The C-Brats :: - Boat Cover (2024)

I asked for some mods from the stock design initially. I sent them marked up pictures showing where all the reinforcements should go. Once I got it, I decided I wanted a few more changes and pads, and they fixed it up for a very reasonable price. Amongst other changes, mine covers the sides of the boat down to the trailer fenders.

It was all done over the phone and via email.

The only thing I had to do was add some more eyelets and the tie down lines.

$500? $1000? $1500?

Last one I had custom made for an airplane was $400. No idea on a boat.

Are these covers tailorable? Installable with one person?

I took pictures of our boat and provided some specific measurements they requested. In effect, they will tailor the standard pattern to your specs.

I can put on and remove the cover by myself using the following approach:
I sort of roll the cover as I uncover the boat working toward the front from the co*ckpit. By the time I get to the bow, I have a long roll of cover hanging equally to both sides of the bow. I then toss it to the ground and fold the long roll into a smaller package for storage. Reverse the process when installing it.

Les

The tabular format does not translate well to the forum.

C-Dory6929A25' Cruiser Full200443.25

C-Dory6929B25' Cruiser Aft Curtain200413.5
C-Dory692719 Angler200332.5

C-Dory657422' Cruise200136.75
C-Dory790822 Angler200137.25

C-Dory638016 Angler200022
C-Dory640016' Cruise200026.25

For example a C Dory 25 cover will use almost 2x that of a 16, thus the increased in amount of material and cost.

If possible try and get one of the UV resistant threads. They cost ten times as much as standard threads, but last years longer, with out the costly re-sewing of seams, due to UV degradation of the thread.

I have found Angola to be very responsive about the customization. I have also modified their covers myself, such as when I added Radar, and made a cutout for the dome, and then made a cover for the dome on top of the strut.

They will re-enforce areas where there are cleats or spots where chafing may occur.

For example Pacific Blue (the most common boat cover color) is $23 a running yard for 46" wide, and $27 a yard for the 60" wide. I usually go with the 60" wide for most marine projects.

Is there a "cheap" alternative? Do the generic costco/Cabelas boat or rv covers work for a damn?

So far, I'm impressed. It fits my Cape Cruiser 23 and even covers the outboards and anchor. For the price, I thought that I can buy replacements if it doesn't last long, but after a year it is holding up well... the center console version fits over my radar arch and the covering over the co*ckpit has vents....not bad!
ps: I bought the 1200 Denier instead of the 600..
Chris

Lots of things have supply and delivery issues right now. Maybe Sunbrella is one of them. The other issue is that some places are short on workers.