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Fleet
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Initially Posted - 05/31/2011 : 07:15:59

Has anyone had a cover professionally made for our Capri 25? If so where and how much? I made one myself but used a cheaper sunbrella imitation and it fell apart after 1.5 years. I don't want to play Seamstress again.

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klassi1
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Response Posted - 06/01/2011 : 15:05:38

Your best bet may be a local marine upholstry shop.

I make due with bungee cords and a gray tarp. It covers the cabintop and a third of the cockpit. Not the most attractive but it's worked pretty well for 2 years.

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dberlind
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Response Posted - 07/29/2011 : 19:37:34

I actually have the original cover that came with the Capri 25. At least I think it is. It's fits perfectly, with velcro areas that go around the stays. Not sure if there's way to template off of it.

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 Has anyone had a cover professionally made for our Capri 25? If so where and how much? I made one myself but used a cheaper sunbrella imitation and it fell apart after 1.5 years. I don't want to play Seamstress again.
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Fleet
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Response Posted - 07/31/2011 : 06:50:06

Thanks, but I don't think I'm going to need it. I ordered a custom cut, 8x15, vinyl coated tarp from McMaster-Carr. Cost was around $130 vs $200 for sunbrella. With the new tarp, I just have to cut and sew the cut-outs for the mast and traveler. Also will add an extra layer around the cabin winches.

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dberlind
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Response Posted - 08/01/2011 : 18:59:33

Nice! Can you take a picture of it after you're done and share it here. I might want to replace mine at some point.

Thanks.

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JimGo
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Response Posted - 10/13/2011 : 08:17:48

Wow Fleet, that sounds cool! Is an 8x15 big enough? Or are you just worried about covering the cockpit area?

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Fleet
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Response Posted - 10/13/2011 : 13:27:05

The 15' length was actually too long for what I wanted. 15' takes the cover from the front of the mast to the back of the cockpit. I really should have gotten it about 5' shorter to cover from the mast to just in front of the traveller. I'll probably cut it back this winter. Main concern is to cover the windows and entry way. I did learn one neat trick. I tried sewing reinforcement patches but this material proved to tough for my heavy duty sewing machine. I wound up using a vinyl adhesive, I think its called HH66, to glue the winch patches and reinforce cutouts. So far the adhesive has held up and definitely makes modifications easier. The material has made it through the hot Alabama summer sun without any signs of degradation.

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 10/25/2011 : 21:00:31

Photos......

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Fleet
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Response Posted - 10/31/2011 : 14:40:03

I cut the tarp down from 8x15 to 8x10. Glued reinforcement strips and added grommets to the traveller side. It doesnt' fit sweetly like a custom tarp but it does the job of covering the windows completely.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 11/04/2011 : 15:50:27

You guys may have seen it on another thread, but for our C-25, I went on Ebay and bought a good quality powerboat cover, took it to a canvas shop, and had it modified to fit the C-25. Modifications included trimming off the front "V", adding a hole for the mast and zipper to the side, and trimming off the excess length aft that I didn't want. Key was good quality material and a rope hem along the edge instead of elastic. The nylon straps that would otherwise go under the powerboat, while on the trailer, are used to secure the cover to the stanchions, etc.

total cost on the one pictured was under $150, my current one was about $250, cost a bit more up front and I had more mods done. The key to cost savings is getting a good deal on Ebay.
Covers I looked at were for 16'-18' powerboats.

I've since replaced this one, better fabric and cut better - sunbrella, extends more forward to cover the forward hatch, and trimmed off better in the cockpit. On my newer one, the rope along the outer edge is looped over the bow cleats, then the line is tied off at the stern on each side. Oh yes, I also had two extra grommets added at the aft end of the cover after trimming off the excess material to aid in tying off the cover.

Edited by - dmpilc on 11/04/2011 16:08:27

GaryB
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Response Posted - 12/12/2011 : 19:09:43

David,

Do you still have the old cover and would you be interested in selling it?

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 12/14/2011 : 22:02:05

Yes, I do have it. I was going to throw it over our C-22, but I'm willing to sell it. It was originally a Bass Pro Tahoe cover. It's a bit weather stained, but still servicable.
$40 plus postage.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 12/15/2011 : 19:05:33

Would it be too much trouble to ask for a picture or two? I'm definitely interested. Any gues on how mych the shipping would be?

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 12/16/2011 : 14:55:17

My guess is shipping would be in the $25-30 range, about the same as shipping a main or genoa. If we can get a day or two of dry weather, I'll spread it out on the deck and take a few pics.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 12/16/2011 : 19:48:22

Does it look even close to the pictures in your post above?

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 12/17/2011 : 12:49:53

Took these today. For perspective, I laid it acros our C-22, which is where I was thinking of using it after making the 2nd one. Bear in mind that it will not extend to the stern on a C-25. The stains show where water collected on some excess fabric on the sides and in the cockpit. If I had kept it on the C-25 I would have removed about 18" at the end so water would drain into the cockpit better. In the second pic, the white patches are padding patches for the windshield, cleats, etc. on the boat the cover was originally designed for.
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Edited by - dmpilc on 12/17/2011 13:02:33

dmpilc
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Response Posted - 12/17/2011 : 13:04:49

My apologies, Fleet, I didn't mean to take over the thread, but maybe this will give you an idea or two.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 12/17/2011 : 16:08:36

David - Can you send me your email adrress? c25 at gbsweather dot com

I apologize too! I'm bad about this and I will work hard not to do it again. This will be my last post on this issue.

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Arlington
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Response Posted - 12/22/2011 : 19:50:55

Hi Gary, your posts on the cover thread, were just fine. You guys helped me to figure out a more effective and economical solution for a cover. I get tired of leaves and bird poop all over the boat, and a reasonable cover would be nice.

BTW Fleet, there are 12 covers at BassPro.com for the 'Tahoe" any idea which of the twelve, you would use if you were to do it again?

Thanks
Doug

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 12/22/2011 : 20:37:26

I'm pretty sure the Tahoe cover was a store return, probably the wrong size or model. I bought it on Ebay very cheap, so I don't know the Tahoe model. What I was looking for was a cover for a 16-18 ft boat but a 14-16 ft boat cover would probably also work as the one I bought was about 2-3 ft too long. You also want a cover with a rope hem, not elastic, and tie-down straps.

Edited by - dmpilc on 01/07/2012 13:09:54

shnool
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Response Posted - 08/23/2012 : 12:33:11

I know this is an old thread, sorry for digging it up... but is this what you are trying to accomplish? I may have the original canvas since the prior owner used it to template this new one. For the record it covers the windows, cabintops, around the base of the mast, and cockpit/cabin threshhold nicely.

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