Hard to find boat fastener

[tg10894]

I have an odd "bungie" type fastener on my 2003 Chaparral 220i custom cover. I have attached a pic. Does anyone know where to order these?

 

[partskenn]

Re: Hard to find boat fastener

Probably any canvas shop that does boat tops.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Hard to find boat fastener

I have an upholstery shop and I carry them. PM me with a count of how many you need and an address and I'll send them out.

They remove by prying off the black plastic disc on the back. If you're super, super careful, you can reuse the black housing. I just toss the whole shooting match and install new pieces.

P.S....they're called shock cords.

 

[NYBo]

Re: Hard to find boat fastener

Another alternative is the top item here.

 

[JoLin]

Re: Hard to find boat fastener

Hope I won't get slammed for this, but iboats doesn't carry them. Here you go- shock cords and studs:

http://www.sailrite.com/Shock-Cord-Cover-Clip-White

My boat was built with some of them. You can also do away with the 'cover clip' piece and just make a loop of bungee cord knotted on the inside of the hole in the cover.

 

[tg10894]

Re: Hard to find boat fastener

I appreciate the responses. I have at least two exact replacements. Knowing they are called "Shock Cords" was 90% of the battle. Thanks.

 

[Thalasso]

Re: Hard to find boat fastener

Another alternative is the top item here.

What he needs is for mooring covers. Not tarp.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Hard to find boat fastener

What he needs is for mooring covers. Not tarp.

It's actually for the canvas enclosure. Most manufacturers are going to these instead of snaps. This leaves a bit of "wiggle room" for when the canvas starts to skrink up over time. However, most companies still utilize the zippers, snaps, and quarter turn retainers in the corners and where the canvas meets up together.