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Key West®
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T-Topless-2™ Folding Stainless Steel T-Top in Sunbrella® Marine Fabric 
TTopCover™ Under T-Top Boat-Cover covers entire boat and motor under T-Top 
Carver® T-Top/Hard-Top Boat-Cover goes over entire Top, Console, Seats, Boat and Motor 
Under T-Top Mooring Cover protects Center Console (Electronics and Instruments), Helm Seat(s) (or Leaning Post) and Front Seat... GREAT for mooring in water or storage 
Universal Over T-Top Cover protects T-Top (Hard or Canvas), Center Console (Electronics and Instruments), and Helm Seat(s) (or Leaning Post)... also GREAT for storage or in-water use 
Carver® Bay Boat Cover covers Center Console Bay Boat and Motor (No T-Top) 
Sunbrella® Center Console Cover (universal, No T-Top) protects Center Console, Electronics and Instruments 
Leaning-Post Cover (universal) 
Reversible (Flip-Flop or Pilot) Seat Cover (universal) 
Shade-Extension Kit attaches to your existing top to provide more shade for your family 
Complete (strapless) Fishini™ Bimini-Top with Boot Cover & Rod Holders 
Complete, stand-alone Aluminum Bimini-Top with Boot Cover 
Complete, stand-alone Stainless Steel Bimini-Top with Boot Cover 
Key West® Factory Original-Equipment Sunbrella® Marine Canvas 
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Home ▶ Key West ▶ Key West 197 ▶ 2009-2018 Key West 197 Skiff
Key West® 197 Skiff (2009-2018) bay boat:
- 197 SKV Skiff center console.
- We no longer sell Key West Factory OEM canvas direct on-line, so please see your dealer.
- We do not have a TTopCover™ pattern for the 197 Skiff yet, but we can pattern it easily (will add a week or two) because Key West boats are made near Charleston, SC.
- We no longer sell Key West® factory OEM canvas or covers direct as of Fall 2013, so please contact your local Key West® dealer.
- Zippers on OEM canvas are size #8 (6 teeth/inch).
- Factory OEM Canvas/Covers/Tops, Boat Covers, Carpet, TTopCovers™, T-Topless™, etc. are sold by RNR-Marine™, Inc. and 
RNR-Marine™ is rated 4.53 / 5.0
based on 149
RNR-Marine™ Customer reviews
and 24
Better Business Bureau® reviews
★★★★✬
- T-Topless™ - Our newly redesigned (and lower cost) T-Topless-2™ (TT2™) patent-pending, stainless steel, folding T-Top for 15-22' center console boats (plus optional Spray-Shield and Gear-Loft) (Sunbrella 9.25oz./sq.yd. acrylic fabric), custom made for the 2009-2018 Key West® 197 Skiff , $1,443.00 , SALE PRICE: $1,298.70 (Fall Sale) , Lead time est: 4-8 biz days (November 2024 for Montauk-T-Topless) after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- TTopCover™ T-Top boat cover-Sunbrella - Custom fit TTopCover™ (Sunbrella® 9.25oz./sq.yd. solution dyed acrylic fabric) attaches beneath your factory installed T-Top or Hard-Top to cover your entire boat and motor(s), custom made for the 2009-2018 Key West® 197 Skiff , varies $1,001 to $2,951 (Email for price) , Lead time est. 2-4 weeks (TTopCovers, Curtains), 1-2 weeks (Shade Kits) after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- TTopCover™ T-Top boat cover-Elite - Custom fit TTopCover™ (Elite® Top Notch™ 9oz./sq.yd. fabric) attaches beneath your factory installed T-Top or Hard-Top to cover your entire boat and motor(s), custom made for the 2009-2018 Key West® 197 Skiff , varies $909 to $5,574 (Email for price) , Lead time est. 2-4 weeks (TTopCovers, Curtains), 1-2 weeks (Shade Kits) after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- LaPortes® Custom Fit Boat-Cover (No T-Top) - , custom made for the 2009-2018 Key West® 197 Skiff , $842.25 , SALE PRICE: $791.72 (Fall Sale) , Lead time est. 2-4 weeks (TTopCovers, Curtains), 1-2 weeks (Shade Kits) after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- UNDER T-Top Mooring Cover - Great for In-Water, Lift, Dry-Stack, Float-Dock or Trailer storage. Easy to install: attaches UNDER the T-Top to completely cover the entire Center Console, Helm Seats (or Leaning-Post) and the Cooler or Seat in front of the Console (measure your Key West® 197 Skiff T-Top for fit) , (click link to pick size) , Lead time est. 2-4 weeks (TTopCovers, Curtains), 1-2 weeks (Shade Kits) after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- OVER T-Top Mooring Cover - Great for In-Water, Lift, Dry-Stack, Float-Dock or Trailer storage. Easy to install: goes OVER the T-Top (Hard ot Canvas) to completely cover the entire T-Top, Center Console and the Helm Seat(s) (or Leaning-Post) (measure your Key West® 197 Skiff T-Top for fit) , (click link to pick size) , Lead time est: 1.5-2.5 weeks (Covers, Tops), 4-5 biz days for poles and straps after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
