatDrinksQ5]

Re: 2012 Custom Cover Price Ranges?

You can get the factory ratcheting cover (dowco brand) from the dealer for $700

http://www.tahoe-boats.com/boat/features_options.cfm?boat=3456

Still up there in price - but as you can see a decent cover that fits well is going to cost a bit of money unfortunately.

I don't know if Dowco Marine will sell direct to customers...but worth a shot

 

[dmtalon]

Re: 2012 Custom Cover Price Ranges?

Sure,

I understand it will be more than something I can pick up at Walmart etc... But I have seen posts where people said they've paid $4-500 bux for custom covers. I'm just wondering if that was because it was years ago, or they live some place where competition has kept prices low.. While I don't necessarily need the best cover possible, I from everything I've read Sunbrella is the material I want.

 

[BoatDrinksQ5]

Re: 2012 Custom Cover Price Ranges?

I don't know if Sunbrella is really needed for the average boat that is only for long tow's and the occasional cover while docked at a resort...

But I don't know much about the different material options - seems to me the next step down to a generic material that is still more on the higher end of quality would be ok. Now if it was going to be stored a lot outside - different story.

Just a few of my cents - since i have only used my nice cover once and as a dust cover in garage twice

 

[Mordekai]

Re: 2012 Custom Cover Price Ranges?

I have had great luck with this Storm Pro cover on my Q4. http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Accessories-StormPro-Boat-Cover/dp/B001MS8LK0

It's going on it's 3rd season now strong. It even endured an icestorm and now record 100+ heat.

 

[theBrownskull]

Re: 2012 Custom Cover Price Ranges?

I paid $800.00 for my sunbrella custom cover. It was expensive but it has served me well on long towing trips and while at the marina on vacation. My boat lives in the garage also. Since the season is getting short maybe you can get a "deal" on one.