Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1976 13 foot Sport cover needed
Posted by ytnoiz on 03/27/17 - 10:46 AM
#1
I have a 1976 13ft Sport model. I am looking for a cover for it. I want something i can get on the boat while it is on a small lift. Any suggestions. Would be much appreciated! It does not have a bow rail, just side rails and a 40HP Johnson.
Edited by ytnoiz on 03/27/17 - 10:49 AM
Posted by jgortva on 03/27/17 - 2:20 PM
#2
ytnoiz,
Any generic 13 foot sport cover will come with a drawstring type rope or bungee that goes around the circumference of the boat and will be drawn together and tied in the rear of the boat kind of like the elastic cord in a pair of sweat pants. They are available online from numerous suppliers from $80-$200 depending on the quality. Problem is that these covers are really trailer covers necessitating tying them down to the trailer and using poles to form a peak and make the cover tight so rain does not pool in the center of the cover pulling it into the boat. Trying to use one of these as a mooring cover for use in the water or on a lift will mean you will either have to be an acrobat in order to tie the cover to the lift to keep it secured and water tight or you will have to install some snaps on both the cover and sides of your boat so you can snap the cover to the boat to keep it on and tight and again use poles to make a peak for the rain to run off the cover. The second option is to find a local canvas guy who will make a custom cover that will also be held onto the boat with snaps or some other type of fasteners to keep the cover on the boat and again a couple of poles to hold the cover up to let water roll off the cover rather than pool in spots and pull the cover into the boat. The difference will be that the generic cover will look sloppy and homemade and the custom cover will look tight and work better, however, the custom cover could run anywhere from $250-$500 or so if you have a decent priced canvas guy, if it is anymore than that, keep shopping.
Jim G.
Posted by ytnoiz on 03/27/17 - 6:46 PM
#3
Wow, exactly the response I was looking for! Thanks Jim, truly appreciated.
Posted by Buzzcut39 on 03/28/17 - 3:52 AM
#4
Check on craigslist, I believe it was North jersey or New York area. A guy had a newer cover for a 13 sport for sale after having sold his boat. Sorry I don't have more specific info but I saw it while browsing, good luck.
Found it. Not sure if this will work or he'll ship but here it is.
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/bpo/6058347289.html
Edited by Buzzcut39 on 03/28/17 - 4:04 AM
Posted by ytnoiz on 03/28/17 - 5:35 AM
#5
Thanks!
Posted by max366 on 03/28/17 - 7:17 AM
#6
I restore these and one of my customers needed a cover for his 1980 13ft Sport. Here are a few options
Custom made- expensive but nice. From the supplier:
The mooring cover for a 13' Sport 1980 is part #52-1104-00 and sells for $751. plus UPS shipping.
Our items are fabricated to order and come in your choice of color.
If you place an order it would leave our facility within 7 business days.
We use a Sunbrella fabric which is a dyed acrylic. You can view the color choices on our website www.millscanvas.com
A couple of generic cover but made for 1983 boats- you'd have to check to see if it fits yours. They attach to the trailer as the other post indicated.
https://www.wholesalemarine.com/83-95-boston-whaler-13-sport-sc.html
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/bc_results.cgi?make=BOSTON+WHALER&year=1983&model=SPORT+13+SIDE+CONSOLE+O%2FB&r=show_bc_results