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, Lead time est: 1.5-2.5 weeks (Covers, Tops), 4-5 biz days for poles and straps after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- Carver® Bay Boat Cover, Sunbrella® - Trailerable boat cover for Center Console Bay Boat and Motor without T-Top (Sunbrella® 9.25 oz./sq.yd. fabric) , (click link to pick size) , Lead time est: 1.5-2.5 weeks (Covers, Tops), 4-5 biz days for poles and straps after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- Leaning-Post Cover (universal) - Universal (non-OEM) Cover for many Leaning-Posts , (click link to pick size) , Lead time est: 1.5-2.5 weeks (Covers, Tops), 4-5 biz days for poles and straps after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- Center-Console Cover (universal) - Sunbrella® Console Covers (non-OEM) in 3 sizes , (click link to pick size) , Lead time est: 1.5-2.5 weeks (Covers, Tops), 4-5 biz days for poles and straps after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- Reversible Seat Cover (universal) - Universal (non-OEM) Reversible-Seat Cover for most Flip-Flop and Reversible Pilot Seats , (click link to pick size) , Lead time est: 1.5-2.5 weeks (Covers, Tops), 4-5 biz days for poles and straps after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- Carver® 3-Bow Bimini-Top Replacement Canvas - 3-Bow Carver® Bimini-Top Replacement Canvas & zippered Boot-Cover , (click link to pick size) , Lead time est: 1.5-2.5 weeks (Covers, Tops), 4-5 biz days for poles and straps after order finalization as of 10/21/24. Complete, strapless Fishini™ Bimini-Top with Boot Cover & Rod Holders
- NEW: Fishini™ Bimini-Top - Complete, strapless (uses extension struts inside) Aluminum Bimini-Top with Rod Holders, Boot Cover, Straps and Stainless Steel Mounting Hardware , (click link to pick) , Lead time est: 1.5-2.5 weeks (Covers, Tops), 4-5 biz days for poles and straps after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- Carver® Aluminum Bimini-Top - Complete Aluminum Unassembled Bimini-Top with Boot Cover, Straps and Nylon Mounting Hardware , (click link to pick) , Lead time est: 1.5-2.5 weeks (Covers, Tops), 4-5 biz days for poles and straps after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- Carver® Stainless Steel Bimini-Top - Complete Stainless Steel Unassembled Bimini-Top with Boot Cover, Straps and Stainless Mounting Hardware , (click link to pick) , Lead time est: 1.5-2.5 weeks (Covers, Tops), 4-5 biz days for poles and straps after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- Carver® Stainless Steel Sunbrella® Bimini-Top - Complete Stainless Steel Fully Assembled Bimini-Top with Boot Cover, Straps and Stainless Mounting Hardware , (click link to pick) , Lead time est: 1.5-2.5 weeks (Covers, Tops), 4-5 biz days for poles and straps after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- Carver® Zippered Folding Top Storage Boot Cover - for Carver® folding Bimini, Sunshade, Camper, Pontoon or Tower Tops when Top is folded and not in use. , (click link to pick size) , Lead time est: 1.5-2.5 weeks (Covers, Tops), 4-5 biz days for poles and straps after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
- Bimini or T-Top Extension Kits - Our unique Shade Extension kits attach to the Bimini or T-Top to extend shade over the cockpit (or bow) with telescoping aluminum Support Poles , from $620.00 , SALE PRICE: $582.80 (Fall Sale) to $1,305.85 , SALE PRICE: $1,227.50 (Fall Sale) , Lead time est. 2-4 weeks (TTopCovers, Curtains), 1-2 weeks (Shade Kits) after order finalization as of 10/21/24.
