Boat Storage Cover
 

Hello everyone. My 2000 Z222 custom storage cover is finally showing signs of wear. It has been a great cover!!! The markings on the label say Aqualon Fabric by Astrup Stock number TC 222. Does anyone know who made these covers or where I can get a new one? I'm dreading taking this one off and someone using it as a template to make a new one if there is a manufacturer out there with the template waiting for business.

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WetWilly's right, all the canvas and upholstery were custom made in house, so there's no real "template" that still exists. Many places online will sell custom and semi-custom premade covers, but trust me, they're not worth it at all. Your best bet, since you still have the original, is having a canvas shop make you a new one using your old one as a template.

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I bought a new cover last year for my z210 shabah. If I remember right I got it from Iboats.com. They had my boat in their lineup of custom covers. I had in made from the sharkskin material. The red matches my boat real well and it has a very nice fit also. I dont have my boat back from winter hibernation yet or I would post a pic for you. I still have the origional cover and it looks to be in good shape, but it leaks a little when it rains. the new sharkskin keeps it dry as a bone.


John

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Thanks for all the good feedback! I'll do some research on the shark skin cover and see if they have one in for mine. I'll also check out some local cover makers and compare. Will let you know what I find out.

:)

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I was looking at the Sharksin as well, but I was hoping somebody here might have some direction on it.. I have heard a lot of horror stories about covers..

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Finally got the boat out of storage today. Here are the pics of the sharkskin cover I got from Iboats.com

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I'm impressed, looks great! :wink_thumbup:

What'd that cover cost you, if you don't mind me asking?

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It was around 350 dollars if I remember right.

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That is exactly the one I was looking at.. How does it trailer, with the top on it..

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I think it would do alright, I have never went any farther than about 10 miles with it on the boat. The only problem I have with it is the straps really get to vibrating going down the road. The cover seems to stay nice and tight and doesnt bunch up anywhere.

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Instead of putting the straps on nice and straight without any twists in them, intentionally add one twist to each strap before tightening them down. This will help keep them from vibrating while driving down the road.

Very nice looking cover for not being custom made though. I'm impressed. :wink_thumbup:

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Thanks for the info, I will give that a try!

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Google Boatcover.info, covers for every model and year of Mariah, storage and travel, many colours to choose from, good pricing.

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Thanks to everyone. This helps a lot.