Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Recommend a Canvas for 1968 13' Whaler
Posted by scent of a mule on 11/20/14 - 12:05 PM
#1
Recently purchased a 1968 13' Whaler without side rails. I have been trying to locate a decent canvas cover but having a hard time. Called Mills and Co but I don't really want to spend $700 on a canvas for a boat of that value. I haven't been able to find anywhere else that has that boat specs in their system. Anyone have a rec or is there other years I can use to search?
Also, mine is a side console. Does that make it a standard or a sport?
Posted by butchdavis on 11/21/14 - 4:09 PM
#3
I can say that Carver Covers make an excellent cover for Sport 13s. The price is dependent upon the fabric selected. My Sunbrella cover from c
Carver is excellent.
Posted by JRose1200 on 11/23/14 - 8:00 PM
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That's funny, I recently purchased a 1968 Whaler "Sports" (I think they changed it to 'Sport' at a later date?) model. I have a custom center console and a RPS that stands about 36" high measured from the floor of the boat. No railings, same as yours.
I ordered a cover from these guys on eBay. Shipping has been slow. I think they make them to order? I'm hopeful it will be a decent cover. I'll let you know how it works out and provide some pics once I finally receive it. It did say in the auction it would take 15 days to ship. Here is a link. I can't say anything more about their product until after I receive it. I paid about $175, less than the buy it now price. They accept best offers.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330371960050
Edited by JRose1200 on 11/23/14 - 8:02 PM
Posted by JRose1200 on 11/24/14 - 1:20 PM
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Well that didn't go well. They contacted me two weeks after the purchase was made to ask again what color I wanted!
Since I was worried it wouldn't fit and it hadn't shipped, I asked again if they were sure the cover would fit over the console and seat. I had previously sent them the dimensions and been told yes. I sent them a picture along with the make, model, dimensions of the console and seat again and they responded by basically asking what boat this was for???
How do you offer a custom made cover for a 13" Sport and not know the dimensions! Since it had been more than two weeks and they had yet to ship anything and they didn't respond to my cancellation request I opened a case against them. No matter what at this point I'll get my money back, someday.
Here is a picture of the boat. I can't post images here obviously?
http://i61.tinypic.com/b506rs.jpgb506rs.jpg