Canvas, Covers and Tops are all custom made-to-order and typically ship in 2-11 weeks
(check your cart for actual lead time).
(check your cart for actual lead time).
Key West®: We no longer sell Key West Boats OEM canvas direct online, so please buy through your local dealer. We still offer the following canvas for your boat, as well as our T-Topless™ folding T-Top:
- Boat Shade Kit (add shade to the front or rear of any boat) starting @ $505,
- T-Top Storage Curtains (covers the console, front seat and helm seat or leaning post) starting at $399,
- T-Top-Boat-Cover (covers entire boat) starting @ $799.
Additional Shade for Key West® boats : When its hot you can never have enough shade. Our Boat Shade Kits (starting at $524.00 , SALE PRICE: $487.32 (End of Summer Sale)) extend shade over the cockpit or bow (can even be used like a Spray-Dodger) and can be put up or taken down in minutes.
Folding T-Tops to fit Key West® boats: Our T-Topless™ folding T-Top` fits most Key West® 203FS and 1700CC through 211CC center console and 176BR through 216BR Bay Reef bay boats. This top lowers (or removes) in less than 15 minutes to store your boat in your own garage or storage building/shed, potentially saving $1,000's per year in storage costs (or let you pass under a low bridge). The T-Topless™ folding T-Top is made of solid, yet lightweight, 1-inch diameter welded 316 Stainless Steel tubing with Sunbrella® canvas and install in an hour on the Stainless Steel windshield grab rails of Key West® center console boats.
Covers for Key West® boats : We offer
Custom After-Market Covers for Key West® boats : We also offer after-market Carver® Custom-Fit™ Boat Covers (from $239), Styled-To-Fit™Boat Covers (from $229) and LaPortes® Custom Fitted Boat Covers (from $449) and in Sunbrella® marine fabric (the best quality, breathable fabric for covers) as well as some excellent high-quality, but less expensive materials, that are designed as a precise fit using measurements taken from your particular model of outboard motor.
For Center Console boats, we also offer Universal (Not OEM) Center Console (No T-Top) Covers, Leaning Post Seat Covers and Reversible (Flip-Flop) Seat Covers.
A popular solution for boats with T-Tops are our T-Top Console-Storage-Curtains, which completely cover the front cooler seat, entire console and helm seats or leaning post (starting at $484.00 , SALE PRICE: $454.96 (Winter Sale)). This is a nice alternative to the factory OEM console-cover and OEM leaning-post or OEM pedestal-seat-cover, typically costing less than the OEM console-cover alone.
Since Key West® did not offer a factory mooring cover for boats with a T-Top, we offer custom-fit, durable TTopCover® Under T-Top Boat-Covers and Carver® Over T-Top Boat-Covers for Key West® 177 Skiff, 176BR thru 246BR Bay Reef, 203FS, 219FS and 239FS, 1700CC thru 293CC plus 261, 281 and 351 Billistic boats with the Factory OEM T-Top or Hard-Top. We have patterned hundreds of boats and T-Tops, so search for your boat or email to see if we have patterned your boat
Key West® Boat Resources:
- The Key West® web-site is at https://KeyWestBoatsInc.com
- Older, archived copy years of the Key West® web-site may possibly be available on the Web.Archive.Org "Way Back" Time Machine, found at Web.Archive.Org Key West Archives (this site is a lot of fun, and you can often find original specs, photos and brochures for your boat)
- Links to FREE Outboard Motor Manuals and Owners Guides can be found at RNR-Marine.com/Boat-Motor-Transmission-Manuals.shtml
Factory OEM and After-Market Canvas
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- Our Factory OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) replacement canvas IS NOT "New Old Stock" (NOS) Canvas
that has been sitting on the shelf for years.
