Ducksback cover - Excellent

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My new to me boat did not come with a cover so I spent £57 on a Ducksback one from ebay. I was not expecting much but when it arrived I am very very pleased with it. As advised I bought the smaller one based on the size of my rib after measuring and it fits perfect. It is sort of a stretchy material and breathable. It is quick to put on and off and fits my boat so that water will not pond.

In short if you have no cover try one of these. For the price why wouldn't you.

Time will tell how long it will last. If I get more than 2 seasons I will be happy enough. 3 would make it excellent value

Dennis

[betty boop]

My new to me boat did not come with a cover so I spent £57 on a Ducksback one from ebay. I was not expecting much but when it arrived I am very very pleased with it. As advised I bought the smaller one based on the size of my rib after measuring and it fits perfect. It is sort of a stretchy material and breathable. It is quick to put on and off and fits my boat so that water will not pond.

In short if you have no cover try one of these. For the price why wouldn't you.

Time will tell how long it will last. If I get more than 2 seasons I will be happy enough. 3 would make it excellent value

Dennis

They are very good Dennis Ive had a few myself from Ebay, current record is 2 1/2 full years in constant sunshine i.e. high uv exposure on a south facing slop will last you longer if you can keep it in the shade or under cover etc. Ive always opted these being disposable (sort of) vs a canvas cover more costly but with viable length of life benefit.

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These were my maths.

Proper canvas cover cost say £600 and will get old a messy.

If this one lasts 2 -3 years £600 will be 10 covers or 20 - 30 years. That will do me I recon. I also like how easily it goes on and off

Dennis

[betty boop]

Ha good point - mine used to roll up in a small bag, my current anti rip clear tart rolls up into an jumbo sized wheelie bin a major B' ache - it wont be much use on your RIB but another option for a made to fit measure cover is a light weight tart that you sew to fit the boat shape. - trouble is (as Ive found out) that ebay tarps rot in UV quickly so although Ive got a nice made to measure cover its rotting after 1 1/4 summer and not sure it will make 2. but again at £50 and my time to chop & sew its no big deal.