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RobertRibley posted 10-31-2011 11:54 AM ET (US)
I am looking for a cover for a 1993 Sport 13. The boat spends most of its time sitting outside through storms in northern California. I would like to purchase the best cover for it. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.
Robert
Tom W Clark posted 10-31-2011 12:01 PM ET (US)
Then you will want the Mills Mooring Cover form Wm. J. Mill & Co.
http://www.millscanvas.com/frame_index2.htm
macfam posted 10-31-2011 12:09 PM ET (US)
The OEM for Boston Whaler Sunbrella covers is Mills Canvas in Greenport, NY.
Great quality, fit etc, but.......as everything Whaler......an expensive initial investment.
We have had several Mills covers and no complaints.
Currently have a mooring cover, and bimini-suntop for our 13' Super Sport.
Mooring cover protects from sun, birds (installed a Gull Sweep)and keeps rain out. Every weekend, teh cover comes off and it's spotless.
One major differnce is the "clip" they have that fastens to the rubrail without drilling holes for snaps etc.
Look up the year and model Whaler on their site. Give them a call for pricing. Ask if they have any "seconds" that may have a small patch or odd color. We saved by accepting one with a 2" x 2" patch.
www.millscanvas.com
floridaskater posted 11-02-2011 04:39 PM ET (US)
I will also vouch for this Mills cover. I have one on our 13 and one for our 16 Nauset/Eastport. Great covers.
Steve
Prelude posted 11-02-2011 07:59 PM ET (US)
I posted a similar request some time ago. I took one posters advice and used a sliver tarp. Installed a pole system in the middle so water wouldn't collect and for well under 50 bucks had a great storage cover. Don't worry about bird droppings or sun damage. I'll just replace the tarp in a couple more years.
Tohsgib posted 11-03-2011 08:42 AM ET (US)
The best cover or the most expensive cover? Most expensive is probably Mills. Great covers but I would by no means call them the best. A better cover would come all the way down the sides, cover the engine and maybe even cover the trailer if you so desire.
Jefecinco posted 11-04-2011 09:03 AM ET (US)
A locally fabricated custom cover is probably the best VALUE for many of us.
A discussion of the merits of tarps, stock, semi-custom, or custom covers can go on at great length and deserves a separate thread.
Butch
Tom W Clark posted 11-04-2011 09:54 AM ET (US)
A locally fabricated Sunbrella cover will NOT cost less than the Mills cover nor will have the Mills clips to secure it.
The Mills cover is a mooring cover. A cover that comes down the sides cannot be used when the boat is on the water and need to be tied off to the trailer frame, or a bazillion little hooks and screws need to be installed into the hull to secure it.
If you are looking for economical full coverage of the motor and trailer too, use a brown or green plastic tarp.
dgoodhue posted 11-04-2011 11:55 AM ET (US)
I tarp over my Mills cover for expected big storms.
Tohsgib posted 11-04-2011 12:22 PM ET (US)
You should not have to...I heard they are made of Kryptonite.
dgoodhue posted 11-04-2011 04:45 PM ET (US)
I probably don't need to. However for the price I paid for it, I would be super pissed if it ever blew off.
macfam posted 11-05-2011 05:58 AM ET (US)
Nick,
50% Kryptonite, 50% Kevlar, woven together.
A great value over time.............just like a Whaler!
[;-)

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Author	Topic: SPORT 13 Best Cover
RobertRibley	posted 10-31-2011 11:54 AM ET (US) I am looking for a cover for a 1993 Sport 13. The boat spends most of its time sitting outside through storms in northern California. I would like to purchase the best cover for it. Thanks in advance for your recommendations. Robert
Tom W Clark	posted 10-31-2011 12:01 PM ET (US) Then you will want the Mills Mooring Cover form Wm. J. Mill & Co. http://www.millscanvas.com/frame_index2.htm
macfam	posted 10-31-2011 12:09 PM ET (US) The OEM for Boston Whaler Sunbrella covers is Mills Canvas in Greenport, NY. Great quality, fit etc, but.......as everything Whaler......an expensive initial investment. We have had several Mills covers and no complaints. Currently have a mooring cover, and bimini-suntop for our 13' Super Sport. Mooring cover protects from sun, birds (installed a Gull Sweep)and keeps rain out. Every weekend, teh cover comes off and it's spotless. One major differnce is the "clip" they have that fastens to the rubrail without drilling holes for snaps etc. Look up the year and model Whaler on their site. Give them a call for pricing. Ask if they have any "seconds" that may have a small patch or odd color. We saved by accepting one with a 2" x 2" patch. www.millscanvas.com
floridaskater	posted 11-02-2011 04:39 PM ET (US) I will also vouch for this Mills cover. I have one on our 13 and one for our 16 Nauset/Eastport. Great covers. Steve
Prelude	posted 11-02-2011 07:59 PM ET (US) I posted a similar request some time ago. I took one posters advice and used a sliver tarp. Installed a pole system in the middle so water wouldn't collect and for well under 50 bucks had a great storage cover. Don't worry about bird droppings or sun damage. I'll just replace the tarp in a couple more years.
Tohsgib	posted 11-03-2011 08:42 AM ET (US) The best cover or the most expensive cover? Most expensive is probably Mills. Great covers but I would by no means call them the best. A better cover would come all the way down the sides, cover the engine and maybe even cover the trailer if you so desire.
Jefecinco	posted 11-04-2011 09:03 AM ET (US) A locally fabricated custom cover is probably the best VALUE for many of us. A discussion of the merits of tarps, stock, semi-custom, or custom covers can go on at great length and deserves a separate thread. Butch
Tom W Clark	posted 11-04-2011 09:54 AM ET (US) A locally fabricated Sunbrella cover will NOT cost less than the Mills cover nor will have the Mills clips to secure it. The Mills cover is a mooring cover. A cover that comes down the sides cannot be used when the boat is on the water and need to be tied off to the trailer frame, or a bazillion little hooks and screws need to be installed into the hull to secure it. If you are looking for economical full coverage of the motor and trailer too, use a brown or green plastic tarp.
dgoodhue	posted 11-04-2011 11:55 AM ET (US) I tarp over my Mills cover for expected big storms.
Tohsgib	posted 11-04-2011 12:22 PM ET (US) You should not have to...I heard they are made of Kryptonite.
dgoodhue	posted 11-04-2011 04:45 PM ET (US) I probably don't need to. However for the price I paid for it, I would be super pissed if it ever blew off.
macfam	posted 11-05-2011 05:58 AM ET (US) Nick, 50% Kryptonite, 50% Kevlar, woven together. A great value over time.............just like a Whaler! [;-)