- We make Brand New Canvas Made TO ORDER using
the original factory OEM patterns
and the following material choices:
- Marine Canvas choices
(dependent on fabric offered by original boat manufacturer):
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9.25 ounce (per square yard) 100% Solution Dyed Acrylic marine top fabric
is a tough, water repellent (Fluorocarbon coated), UV resistant,
color-fast (the acrylic fiber is dyed before the fabric is woven),
breathable (will help keep things dry) woven fabric,
manufactured by Glen Raven Mills in Anderson, SC, USA.
Sunbrella® is available in a
wide variety of colors.
The name Sunbrella® is synonymous with the finest outdoor fabric in the world.
Sunbrella® withstands sun, wind, and rain while remaining beautiful for years
and is backed by a
10-year Limited Fabric Warranty.
The water repellency of Sunbrella® can be improved by
cleaning and applying
"303 High Tech Fabric Guard" periodically.
Sunbrella® was offered from the Factory for the OEM Canvas
we make for most boat manufacturers, including:
Sea Ray®, Boston Whaler®, Chaparral®, Sea-Pro®,
Rinker®, Larson®, Grady White®, Regal® and many more.
RNR-Marine™ offers all
"Sunbrella® Marine Top Fabric" colors
(boat dealers may only have black), including popular
Black,
Captain Navy,
Marine Blue,
Mediterranean Blue Tweed,
Pacific Blue,
Forest Green,
Logo Red,
Jockey Red,
Dubonnet Tweed,
Linen,
Linen Tweed,
Toast Tweed,
Silver,
Beige and many more.
To insure consistencey and avoid mis-matches, the factory original colors
may only be offered for many boat manufcaturers.
Colors will appear differently on your monitor than the actual fabric application.
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waterproof Sunbrella®,
developed by
Haartz® engineers who have expertly waterproofed Sunbrella®,
the premier woven acrylic fabric, by
undercoating the Sunbrella® fabric with a textured marine grade vinyl.
SeaMark® offers the best of both worlds -
a beautiful, colorfast fabric with the added durability of vinyl.
This "acrylic vinyl" 16 oz./sq.yd. fabric has superior seam and tensile strength,
backed by a 5-year manufacturer's warranty, and is available in
many Sunbrella® solid and tweed colors.
SeaMark® was offered exclusively or as a factory upgrade option for OEM Top Canvas
on many
Sea Ray®,
Boston Whaler®,
Formula®, Chaparral®, Rinker® and Regal®
convertible, bimini, sunshade and camper tops
for example.
Not all colors may be available for every canvas product.
Colors will appear differently on your monitor than the actual fabric application.
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waterproof PVC coated, polyester reinforced vinyl "Top" fabric
is a slick, semi-shiny, durable, non-breathable, 60% higher cost fabric,
backed by a
5-year Limited Fabric Warranty.
Although Stamoid® is made in a
variety of colors, we typically offer only white (Ivory for Grady White®),
as used on many yachts.
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Some of our Factory OEM canvas was offered in
Recacril® 9 oz./sq.yd. Solution Dyed Acrylic marine fabric
manufactured by Recasens® USA.
as selected by the boat manufacturer.
Recacril® is a 100% solution dyed, 9 ounce (per square yard) acrylic fabric
for marine and outdoor use.
It has a Flurocarbon/Resin coating to repel water and offer excellent UV resistance
and is woven in
over 50 solid colors
and over 80 stripes,
although only a limited selection of solid colors are offered for our marine canvas.
In some cases, Recacril® is no longer offered for factory OEM replacement canvas, curtains or covers,
and a similar (not exact shade in some cases) color Sunbrella® fabric is used as a replacement.
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(Herculite®)
Regatta® vinyl-laminated polyester yacht fabric
is slick, semi-shiny, durable, non-breathable, waterproof canvas (~7.5oz per Sq Yd) fabric,
backed by a
5-year Limited Fabric Warranty.
We offer Weblon® in
ANY "Weblon® Yacht Fabric" color:
White,
Ivory,
Black,
White-top/Mist-Blue-bottom,
White-top/Driftwood(gray)-bottom,
White-top/Foam-Green-bottom,
Ivory-top/Sand-bottom &
Burgundy-top/White-bottom.
