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| Author: | wakevortex [ Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Cockpit cover for vista |
Hi all.. The boat I'm about to buy has a Bimini and full camper cover but it appears not to have a cockpit cover . Is this something I really ought to have to protect the boat when moored (it will be kept in a marina not under cover). How do they attach the cover if I was to get one made for me ...I'm in spain , so I guess it would cost a lot of money to get one shipped from USA Thanks |
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| Author: | 97_245_sd [ Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
I'd recommend the cockpit cover to keep the boat protected from the sun and clean. There should be snaps around the windshield and along the sides that are already used for the camper canvas that the cockpit cover can snap onto. It would probably be easier to get one made at a local canvas shop, they would just need to have access to the boat. We ordered a replacement cockpit cover from Four Winns but the dealer still had to custom install the snaps to fit it to the boat. |
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| Author: | wakevortex [ Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
Yes that's what I thought ..if it uses the same snaps , thats handy ! will ask some canvas makers in Europe what they can provide thanks ! |
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| Author: | TheDanceII [ Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
Great Lakes Boat Top is the original company that makes the covers and stuff for Four Winns. They have the pattern for your boat. They are offering 25% off right now. Not sure on shipping to Spain but worth checking out. http://greatlakesboattop.com/ You will have to install snaps around the back. And it snaps at the bottom of the windshield. You will also have to install the snaps on the canvas as they can't preinstall since the exact location of your boat side snaps are not known. If you go this route, order the snap installation tool from them as well. It is heavy duty and works good. Good luck. |
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| Author: | wakevortex [ Wed Jan 20, 2016 12:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
Thanks for the link...shipping may well be prohibitive, but will check that out ! many thanks |
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| Author: | Surface Interval [ Wed Jan 20, 2016 9:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
I have talked with Great Lakes Boat Top, and they told me that they do not have patterns for Four Winns Vista boats without radar arches. Sorry. Four Winns is the current source for that OEM canvas. |
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| Author: | alex8q4 [ Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
A lot of boaters around here only have camper tops, especially the larger boats. If this was the case for my boat I would consider using towels to keep the sun from the helm, and seat backs. When you go see the boat that should tell you the full story. How has it held up to the elements thus far with just the camper top. |
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| Author: | wakevortex [ Thu Jan 21, 2016 1:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
Very kind of you to ask Great lakes for me... ! back to the drawing board.. there are some uk companies that may be able to knock one up for me !  Its not just to keep the sun off I was thinking of, its more when I leave the boat in the marina, that the inside is protected from everything (including overhead seagulls LOL ) so a complete cover would be ideal |
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| Author: | rpengr [ Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
Yes, keeping the both the sun and rain off the upholstery is important for a long upholstery life. |
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| Author: | Surface Interval [ Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
Bill, you might check with Four Winns or a dealer for the price and shipping options if you can't find a local shop. The mooring cover does attach to the snaps at the base of the windshield, but behind the windshield it uses the same snaps as the camper top. The mooring cover has velcro strips that close around the Bimini frame where it attaches to the boat. The cover is supported by a telescoping support pole from the floor between the forward edge of the cockpit table and the forward part of the U shaped cockpit seat. Sunbrella does work well at keeping rain water out, just make sure that the cover seals up well around the bimini support poles. We trailer our boat every weekend in the summer with the mooring cover in place. It works well and prevents anything from blowing out on the road. Hope this helps. |
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| Author: | wakevortex [ Sat Jan 23, 2016 12:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
Thanks ..as always , great info ! |
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| Author: | Flyer51 [ Mon Aug 06, 2018 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
YYZ-RC wrote: I need to get my mooring cover snapped as I'm going to use it for winter storage (boat will be indoors so no snow load) - where do the male snaps go at the base of the windshield? Are they screwed into the fiberglass at the base of the windshield frame, or are they part of the windshield frame? Photos would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Gary! Mine are a part of the windshield frame. The frame has a channel in it and the snaps are held in there by a phillips screw that tightens against the frame. Mine work loose from time to time due to expansion and contraction and occasionally will need repositioned by loosening the screw and sliding the male snap into the correct position. Sorry I don't believe I have a photo but can get one when I'm at the lake over the weekend if no one comes up with one in the meantime. I do have a picture of the boat with that cover on if you'd like to see that. |
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| Author: | Surface Interval [ Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
My '02 268 is that way too. The snaps are in the base of the windshield frame. The screw goes into a plastic piece and expands it locking the snap in place |
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| Author: | Surface Interval [ Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
My mooring cover does cover the windshield. The canvas does snap on to snaps that are attached to the lower windshield frame. These are the parts. https://www.wholesalemarine.com/windshi ... jwEALw_wcB The black plastic piece folds in half. Place it in the channel in the windshield frame and screw the snap into it. It will not scratch or marr the frame. |
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| Author: | Surface Interval [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cockpit cover for vista |
Would something like this work? https://greatlakesskipper.com/dot-boat- ... 8AQAvD_BwE If you drill and screw into the windshield frame be very careful that it will not touch the glass inside the frame. The clips would allow for adjustment without damaging the frame. |
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