Source for Off-the-shelf Cover to Fit 1981 OUTRAGE V-20 with T-Top

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Source for Off-the-shelf Cover to Fit 1981 OUTRAGE V-20 with T-Top

Postby Outrage 20 » Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:37 pm

Give me recommendations for a vendor to provide an off-the-shelf boat cover to fit my 1981 OUTRAGE V-20 with bow railings, side railings, and non-OEM T-top in southern California at a reasonable price [perhaps means about $350].

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Fig.1. The OUTRAGE V-20 for which a cover is being sought.
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Re: Source for Off-the-shelf Cover to Fit 1981 OUTRAGE V-20 with T-Top

Postby Jefecinco » Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:53 am

Because of the T-top and the RADAR and VHF antennas you may not be able to find a manufactured cover that provides a good fit. A custom cover will probably be the only alternative if exact fit is what you want.
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Re: Source for Off-the-shelf Cover to Fit 1981 OUTRAGE V-20 with T-Top

Postby Outrage 20 » Sat Feb 11, 2023 11:15 am

A custom cover comes with a big cost. When I bought the boat, it had a cover [the previous owner] bought from West Marine that fit well and cost around $350; that cover is no longer available. A new custom cover [would cost about $1,350].

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Re: Source for Off-the-shelf Cover to Fit 1981 OUTRAGE V-20 with T-Top

Postby jimh » Sat Feb 11, 2023 2:00 pm

I would be surprised that you could have a custom cover made for such a complex fit as desired on your boat in southern California for only $1,350. If you could get one made at that price, then I would consider $1,350 to be a very reasonable price.

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Re: Source for Off-the-shelf Cover to Fit 1981 OUTRAGE V-20 with T-Top

Postby Phil T » Sat Feb 11, 2023 4:16 pm

More like $3,000 to $5,000.
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Re: Source for Off-the-shelf Cover to Fit 1981 OUTRAGE V-20 with T-Top

Postby Outrage 20 » Sun Feb 12, 2023 11:18 pm

OK, thank you!