Not all colors may be available for every canvas product.
Colors will appear differently on your monitor than the actual fabric application.
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Some of our Factory OEM canvas is offered in ClimaShield® Plus fabric
as offered by the boat manufacturer.
ClimaShield® Plus is woven with Dowco®'s Color-Lok® polyester yarn
(solution dyed so the fibers that make the threads are individually dyed)
to provide superior fade resistance, product longevity and durability.
Inclusion of water-resistant anti-microbial coatings make this fabric resistant to the growth of mildew.
pigmented vinyl coated (always white vinyl on the inside),
9oz./sq.yd. 2-ply polyester fabric
with a 5 year manufacturer's limited warranty, commercially offered in a variety of colors.
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Some of our Factory OEM canvas is available only in the original, white Aqualon® fabric
that was offered by the boat manufacturer.
Aqualon® is a pigmented vinyl coated (always white vinyl on the inside),
9oz./sq.yd. 2-ply polyester fabric
with a 5 year manufacturer's limited warranty, commercially offered in a variety of colors.
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acrylic-coated 100% woven polyester 11.5 ounces (per square yard) fabric (600 denier)
is made by MarChem® CFI in New Haven, MO, USA
using a proprietary process
to coat both the top and bottom,
thus allowing the fabric to be completely reversible.
Water repellect Top Gun™ fabric is characterized by
excellent strength, durability,
tear and abrasion resistance,
dimensional stability, UV and mildew resistance,
and is backed by a
5-year Limited Fabric Warranty.
We offer Top Gun™ in very few applications.
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Vinyl ...
Some of our aftermarket Tops and Factory OEM canvas are offered in marine grade Vinyl fabric.
Proposition 65 is a California law
intended to protect consumers in the state of California from exposure to certain chemicals that may be harmful.
The law requires that businesses notify Californians prior to sale if a product contains certain chemicals.
The law also requires that the manufacturer label the product with a warning.
Vinyl often contains the chemical Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) which is on the list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DINP belongs to a family of chemicals commonly added to plastics to make them flexible (products such as garden hoses, athletic shoes, automobile and marine seating).
Exposure occurs through ingestion, inhalation and, to a lesser extent, dermal contact.
While such products are perfectly safe to use in their intended manner, the law still requires that we warn Californians of the presence of the chemical.
- RNR-Marine™ recommends cleaning your canvas or cover to maintain its original beauty and increase longevity.
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- Covers
are made of a fabric with a weave that can "breathe"
to prevent mold and mildew.
Vinyl or vinyl coated fabric, such as
Weblon®, Stamoid®, Top Gun® or SeaMark® are not
recommended for covers, since the material does not breathe to ventilate the covered space.
We offer covers (depending on boat manufacturer) in one or more of the following fabrics:
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Solution Dyed 100% Acrylic 9.5 oz./sq.yd. marine fabric
is used for
Console-Covers,
OEM Seat-Covers,
OEM Leaning-Post-Covers,
Bow Covers,
Cockpit Covers and
Mooring Covers.
This durable, 9.5 ounce per square yard fabric is colorfast and mildew resistant,
and is backed by the
Sunbrella® 10-year Limited Fabric Warranty.
Sunbrella® is the premium cover fabric in our opinion, since it is tough,
breathes and the fabric is woven with solution dyed acrylic fibers,
which last longer than polyester and retain colors extremely well.
Sunbrella® is made in the US (Anderson, SC) by Glenn Raven Mills®,
and is offered for all of our Factory OEM canvas and covers,
as well as our Carver® after-market
Custom-Fit™, Styled-To-Fit™
Boat Covers and Bimini Tops.
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100% Solution Dyed 9 oz./sq.yd. Polyester fabric
(in Grey, Tan, Navy Blue or Black)
is used for
TTopCovers® T-Top/Hard-Top Boat Covers and
T-Top Center Console Storage Curtains.
Top-Notch® Elite® is breathable, reversible, water repellent, UV resistant,
dimensionally stable (won't sag or stretch) and mildew resistant.
Because the yarn is solution dyed, color fastness is very good.
