Boat cover

We used Crosswell in Mercer to repair ours. They make new ones too. Sorry I don't have the number handy.

Had a cover done, as well as some changes and custom work on a bimini top at Conneautville canvas.  Top quality work at a very reasonable cost!

definitely conneautville

I think that Thompson's Water Seal will work.  Check their website, but had this suggested to me a few years ago when asking a similar question.  Also, Scotchguard will work on fabric, but might need a good bit.  Neither will do too much on the thin areas, you likely need to patch those.
 
Not going to argue against a custom cover, but $500 vs. $100 is a bit of a difference.  I have heard of people having their $100 store bought tarps last 10+ years.  Make sure if you go that route to research a bit and get one with as high denier count as possible and check customer reviews.  There are a ton of options on Amazon or other web sites.  You will likely have to spend another $20 to make some pvc frame work too, so it drains properly.  Also a good idea to cover with another $20 heavy duty tarp if storing outside in the winter.  Let that tarp take the brunt of the nasty weather, with your cover under for added protection.
 
When I shopped around for custom in the Pgh area, that $500 was more like $800 (17' side console).  So, if you have the time to trailer a boat up to Conneuteville and go and pick up in a week or two, it is probably the best deal around.  If you don't, but you have some basic building skills, you can make something that will protect your boat for at least half of the life of a nice custom cover, for a fraction of the cost.  If you can find one with the same fabric, it might run you $200-$300, but should last as long.  Note, if you plan on storing on the water, then you pretty much need custom.  It is also going to not look nearly as nice as a custom.
 
Added suggestions.  Never trailer with a cover on.  Pad the areas that have the most stress.  Buy a cover with vent holes.

After checking prices and options I'm looking at buying a ready made boat cover. I have a 14 footer with no console. I saw one comment that said you should get a bigger cover if you have a trolling motor; to make up for the extra height. Has anybody had any luck buying the ready made covers? Would you buy a 14 foot cover or 16 if you have a trolling motor in front. Would hate to spend more tha a hundred dollars and not have it fit. Sort of like buying waders online, hard to fit without trying on.

Is this the canopy place that everyone calls the amish? I need to get a new cover for my boat.. Do you just drop the boat off and they make it and you pick it up in a few days? What is a rough price for say a 19' ? Thanks guys

Eman89so
Is this the canopy place that everyone calls the amish? I need to get a new cover for my boat.. Do you just drop the boat off and they make it and you pick it up in a few days? What is a rough price for say a 19' ? Thanks guys

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Are you speaking of Crosswells in Fredonia, PA. ?

Conneautville Canvas... they are an Amish family... the general area is North of Conneaut Lake in NW Pa.
 
and yes, you take your boat to them, tell them what you want and choose options such as canvas/cloth type and color and hardware types, they give you the estimate and you leave the boat there for them to work on it.  They contact you when it is finished and you pick it up.  They need the boat so they can do accurate measurements. 

Great news will be calling tomorrow

Explain to them what conditions you will be keeping the boat in... will it be outside 24/7/365 or will it be garaged? Will it be outside in the summer but inside for winter?  Things like that will make a difference on fabric type you get.  When you tell them how it will be stored they can suggest the fabric best suited for your cover.  Make sure you request it have a couple of vents in it.

Eman89so
Any recommendations on type of fabric?

Top Gun Canvas.  Every cover I've had them make for me has been Top Gun.  The first two, I sold the boats before they needed replaced.  The next one lasted 8 seasons of being stored outside all year.  Had a new one made last spring.  Hope to get 8 years out of it too!
 

Heading for Shenango in about an hour....... Will be there til sunset as long as the gales don't blow.