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Mark D posted 05-19-2003 11:16 PM ET (US)
I need to get a mooring cover for my 17' Montauk. I need the type that fits tight around the boat without sagging. Can someone recommend brand?
JBCornwell posted 05-20-2003 12:29 AM ET (US)
Yes, Mark.
Mills. I have used three different brands. Only Mills fits.
Red sky at night.. .
JB
Mark D posted 05-20-2003 07:27 AM ET (US)
Where do you buy them?
JBCornwell posted 05-20-2003 07:51 AM ET (US)
Hi, Mark.
Mills was the OEM for Boston Whaler canvas for many years and is still the best.
You can find a link by searching the OEMs Forum.
Red sky at night. . .
JB
Mark D posted 05-20-2003 05:11 PM ET (US)
What would an estimated cost for one from Mills?
BugsyG posted 05-20-2003 07:27 PM ET (US)
I don't know what it is with Mills!!!/? But if one would like a nice cover for an affordable price, one must take it to a professionl canvas shop, have it done right and tight and then you will have no problems.
Sunbrella for example, it has to be fit screaming tight and the it will stretch out (about 3% expansion factor in Sunbrella). Thats how we do our tops and they come out beautiful.
JAZZ
kend posted 05-20-2003 11:06 PM ET (US)
You can find a montauk cover at overtons $252.00. I purchased one last year it fit perfect. www.overtons.com
Mark D posted 05-21-2003 06:56 AM ET (US)
KEND: Is that the one in the Overton's catalog called "Sundura Transport Cover" ?
It listd for $264.99 in the "2003 Spring Master Catalog".
I saw an old thread that the Mill's can cost about $850
DanT posted 05-21-2003 07:34 AM ET (US)
I have an Overton's Sundura Transport cover and it fits perfectly.
Mark D posted 05-21-2003 03:56 PM ET (US)
To the guys who repsonded about the Overton's Sundura cover: do you use it for mooring or trailering? I am concerned about mooring. The boat goes in next week till November
hooter posted 05-21-2003 04:17 PM ET (US)
Ok, now picture this and see what you'll be payin' for. A Mills mooring cover will fit your particular rig like a spandex leotard on Jennifer Lopez's backside. Any other brand cover will at best fit like a two-sizes-too-large pair o'Sears briefs on yer li'l brother, or at woist a pair of Depends on Gramma. So count your coins and take your pick.
Sorry Bugs, but that's the whole trut':-!
Rick Dewees posted 05-21-2003 05:20 PM ET (US)
Taylor Made has covers designed specifically for Montauks. Has anyone had experience with these?
Rick
BugsyG posted 05-21-2003 06:04 PM ET (US)
Hi hoots!
I like your analogies. Those are funny! I just believe that it is good to have a canvas shop make one (like I did) and it fits the boat to a T. Its a custom fit that looks proportionate to the boat. Bye Hoots!
JAZZ
Ferdinando posted 05-21-2003 06:13 PM ET (US)
Mark:
I purchased a custom fit cover from Overtons for my Montauk (Sundura) fits like a glove and I also use it for trailering.
I know Miller does a beautiful cover but 850 vs 260 is quite a difference and belive me the Sundura looks like a custom job. I had one on my 15 and after 4 yrs it still looked new.
Good luck,
Fred
1982MONTAUK posted 05-21-2003 07:01 PM ET (US)
I like the stuff from Mills, I just got a Suntop and I'm very haooy with that. But at a potential savings of 400-500.00. I think this Sundura is worth a look.
andygere posted 05-21-2003 07:36 PM ET (US)
If you go the custom canvas route, and get equivalent quality, it will cost you every bit as much as a Mills. The advantage of the Mills is that it is a proven design, refined over the years. I had a very nice custom cover made for my Outrage 22 Cuddy since Mills didn't offer one, and it has a T-top. I paid Mills type dollars, and have a high quality cover that I'm pleased with. I have however, needed to have a few "adjustments" made (at no charge) to get it just right.
Mark D posted 05-21-2003 09:15 PM ET (US)
Hey Fred good to hear from you again. (I bought a trim motor off of you a few years ago.) Thanks for responding. I'm glad you like the Overton's canvas. That s most likely the way I'll go.
kend posted 05-22-2003 10:56 PM ET (US)
The overton cover fits perfect. It is made for a montauk. I use it for both mooring and transport.I use bunge cords instead of the hull tiedowns for transport.
Mark D posted 05-23-2003 06:17 AM ET (US)
.....thanks
Jimm posted 05-23-2003 10:59 AM ET (US)
As I stated in a topic in the "post classic" section. I have a 2003 Montauk. Mills wants $720 plus shipping; Boatcoversdirect.com wants $388 which includes shipping. For $400 I can put up with a little "looseness". It is also made of Sunbrella and warrantied for 5 years. We'll see how comparable it is..Jim
Holy Cow posted 05-27-2003 03:35 PM ET (US)
Does Overton have a Montauk 170 Cover available??? I called and they said the covers are for the '98- 2000 Montauks!!! What is available for the Montauk 170??? HC

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Author	Topic: 17' Montauk Mooring Cover
Mark D	posted 05-19-2003 11:16 PM ET (US) I need to get a mooring cover for my 17' Montauk. I need the type that fits tight around the boat without sagging. Can someone recommend brand?
