In search of a good dinghy cover

[Irie308]

I'm looking to buy a good dinghy cover for a Highfield 9.6 Rib. My only knock against our Highfield is that it came with a crappy cover. I'm not looking to keep the cover on the dinghy while underway on the platform but would like something that has a good tie down system (bungee or Velcro). Any recommendations for something off the shelf?

 

[The Bill Collector]

Yes, I bought this last year, then had my canvas guy alter for my davits and saved hundreds of dollars !!!

https://www.carvercovers.com/

https://boatcoversoutlet.com/index.php?route=product/makemodel




Date: 9-Feb-2017
Order Number:


Sold to:
Mark Flaten
Lina Lina Charters
Federal Way WA 98023

Ordered: 1 Drop Shipped: 1 7INF10BS COVER: 10' BLUNT NOSE INFLATABLE SUN-DURA $176.62

Ordered: 1 Drop Shipped: 1 ---02 Sun Dura- Jet black $0.00



Product Total: $176.62
Sales Tax: $0.00
Shipping: $0.00
Surcharge: $0.00

Grand Total: $176.62

 

[Rocket]

Try Bixler marine - custom covers for your boat. Quality is excellent.
Link Below:
http://shop.inflatableboatparts.com/highfield-boat-covers.html

 

[Irie308]

Thanks! will check them out.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Just something to throw out there in regards to an optional way to secure the cover. If you ended up with having someone make the cover for you (or altering an off-the-shelf, but good fitting, cover), you could use a ratchet strap in the hem. A 1", nylon webbing strap with a stainless ratchet is the ONLY thing you'd need to secure the cover. And it would make the cover fit so tightly (and super easy to tighten down) that you could absolutely keep it on while underway and secured to the platform. Just a thought.

 

[The Bill Collector]

 

[swaterhouse]

I have the same dinghy. I use the Taylormade one that I got at Defender - its fits quite well.

https://www.defender.com/product.js...nflatable-cover&path=-1|294|2333906&id=596138

 

[Irie308]

I have the same dinghy. I use the Taylormade one that I got at Defender - its fits quite well.

https://www.defender.com/product.js...nflatable-cover&path=-1|294|2333906&id=596138

I like the price point on this one. Says on pretty well at the dock?

 

[The Bill Collector]

I like the price point on this one. Says on pretty well at the dock?

Mine came with 4 straps, but with shock cord around the edge, I do not need to use anything...

 

[swaterhouse]

I like the price point on this one. Says on pretty well at the dock?

Yes, There is a shock cord around the "waist" that ties in the back and two straps that go under the hull at bow and stern. So far it has never blown off, but I did remove it during the hurricane that passed off nantucket last year just in case. It has been on in storms of 40-45kt gusts with no issues.

 

[Irie308]

Order one from defender during their sale. Thanks!

 

[RBB]

I ordered mine from walker bay to fit our walker bay. It’s a nice fitting cover that hooks over the hard rubber rail around the dinghy.

 

[Jack380AC]

I have an Achilles 9'6" blunt nose with motor. I like the shock cord style. Any suggestions on what cover would work best?

 

[The Bill Collector]

Carver dinghy cover and $100 to my canvas guy to adjust it....

 

[Shoyrtt]

I have an Achilles 9'6" blunt nose with motor. I like the shock cord style. Any suggestions on what cover would work best?

Here is the info from Achilles:
POLYGUARD COVER W/ACHILLES LOGO'S Part# AC7INF9BP-10
I found it on the bottom of this page:
https://www.achillesboats.com/boatmodels/

 

[Jack380AC]

I did a search on that site for the part number above and it came back not found.

 

[Shoyrtt]

I did a search on that site for the part number above and it came back not found.

I did the same and agree it comes up not found. Here is a screen shop of all of the Achilles covers and part numbers. I called my local dealer and they said it was correct.

 

[The Bill Collector]

I have an Achilles 9'6" blunt nose with motor. I like the shock cord style. Any suggestions on what cover would work best?

https://dealerguide.carvercovers.com/boat-styles/46

 

[Jack380AC]

https://dealerguide.carvercovers.com/boat-styles/46

Thanks for this link. Be great if the vendor had a picture of the actual cover. What material grade did you purchase and are you happy with it? The top grade seems a little too high for me.

 

[The Bill Collector]

Thanks for this link. Be great if the vendor had a picture of the actual cover. What material grade did you purchase and are you happy with it? The top grade seems a little too high for me.