Covercare Ltd - my new cockpit cover

[Firefly625]

Been a joy dealing with Covercare, family owned business. Almost unique to a marine industry company they answer calls, messages & emails. My spec request for my cover was ridiculous, I wanted everything to be unzippable, or rolled up, it included new framework. Made during lockdown. On the basis almost half my boat is cockpit, covering it all was a task!

First fit this morning which was perfect, Shows a true craftsman.

 

[paul salliss]

Looks very smart, I need a Bimini so will call them

 

[Firefly625]

Looks very smart, I need a Bimini so will call them

They are experiencing a backlog of work now, due to lockdown slowing marine demand from earlier in the season to just about now just to when their business normally turns to suppling garden/gazebo replacement covers. But call Dave,they won’t turn away business, just a healthy lead time you may experience!

 

[Firefly625]

I mean I wanted my cover to be weather proof, so rather than big voids around my stern cleats, he crafted a Velcro cover to allow for warps but sealing from wind & rain..

 

[Assassin]

Simple and well executed, looks good.

 

[Montemar]

Would you mind telling us what it cost please?
I ask because I am about to do something similar and am looking for a supplier.
You appear to have also had matching cushions.

 

[ashtead]

Interested in screen covers - did they make them and how are they attached ?

 

[Firefly625]

Would you mind telling us what it cost please?
I ask because I am about to do something similar and am looking for a supplier.
You appear to have also had matching cushions.

well after being quote £7k by a highly recommended cover maker which I thought daylight robbery, again Covercare came up trumps:

£2955+vat for cover

£140+vat for windscreen cover (wheelhouse side window covers not included in that, they didn’t need replacement)

seats cushions I made myself a few years back?

 

[Firefly625]

Interested in screen covers - did they make them and how are they attached ?

Windscreen cover they made, it was a replacement cover so took old one for pattern. It’s fixed with press studs. Cost Just under £140+vat for windscreen - did not not include sides.

 

[Montemar]

Thankyou for the info. I think I would be looking at £1500-£2000 in that case.

 

[ashtead]

Thanks for info on screen covers just what we need for our fixed screen with sprayhood windows on top so when back ashore will drop a line . Hopefully Haslar is not too far for them.

 

[burgundyben]

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I mean I wanted my cover to be weather proof, so rather than big voids around my stern cleats, he crafted a Velcro cover to allow for warps but sealing from wind & rain..

Nice touch.

 

[Firefly625]

Thanks for info on screen covers just what we need for our fixed screen with sprayhood windows on top so when back ashore will drop a line . Hopefully Haslar is not too far for them.

they are based in Emsworth so actually the Hamble is a bit off their normal stomping ground but Haslar much closer for them.