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Jacques...

Rumor has it that these are available? Not the thin, white ones that come from the factory but the nice, padded, aftermarket ones. Haven't heard anything firm yet.

The Other JB

We have them in stock. Place your order

We also have a boat cover, and stern chalks/

JB (the other JB)

JB....
I'll contact my dealer regarding the rudder/daggerboard covers
Is the boat cover trailerable or is it storage only?
Already have stern bumpers/chocks.
Thanks for the info.
The Other JB

The cover is a nice quality item - but I don't think it is Trailer-able (those would cost twice as much) Its white in color, and fits snug.... nice looking.

You need one for X Mas - ask Santa..maybe he'll get you one!

I would like to know where to get a cover like we seen in Racine it looked like a sock or a wetsuit it was thin but it would work . wish i could describe it better but that's the best i got

JB....

Santa won't be bringing one this year...already have a storage cover...it's called a garage but I am looking at some type of hull/bow protection while on the road.

JB

I bought mine ,from the dealer in the Netherlands (where i Live )

And is good for storage and can also be used when trailering
It,s a wildcat model ,but fitts my tiger also
I havo only some room at the front of the underside of the hulls

Here,s a pic , covered with snow waiting for the summer in front off my house
The pic is also on our clubsite
http://www.catclubzeeland.nl

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The kinda that are kinda like an under armor type material?

They fall apart if you get them wet while trailering. I don't think they do much for UV either.

Hey Karl...

Were'nt those just for shipping AHPC hulls over here? Kinda like a sock...stretchy, thin material...looked cool...too bad they don't hold up.

JB

I think the intent was it is a cover. I haven't gotten one with either of my AHPC boats. The hulls come wrapped in bubble wrap and in a box.

They do look cool though, and they do keep grime off the boat, but a friend destroyed his towing through a thunderstorm with some extreme wind (almost flipped the trailer over), and rain. Not sure if that is mis-use or just not a great product. Hard to say. It did hold up to a few trips to Florida, so....


(edit)-Personally I don't care for covers while trailering. There's too much room for something to flap around while going down the road, and if you get some sand in there, or a sharp rock it could really raise hell with the finish. The best thing you can do is get a trailer that protects your boat from stuff getting kicked up by the tow vehicle.