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skibum1110
Senior Member Joined: October-21-2007 Location: Lakeland, FL Status: Offline Points: 254 |
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Posted: April-16-2008 at 12:32am |
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where can I get a full cover for a 1975 ski nautique??
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1975 Ski Nautique 2000 Ski Nautique 2006 Ski Nautique 206 Limited 2005 Air Nautique 206 Team |
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Brktracer
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I bought one from Overtons about 6 years ago for the 76. It fits great and has held up very well. It is grey in color but I don't remember the brand or any other details. I think it cost around $200. ???
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81nautique
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I have a new Sharkskin cover coming from Overtons this week, s/b in thursday. let me get it on the boat this weekend and I'll let you know how it fits. Just over $200. They have a Sunbrella one for about $450.
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You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails
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81nautique
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Skibum1110,
I put the new cover on last night and it does fit pretty good. The sharkskin is decent but the sunbrella is certainly much heavier material but double the cost. I will not tow with this cover without padding the corners of the windshield and reinforcing the tie down straps though. For a little over $200 I think this will be fine as when not in use my boat sits in a garage. If it was out in the weather I would have gone with the better cover though. |
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You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails
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farmer
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How well do those covers work when towing? I was wondering about the sharp corners without any reinforcing. |
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Watch your fingers.
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81nautique
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I wouldn't recommend towing with this cover unless you protect all the sharp corners especially the top corners of the windshield. I used an old heavy weight moving blanket and made some edge protectors to go over my windshield to protect the cover. I also made some that slip over the drivers and rear seats to protect them from chafing during a long time. There was a thread a while ago about towing with a cover and most seemed to not do it but other than a 30 mile trip to the river I always tow covered. |
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You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails
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8122pbrainard
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If the weather is good, most wood boat owners will not trailer with a cover and risk scratching varnish. I even take it a step farther and will trailer in the rain. I'd rather have to just clean the boat than do a refinish! There are some however who will have their covers fleece lined! |
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81nautique
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I understand that thinking but I'm not worried about varnish. I towed 4 hours once without a cover and the boat interior was so full of road grime I'll never do it again. |
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You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails
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8122pbrainard
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Alan, Yes, I should have mentioned that a varnished wood boat is a extreme but I know you are aware of that. One of these days when you get that wood, you will need to think about it further! I have seen in some cases with a bad cover and over long distances where fiberglass is scuffed up. The major difference is it sure is a lot easier to buff up the glass than the varnish. |
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