Best Boat Cover?

[scott023]

Originally Posted by RNR-Marine

Actually, the factory OEM covers are Sunbrella. Our Exact-Fit covers are offered in Sunbrella as well.

Just verified with MMS, who sell the most MC in the world. Mooring cover IS NOT Sunbrella. Bimini is, but the factory OEM is not.

[RNR-Marine]

Well, we sell a lot of them (OEM covers manufactured by Great Lakes Boats Top Co.) and they are all Sunbrella ...

[scott023]

Originally Posted by RNR-Marine

Well, we sell a lot of them (OEM covers manufactured by Great Lakes Boats Top Co.) and they are all Sunbrella ...

They aren't factory MC covers then.

[scott023]

My factory MC cover wasn't Sunbrella.

[BrooksfamX2]

Originally Posted by scott023

That's interesting. Both the dealer and the upholstery shop I took my boat to said that the material the factory cover is made of is not Sunbrella. Wonder why the dealer would say it wasn't...

OEM covers, at least the black ones like my X2 has is not Sunbrella. It is Surlast made by Glen Raven who also makes Sunbrella. (what I have read)

[scott023]

Originally Posted by BrooksfamX2

OEM covers, at least the black ones like my X2 has is not Sunbrella. It is Surlast made by Glen Raven who also makes Sunbrella. (what I have read)

Surlast, that's the word I was looking for. Big difference between that and Sunbrella.

[varun]

Looking at Ski Boat Covers (The Canvas Shoppe) and they only have ones listed upto year 2011 for the X25. I need one for a 2013 or 2014, any suggestions? Also these seem pricey, like close to $1000 shipped, is that reasonable?

[east tx skier]

Originally Posted by ttu

^^ curious as to why you used Malibu in your statement. they made me one when I had my 05 supra ssv and I know eastie has one on his nautique.

great covers btw!!

I don't have an Evolution cover. Mine is a Coversports cover. Same concept, however. Both Evolution and Coversports were started by former Rankin covers employees. Rankin is no longer in business. My Coversports cover has been excellent and I know that people with Evolution covers have been satisfied as well.

As for the brand link, when they first left Rankin, Evolution tended to do Malibu and Coversports tended to do Correct Craft. They have each branched out to other brands since then.

An oft posted picture of my cover. No snaps. No poles. Trailerable. I have towed through a virtual monsoon with it and my boat interior was bone dry when I got home.

[DavidMCX30]

I went with Evolution Covers based on east tx skier review of his Coversports version. I LOVE that it's poleless. Because my boat is 23', we have to add a loop for a bungee to bring everything into taunt, tent form (meaning the water is shed by the pitch of the cover). Corey was fantastic to work with. Every person that ever helps me put my cover on says it's the best they've ever seen...including folks at my marina. I will never go back to poles. Huge fan.

[JohnE]

Originally Posted by east tx skier

I don't have an Evolution cover. Mine is a Coversports cover. Same concept, however. Both Evolution and Coversports were started by former Rankin covers employees. Rankin is no longer in business. My Coversports cover has been excellent and I know that people with Evolution covers have been satisfied as well.

As for the brand link, when they first left Rankin, Evolution tended to do Malibu and Coversports tended to do Correct Craft. They have each branched out to other brands since then.

An oft posted picture of my cover. No snaps. No poles. Trailerable. I have towed through a virtual monsoon with it and my boat interior was bone dry when I got home.

Based on your endorsement, I just ordered a Coversports cover. Dealt with Brent. He said they have patterns for many older MC's. I couldn't believe how affordable it was. Late season discount or something. Last day to order one for this year is tomorrow. After that they lay off much of their staff until orders pick up in the Spring. If anyone wants to get in touch with them their number is (425) 491-9641 or email is [email protected]