Super lightweight cover
 

Anybody know where I can get a super lightweight cover ? I need to keep dust and a few water drops off of the deck. It is inside an old warehouse so it is a bit dusty etc. Thinking a cover made out of a tyvek type of material for weight. I have a full sunbrella cover that is heavy and not easy to put on. It does not have to be for my exact boat. I just need it to lay on top of my boat. One from say a 382 Formula or similar sized boat will work.

It is a 2000 Baja 36 Outlaw.

Thanks !!!

Not sure if they're still around, there used to be a company called Carrie (sp?) Covers. They made a lightweight type of cover, similar to parachute material. Good luck!

509---thx. I did check and it appears they are no longer in business. And I did find a few negative experiences with them. I am looking to spend maybe $200 or so since all I need is to have something cover the top.

Boatcoversdirect.com

Somebody posted the use of a military surplus parachute for just a purpose
I believe it was very inexpensive.





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I remember that too, but where to find one?

I'm going from memory - which is about as short as ... well let's just say it's not what it used to be.

It seemed to me that the guy went to an Army surplus store and they had a number of them.

Just for the heck of it I did a Google search and Armynavysales.com came up and they have a number of selections.

I really hope this helps

Safe Boating

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Roll of plastic from Home Depot?

I have a book from a army surplus (cant remember the name) but I bought a 24' parachute for $59 and they have them up to 30' and larger from what I remember. I use mine for a dust cover in the winter while it sits in the shop.

I just bought a roll of 1mm plastic tarp...you can find them online dirt cheap. The roll I bought was like 200'x 12', so when one length gets too dusty from my shop, I just tear off another cover like a paper towel dispenser.

I also did not have a nice experience with Carrie Covers back in 2005 and I'm not surprised if they are out of business. Bad customer service will take a business down every time.

get ahold of Brian41 he purchased a bunch of nice misc padded/storage shipping covers from Baja when they moved. I got one for a 38 Special that is very nice, all felt lined and has a ratchet system to snug it down.

If he does not have one i can sell the one i have here, i just use it for temp storage but dont really need it.

The light disposable tarp/poly solution makes a lot of sense. Just hang the roll on a horizontal pole.

http://t.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-ft...200C/202184033

Others have mentioned the plastic type material and I have used this 3M product works really well if your a prime member free shipping. I am not sure if it's the product or the boat but this has a lot of static to it and stuck right to the boat just by itself. I still have over 300'.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-06723-400-P.../dp/B005RN2O68

Thanks for all of the ideas. Just to clarify, I am looking for a cover that one person can get on the boat. A sheet of plastice would be a challenge for me. I want something I can hook on the bow and pull it back from there.

I take an old spare tire/wheel from a snowmobile trailer (the fat kind with lots of rubber), pull plastic up to the bow, set the wheel on it gently, then walk to the back of the boat, climb on the swim platform, and drag the sheet up and over. Takes no time at all.



And yes, I HAVE forgotten to remove the wheel whilst removing the plastic and had it fall on my head...so don't do that. :)

I just bought a 35' diameter parachute from eBay this morning for the same purpose. Total cost with shipping was $90.00. Will see how it works.

I have the original shipping covers Dave mentioned for the 36 Outlaws. I also have several the factory 36 Outlaw mooring covers in different colors in stock.