Top-Notch Elite® is backed by a
5-year Limited Fabric Warranty.
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100% Solution Dyed 8 oz./sq.yd. Polyester fabric
(in Navy Blue or
Black)
is used for
T-Top Boat Covers and
T-Top Center Console Storage Curtains.
Weathermax-80® is 100% solution dyed polyester
incorporating UV resistant characteristics for long-term color and strength retention
along with excellent breathablity and abrasion resistance.
The HydroMAX® finish raises the bar of hydrostatic performance and
delivers unsurpassed water repellency, mildew and oil resistance
without relying on environmentally unfriendly coating compounds.
WeatherMAX® has
anti-microbial properties
and a minimum UV resistance of 1000 hours
but only weighs 8.0 oz. per square yard
due to the use of a filament rather than a spun yarn like acrylic fabrics.
Excellent for anything from horse blankets to tough outerwear to marine grade tarps.
WeatherMAX® is backed by a
5-year Limited Fabric Warranty.
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heavy duty, 600-denier, 7.6oz./sq.yd. solution dyed, marine grade polyester fabric
with a 100% polyurethane finish coating with a
is used for
Carver®
Custom-Fit™, Styled-To-Fit™ Trailerable and
Over-Top Boat Covers,
Universal Seat-Covers and
Universal Leaning-Post Covers.
100% Solution Dyed polyester means Sun-DURA® colors are part of the polyester fiber itself,
rather than the dye adhering only to the surface of the fibers.
7.6 ounce per square yard marine grade polyester offers superior resistance to harmful UV rays, fading, mildew, tearing and overall wear-and-tear.
Carver®'s own unique finish provides exceptional water repellency while maintaining breathability for the health of the boat.
Made in USA by Glen Raven Mills® (North Carolina manufacturer of Sunbrella®) for Carver® Industries.
Carver® Sun-DURA® is backed by a
7 Year Limited Warranty.
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Black Resilience™
is a proprietary tough, black or white stretchy fabric (like Spandex)
with a quadruple coating on the outside to reflect the sun to
keep things cool beneath.
We use Resilience™ on our
T-Top-Storage-Bonnet (1-Year Limited Warranty) and
T-Top-Dry-Stack-Covers (3-Year Limited Warranty).
This is the same fabric made for the US Government to cover fuel storage tanks
in the desert to keep them cool.
The Limited Warrnty on these products includes free repair for any damage
caused by poor workmanship (excludes abuse).
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Some of our Factory OEM canvas is offered in ClimaShield® Plus fabric
as offered by the boat manufacturer.
ClimaShield® Plus is woven with Dowco®'s Color-Lok® polyester yarn
(solution dyed so the fibers that make the threads are indvidualy dyed)
to provide superior fade resistance, product longevity and durability.
Inclusion of water-resistant anit-microbial coatings make this fabric resistant to the growth of mildew.
pigmented vinyl coated (always white vinyl on the inside),
9oz./sq.yd. 2-ply polyester fabric
with a 5 year manufacturer's limited warranty, commercially offered in a variety of colors.
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Poly/Cotton Duck ...
50/50 polyester/cotton "Duck" fabric
(from Dutch "doek")
is a heavy, plain woven blended fabric
offering the advantages of both cotton and polyester fibers blended in one fabric.
Cotton is a fully breathable fabric, which helps prevent mold and mildew in your boat.
However, as the thickness increases, the breathability decreases.
100% cotton tends to rip and wear out easily, depending on the weave.
Cotton canvas is a very durable and abrasion-resistant fabric,
but it can be very thick and heavy.
Polyester does not breathe, but it is very elastic and
therefore tends to be very tear resistant.
However, it is not as abrasion-resistant as cotton canvas.
Poly/Cotton blend fabrics combine the strengths of the two fibers.
Poly/cotton fabric is breathable, tear-resistant,
and can be fashioned into abrasion-resistant fabrics, like canvas.
We make many older Factory OEM Mooring Covers
(to order) in
Grey
#6 weight (13oz per 36"x22" piece) 50/50 Poly/Cotton Duck fabric.
