Sunbrella vs Sunflair cover fabric
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I'm looking to get a new cover made from National Boat Cover. I purchased their windstorm cover and it did not last any where near the 7 year warranty, less than half that only being used in the summer months.
I need a new cover made and would like to get a better, longer lasting fabric. Can anyone tell me the difference between their Sunbrella and Sunflair fabric? They are both rated at 10 years with the Sunflair a few bucks cheaper.
I need a new cover made and would like to get a better, longer lasting fabric. Can anyone tell me the difference between their Sunbrella and Sunflair fabric? They are both rated at 10 years with the Sunflair a few bucks cheaper.
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I'm looking to get a new cover made from National Boat Cover. I purchased their windstorm cover and it did not last any where near the 7 year warranty, less than half that only being used in the summer months.
I need a new cover made and would like to get a better, longer lasting fabric. Can anyone tell me the difference between their Sunbrella and Sunflair fabric? They are both rated at 10 years with the Sunflair a few bucks cheaper.
I need a new cover made and would like to get a better, longer lasting fabric. Can anyone tell me the difference between their Sunbrella and Sunflair fabric? They are both rated at 10 years with the Sunflair a few bucks cheaper.
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The first cover lasted 3 years (7 year rated cover). I called up the company and it is prorated. If my memory is correct they charged me 30%(?) additional to get a new cover. 2 years later the replacement cover is leaking water, can see light coming through all over (I apply water proofing once or twice a year) and starting to tear in 2 places. I call the company up and they say there is only one replacement, after numerous calls and requests to send pictures, which I did. So I paid 130% to get 5 years out of a 7 year cover that is used appropriately 5 months a year. I must say they did not give me a hard time for the first replacement. I just had to send pictures.
The cover fit pretty good for a semi-custom. I looked to get a new cover from other companies, but no one had my boat listed. I did not want to that a chance with a poor fitting cover. New sunbrella cover should be here in about a week. Hopefully it lasts longer than the other 2 as it was almost twice the cost. This cover has a 4 year 100% replacement than prorated after that.
I'll report back when the new cover arrives.
The cover fit pretty good for a semi-custom. I looked to get a new cover from other companies, but no one had my boat listed. I did not want to that a chance with a poor fitting cover. New sunbrella cover should be here in about a week. Hopefully it lasts longer than the other 2 as it was almost twice the cost. This cover has a 4 year 100% replacement than prorated after that.
I'll report back when the new cover arrives.




