I am purchasing a new mainsail cover for my Hunter 27. The HOW chandlery and Sailnet (Air Force Sails) have quoted similar prices and I would like to hear about the quality of the covers from anyone who has purchased from either company. thanks Chris
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Just Got One From Here
It appears to be as good as any of them I have had over the years (including one I made 30 years ago
). I am happy with it. It has serious velcro on the front and a quality zipper. Snaps on the underside and plenty of material to fit over even a new sail. Rick D.
It appears to be as good as any of them I have had over the years (including one I made 30 years ago
). I am happy with it. It has serious velcro on the front and a quality zipper. Snaps on the underside and plenty of material to fit over even a new sail. Rick D.Consider Defender's Custom Canvas
Chris, there's a web/catalog outfit called Defender Industries that does nice affordable covers. I've seen the covers at their warehouse store in Waterford, Connecticut and they are well made with a nice system consisting of a zipper on the mast side and turning snaps along the bottom, positively the quickest on/off system you could imagine. Your size would be about $180--go to their link and also get their paper catalog: http://www.defender.com/canvas2.html
Chris, there's a web/catalog outfit called Defender Industries that does nice affordable covers. I've seen the covers at their warehouse store in Waterford, Connecticut and they are well made with a nice system consisting of a zipper on the mast side and turning snaps along the bottom, positively the quickest on/off system you could imagine. Your size would be about $180--go to their link and also get their paper catalog: http://www.defender.com/canvas2.html
I would also recommend the HOW site.
Chris: I would also recommend the HOW site. They provide a good product at a reasonable price and you support THIS website. Just remember without the members of this site purchasing STUFF, there will be no HOW, COW & BOW etc.
Chris: I would also recommend the HOW site. They provide a good product at a reasonable price and you support THIS website. Just remember without the members of this site purchasing STUFF, there will be no HOW, COW & BOW etc.
Just bought one here also
I just bought a mainsail cover from HOW for an H23. It was very high quality, heavy canvas. The zipper is covered by a velcro flap, and the top closure fits snug around the mast. Ours has plastic clasps along the bottom (vs. snaps). I'd recommend it.
I just bought a mainsail cover from HOW for an H23. It was very high quality, heavy canvas. The zipper is covered by a velcro flap, and the top closure fits snug around the mast. Ours has plastic clasps along the bottom (vs. snaps). I'd recommend it.
thanks!
thanks for the feedback guys! ps- Rich, wish you hadn't included that defender link, just found more great stuff I want to get! chris
thanks for the feedback guys! ps- Rich, wish you hadn't included that defender link, just found more great stuff I want to get! chris
I bought one here also
Very happy with mine, I like the velcro around the mast and zipper, and the clips on the bottom instead of the old style push through and twist whatchamacalits.
Very happy with mine, I like the velcro around the mast and zipper, and the clips on the bottom instead of the old style push through and twist whatchamacalits.
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Bought mine here.It's a lot better quality than any of the boats moored around me have.I don't think you can do better.
Bought mine here.It's a lot better quality than any of the boats moored around me have.I don't think you can do better.
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We've sold sail covers for a long time and I think we've got it right. Nice to hear all the positive feedback!
We've sold sail covers for a long time and I think we've got it right. Nice to hear all the positive feedback!
I have had problems with
Sailnet! I have NEVER had a problem with HunterOwer.Com. In fact they have beed GREAT! I have order canvas from them before and as a matter of fact I am in the process of ordering more now.
Sailnet! I have NEVER had a problem with HunterOwer.Com. In fact they have beed GREAT! I have order canvas from them before and as a matter of fact I am in the process of ordering more now.
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