- Vinyl ... Some of our Factory OEM covers are available in marine grade Vinyl fabric. Proposition 65 is a California law intended to protect consumers in the state of California from exposure to certain chemicals that may be harmful. The law requires that businesses notify Californians prior to sale if a product contains certain chemicals. The law also requires that the manufacturer label the product with a warning. Vinyl often contains the chemical Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) which is on the list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. DINP belongs to a family of chemicals commonly added to plastics to make them flexible (products such as garden hoses, athletic shoes, automobile and marine seating). Exposure occurs through ingestion, inhalation and, to a lesser extent, dermal contact. While such products are perfectly safe to use in their intended manner, the law still requires that we warn Californians of the presence of the chemical.
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open weave vinyl covered polyester "Standard Mesh Solids" fabric
(very breathable) is used on
Gear-Nets and Mesh Windshield-Covers.
Although there are a
wide variety of Phifertex® colors,
most Gear-Nets and Windshield-Covers are Black, Grey or White.
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Visors, Connectors, Spray-Shields,
Enclosures, Side-Curtains, Aft-Curtains and Gull-Wings
are typically made with a combination of canvas (above) and either:
- Flat, extruded 30-mil (0.030" thick, often called "30ga" or "30 gauge") clear, marine grade vinyl
(often called "Eisenglass" or "Isinglass")
as specified by the boat manufacturer.
Proposition 65 is a California law
intended to protect consumers in the state of California from exposure to certain chemicals that may be harmful.
The law requires that businesses notify Californians prior to sale if a product contains certain chemicals.
The law also requires that the manufacturer label the product with a warning.
Vinyl often contains the chemical Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) which is on the list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DINP belongs to a family of chemicals commonly added to plastics to make them flexible (products such as garden hoses, athletic shoes, automobile and marine seating).
Exposure occurs through ingestion, inhalation and, to a lesser extent, dermal contact.
While such products are perfectly safe to use in their intended manner, the law still requires that we warn Californians of the presence of the chemical.
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premium, flexible Urethane-coated poly-vinyl-chloride (PVC) sheet "glass" (60% higher cost)
engineered to be ultra clear and resistant to the damaging effects from the sun's rays,
environmental fallout and scratching from handling.
It also blocks out the UltraViolet (UV) spectrum of light (90% UVA, 99% UVB, 99% UVC).
Read more about
Strataglass® advantages.
Strataglass® is available in 20-mil (0.020"), 30-mil (aka 30ga = 0.030" thick),
40-mil (0.040") or 60-mil (0.060" = ~1/16") thickness.
The 40-mil is available in a clear, light smoke or dark smoke tint,
which is a special order (adds another 10% to the cost and 2 more weeks).
We recommend 30-mil for fishing boats, since the thicker vinyl is hard to roll up offshore.
Yachts may use 40-mil or 60-mil (even more costly) when the vinyl is seldom (if ever) rolled.
Strataglass® claims a
5 year life expectancy (care & exposure dependent),
but notes that many yacht owners see 10 or more years of use with proper care.
- RNR-Marine™ recommends cleaning and removing all clear-vinyl prior to trailering, to avoid the harmful efects of rocks, bugs and oils on the vinyl!
- Flat, extruded 30-mil (0.030" thick, often called "30ga" or "30 gauge") clear, marine grade vinyl
(often called "Eisenglass" or "Isinglass")
as specified by the boat manufacturer.
Proposition 65 is a California law
intended to protect consumers in the state of California from exposure to certain chemicals that may be harmful.
The law requires that businesses notify Californians prior to sale if a product contains certain chemicals.
The law also requires that the manufacturer label the product with a warning.
Vinyl often contains the chemical Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) which is on the list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DINP belongs to a family of chemicals commonly added to plastics to make them flexible (products such as garden hoses, athletic shoes, automobile and marine seating).
Exposure occurs through ingestion, inhalation and, to a lesser extent, dermal contact.
While such products are perfectly safe to use in their intended manner, the law still requires that we warn Californians of the presence of the chemical.
is a tough, water repellent (Fluorocarbon coated), UV resistant,
color-fast (the acrylic fiber is dyed before the fabric is woven),
breathable (will help keep things dry) woven fabric,
manufactured by Glen Raven Mills in Anderson, SC, USA.
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