JBCornwell	posted 05-20-2003 12:29 AM ET (US) Yes, Mark. Mills. I have used three different brands. Only Mills fits. Red sky at night.. . JB
Mark D	posted 05-20-2003 07:27 AM ET (US) Where do you buy them?
JBCornwell	posted 05-20-2003 07:51 AM ET (US) Hi, Mark. Mills was the OEM for Boston Whaler canvas for many years and is still the best. You can find a link by searching the OEMs Forum. Red sky at night. . . JB
Mark D	posted 05-20-2003 05:11 PM ET (US) What would an estimated cost for one from Mills?
BugsyG	posted 05-20-2003 07:27 PM ET (US) I don't know what it is with Mills!!!/? But if one would like a nice cover for an affordable price, one must take it to a professionl canvas shop, have it done right and tight and then you will have no problems. Sunbrella for example, it has to be fit screaming tight and the it will stretch out (about 3% expansion factor in Sunbrella). Thats how we do our tops and they come out beautiful. JAZZ
kend	posted 05-20-2003 11:06 PM ET (US) You can find a montauk cover at overtons $252.00. I purchased one last year it fit perfect. www.overtons.com
Mark D	posted 05-21-2003 06:56 AM ET (US) KEND: Is that the one in the Overton's catalog called "Sundura Transport Cover" ? It listd for $264.99 in the "2003 Spring Master Catalog". I saw an old thread that the Mill's can cost about $850
DanT	posted 05-21-2003 07:34 AM ET (US) I have an Overton's Sundura Transport cover and it fits perfectly.
Mark D	posted 05-21-2003 03:56 PM ET (US) To the guys who repsonded about the Overton's Sundura cover: do you use it for mooring or trailering? I am concerned about mooring. The boat goes in next week till November
hooter	posted 05-21-2003 04:17 PM ET (US) Ok, now picture this and see what you'll be payin' for. A Mills mooring cover will fit your particular rig like a spandex leotard on Jennifer Lopez's backside. Any other brand cover will at best fit like a two-sizes-too-large pair o'Sears briefs on yer li'l brother, or at woist a pair of Depends on Gramma. So count your coins and take your pick. Sorry Bugs, but that's the whole trut':-!
Rick Dewees	posted 05-21-2003 05:20 PM ET (US) Taylor Made has covers designed specifically for Montauks. Has anyone had experience with these? Rick
BugsyG	posted 05-21-2003 06:04 PM ET (US) Hi hoots! I like your analogies. Those are funny! I just believe that it is good to have a canvas shop make one (like I did) and it fits the boat to a T. Its a custom fit that looks proportionate to the boat. Bye Hoots! JAZZ
Ferdinando	posted 05-21-2003 06:13 PM ET (US) Mark: I purchased a custom fit cover from Overtons for my Montauk (Sundura) fits like a glove and I also use it for trailering. I know Miller does a beautiful cover but 850 vs 260 is quite a difference and belive me the Sundura looks like a custom job. I had one on my 15 and after 4 yrs it still looked new. Good luck, Fred
1982MONTAUK	posted 05-21-2003 07:01 PM ET (US) I like the stuff from Mills, I just got a Suntop and I'm very haooy with that. But at a potential savings of 400-500.00. I think this Sundura is worth a look.
andygere	posted 05-21-2003 07:36 PM ET (US) If you go the custom canvas route, and get equivalent quality, it will cost you every bit as much as a Mills. The advantage of the Mills is that it is a proven design, refined over the years. I had a very nice custom cover made for my Outrage 22 Cuddy since Mills didn't offer one, and it has a T-top. I paid Mills type dollars, and have a high quality cover that I'm pleased with. I have however, needed to have a few "adjustments" made (at no charge) to get it just right.
Mark D	posted 05-21-2003 09:15 PM ET (US) Hey Fred good to hear from you again. (I bought a trim motor off of you a few years ago.) Thanks for responding. I'm glad you like the Overton's canvas. That s most likely the way I'll go.
kend	posted 05-22-2003 10:56 PM ET (US) The overton cover fits perfect. It is made for a montauk. I use it for both mooring and transport.I use bunge cords instead of the hull tiedowns for transport.
Mark D	posted 05-23-2003 06:17 AM ET (US) .....thanks
Jimm	posted 05-23-2003 10:59 AM ET (US) As I stated in a topic in the "post classic" section. I have a 2003 Montauk. Mills wants $720 plus shipping; Boatcoversdirect.com wants $388 which includes shipping. For $400 I can put up with a little "looseness". It is also made of Sunbrella and warrantied for 5 years. We'll see how comparable it is..Jim
Holy Cow	posted 05-27-2003 03:35 PM ET (US) Does Overton have a Montauk 170 Cover available??? I called and they said the covers are for the '98- 2000 Montauks!!! What is available for the Montauk 170??? HC