Replacement Boat Cover

I just bought an older ranger boat, and the seat covers are shot- the foam is in good shape though, is there anywhere i can buy the covers presewn and intstall them myself?

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Ranger Boats
Try one of these websites see if that helps
Just a thought

2008-06-21 22:23:37 by Josh D

The Lonely Island - I'm On A Boat

My boat I/O motor blew up and now I need to replace it but I want to make sure my outdrive is compatable with the new inboard, the old inboard is a OMC 200??? according to the valve covers, the new (used replacement) is a 245 HP OMC, my outdrive is a OMC 800. Can anyone help me??

Sorry I couldn't help more but your talkng what 20 years? THe gear ratio on the drive are not the same as those for a`245. You might be able to use it with a different prop, but it's so old I don't remember all of the possibilities. I think you have a 350 or 351 ci. block now with a drive for a 200 HP outboard. Upper housing sets the gear ratio, and the lower end is simply the shifting prop part of the drive.

2009-03-21 15:11:30 by vanessaskiss

Galvanized steel screw with nickel-plated steel snap for superior rust & corrosion resistance
1/4" barrel, 3/8" outside diameter snap; 5/8" #8 screw with Phillips head
Sold in sets of 25 - for big projects order extra sets; snap caps available separately

Say the camera was bought online from Amazon and was $310 and had a $40 memory card. If the camera was accidently dropped or knocked into the water at a lake and it was too deep to recover. Is there any extended warranty that would have covered a replacement?

Extended warranties typically cover defects in workmanship and materials, but not necessarily dropping the product off a boat. You'd need a different type of warranty for that.

2007-07-09 18:08:57 by SweetSummerTime

Brass & steel with corrosion-resistant bright nickel finish for outdoor and marine applications
Galvanized steel stud screw with Phillips head, #8 x 5/8"
Replace missing or broken snaps on boat and RV covers for maximum protection from elements

I Have an outdoor Hot Tub / Spa. The spa cover has deteriorated because the inner foam inserts are now cracked and water-logged. (I have found out this is a fairly common problem). My question is: I would prefer not to shell out several hundred dollars for a raplacement and then be in the same boat a few years later. It appears the cost of new foam inserts are nearly the same as a total new cover. Has anyone found any material that is cost effective and useful to use as a replacement for the foam inserts, that will resist water better than the usual material? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

The eventual demise of an insulating spa cover is inevitable, but how you care for the cover, and your spa as a whole will have a direct effect on the covers life span. Even more important to the life span is the QUALITY of the cover. Most spa covers look the same, but in fact, differences in construction and materials can make a huge difference in the life span. If all you're looking for is price, then the cover you get will almost certainly be of a lower quality and have a short life span. Frequently spending 10% to 20% more on a cover will mean 100% more life span.

Foam density. Cheap covers use a 1 pound density foam (density refers to how much one cubic foot of foam weighs). The lower the density of foam, the WEAKER it will be, and the more prone to breakage. Also, lower densities of foam will absorb more moisture over time, adding to the covers weight, and reducing it's insulating ability. Higher density foams, 1.5 and 2 pound, are available, and will last longer, but remember, they will cost more.

The outer vinyl also plays an important roll. Vinyls are treated with UV inhibitors, while block the suns rays from degrading and breaking down the vinyl. A vinyls ability to resist sunlight is rated in "UV hours, with a higher rating meaning more resistance. The lowest rating is about 500 hours...common on lower quality covers. The highest rating is 1500 hours...3 times the sunlight resistance. But again, remember, you will pay more for the higher rating.

One of the most damaging thing to spa covers is chemicals evaporating from the spa water. The chemicals break down the polyethylene sheeting that protects the foam cores from water absorption. Completely removing the cover from the spa for 20 minutes after shocking the water will help in reducing this from happening. Additionally,different covers have different thicknesses of polyethylene sheeting. The lowest is about 2mil, while the thickest is about 6mil. 6mil will last significantly longer than 2mil. But again, this is something you'll pay for. Some companies even offer the option of 2 layers of polyethylene sheeting... a very worth wile option, but again, at a cost.

For more extensive information on spa covers you might want to check out this web site;
http://www.hot-tub-spa-covers.com

2008-04-28 14:08:23 by Chuck

She can still get around pretty well with a cane, and she can keep the house clean, and do the shopping. She says I am selfish. I am just trying to be practical. Our insurance won't cover the surgery. Who is right?

You are. First of all, she can still get around. So, what is the problem. Do people buy new cars everytime it gets dirty or gets a dent in it? The answer is no, because it still gets around. B) Your insurance won't cover it. What does she want you to do? Wish the money or something? It's not practical to pay more than you need to for something that doesnt even need any attention paid to in the first place. Part C With a new truck or boat, you could put her in it (in the case of the truck in the back) and haul her around from place to place. She can enjoy the ride and not have to complain about the "pain" she endures everyday. Well, I hope this helps.

2007-07-24 12:57:25 by Mothra