Question: Where can i find a boat cover?

(Posted by: RAY E on 2010-08-31 19:46:33)

I recently purchased a 1980 terry v fishing boat according to the title it is a blue bayou special edition 17 foot it has a 90 hp evinrude. does anyone no where i can get a cover or a travel cover for it or maybe someone out there has one they want to sell. i really would like to find one that covers the boat and has the cover for the motor attached. i have a catalog from overtons but dont seem to find what i need there please help thanks

Posted by: Derrick S on 2010-08-31, 20:03:49

You can try the West Marine link and see if they have what you want, or find a Marine Canvas shop and have a custom one made in the color you want.

Posted by: Cliff on 2010-08-31, 20:01:34

Walmart sells generic covers fairly cheaply. you can also just use tarps. both will rot away with time in the sun..... doing it in layers protects the under layers from the sun. tarps are cheap, but not as durable as a real cover. the most important part is to make the cover properly serve its purpose you must get it stand up high in the middle, like a tent, so whatever falls on it just runs right off. especially come the rainy season. if the cover is not tightly on in a tented fashion, water will just puddle up and you likely see molding of the cover and whatever it touches inside the boat. you can also have a custom fitted cover made for the boat. it should be built in a fashion to tent nice and easily every time, but it is more costly.

Posted by: jtexas on 2010-08-31, 20:52:15

My walmart cover was excellent but when if finally tore up after 5 years or so, I bought a more fitted one on ebay....wish I'd just gone back to wallymart. get an oversized one, and cover the motor with it too, is what I ded, worked great. (I know that 1980 terry boat, made in monroe lousiana...my 1980 kingfisher built in clarkesville tx is a pretty fair copy of it)

Posted by: seattlesailor2000 on 2010-09-01, 01:49:40

I've had really good luck with the boat covers for sale on Ebay. here is a sample of what's available motors.desc.shop.ebay.com/ i.html?_nkw= ob+ boat+ cover &_sacat= 26443 &Accessories%2520%2526%2520Gear%2520Type= Covers &Part%2520Type= Accessories%2520%2526%2520Gear &_dmpt= Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear &_odkw= &_osacat= 26443 &bkBtn= &LH_TitleDesc= 1 &_trksid= p4506.m270.l1313 &_rdc= 1 hope this helps

Posted by: Freedom Wins IV on 2010-09-01, 02:34:29

Check on iboats.com and click on the section for custom covers. I bought a full cover for my 21ft Glastron GS205 three years ago and it fits like a glove! It did cost about $650 but it's worth it to protect the interior after we recovered all the seats ourselves! I will suggest you purchase one with the built in vent to keep any mildew from forming over the time it is on. They are made for travel and comes with the tiedowns!! Well worth the investment and come with a 5 years warranty. For your Terry, the covers should be alot less in price!