Snagged I use Boatcovers.com for the custom made covers for my Tracker. I'm on my second cover in 10 years with the 1st lasting 8 yrs with a lot of miles on it. The 1st cover was made of Prism which was good for my use but wanted better this time, the newer cover I ordered being made with WeatherMax 80. I searched the reviews between Sunbrella and WeatherMax 80 and am very happy with my choice. Here are some reviews and info on the matter...
I bought a Westland Custom Cover from Baldmikes for my old Crownline. If I remember right, it was less than what you are quoting from National, and I was happy with it.
You might consider Sharkskin. It is a little less expensive, and more waterproof (but doesn't breathe).
Mike is having a sale right now. Ends tonight though.
A cover from Boatcovers in Weather Max for my boat is $615.
A cover from National in Sunbrella is $642.
Mikes doesn't list my boat in their selection guide.
UPDATE
Not happy with my cover from National.
I went with a cover of a different material than my old SunBrella one.
First time towing with it on and it got 2 small rips on the back corners.
The reason it ripped was the reinforcement on the underside of the cover did not cover the entire aluminum plate on the corner of the boat.
My old custom cover(Sunbrella, 12 years old) was reinforced properly on the corners and never tore.
I sent pictures to National Boat covers about the small tears.
After many emails they said to bad.
This is a semi custom cover.
I will always get a custom cover from now on.
Twice the price.
Twice as nice.
Don't give up on it yet. You can get everything you need at JoAnne Fabrics or Hobby Lobby (among others) to fix, increase, strengthen and improve the corner protection and reinforcement. For probably less than $25-30.
I ordered a WeatherMax from Boatcovers.com yesterday. Thanks for the info Tony, was very helpful.
I'll be ordering straps on Amazon after the cover arrives, and probably support poles as well after I see how it fits. Boatcovers.com did not have competitive pricing on those accessories.
Tang,I think you'll be happy with it. One tip I do, I have a couple small pieces of indoor/outdoor carpet I put on those sharper 2 edges on the back transom under the cover. Even though the top is extra thick, padded in those spots I don't want to risk what happened to Snagged.
Mikie, price your top today 8 years later...they got expensive all hell!
Mine was almost double that. It came with the boat. So, I'm sure the dealer added "a little" mark-up. When I contacted Paul's about a storage cover and a bimini top I was shocked at their pricing. Nice covers. But, after the recent hail damage; I'll be buying mine from Boatcovers.com for sure! I can buy two for the price of one Paul's.
It also depends on how you want to use the cover. I'll never have mine on on the highway. It's just for Winter and potential down-pours during fishing trips while trailered.
Finally found a photo of my old boat and Bald Mike cover. Worked great, even for towing.
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