Cover wanted

Discussion in 'Hydrodyne® Boats' started by Greg Porter, Jun 7, 2015.

  1. Greg Porter

    Greg Porter Hydrodyner

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    1978 Hydo Tournament
    Does anyone know where I can buy a cover that fits my 1978 Hydro Tourn boat?
     
  2. dynebob1

    dynebob1 Boat of the Month

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    Try Westlands on the internet. I just purchased one last week for my MasterCraft Pro Star 200 outboard and
    it looks and fit s like a custom cover
    . They give you a choice of materials which is reflected in the pricing.
    Try to stay away from the universal-fits all covers as they do nothing but puddle water in the rains and blow
    off in heavy winds.
     

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  3. jim

    jim Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    When I had the I/O, my first cover was made by a tent maker in one day. After I converted it to an outboard, I made the next two covers with a walking foot sewing machine.

    The I/O is such an odd shape that it needs a custom cover IMO.

    jim
     
  4. Greg Porter

    Greg Porter Hydrodyner

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    Thanks for the info, looked at their site and unfortunately they don't go back to the 70's, I'll keep looking
     
  5. Greg Porter

    Greg Porter Hydrodyner

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    Where did you find a tent maker?
     
  6. jim

    jim Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    It was 1990, I don't remember.

    jim
     
  7. RiverRat

    RiverRat Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    I recently had a guy make a cover for my 18' outboard. Fits perfect. If you are anywhere near MN, I can get you contact info.
     
  8. jim

    jim Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    Now that I think about it, the tent maker advertised under boat covers in the yellow pages.

    jim
     
  9. Fuelburner64

    Fuelburner64 Hydrodyner

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    I have a 1976 Tournament Skier with a very nice cover that was custom made for the boat. I am new to the forum so I am not a pro at posting pics yet.....but I will try and get you one and the info on the cover. I would put it up as one of the nicest covers out there.
     
  10. Fuelburner64

    Fuelburner64 Hydrodyner

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    Mine is a Coverite from Monticello, Indiana. They have a website and they should have a pattern from when they made mine. Mine has reinforcement everywhere and a snap in support pole behind the windshield. It is very nice heavy grade canvas.
     

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