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WILDCATWICK
04-14-2009, 06:27 PM
I'm in the market for one and wondered if anyone has experience with them?



FIJI
04-14-2009, 06:36 PM
If you're looking for just outdoor storage in the yard, get a scrap of Tyvek from any local building site. FREE !
WILDCATWICK
04-14-2009, 06:53 PM
Nope, not for the backyard, it's for covering the canoe while it's on top of my truck.
7iron
04-14-2009, 07:22 PM
What kind of canoe is it? The reason I ask is Most are carried upside down. If its wood or cedar cover it. All others wouldn't need it.
WILDCATWICK
04-14-2009, 07:35 PM
Malecite by Mad River.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/556/mstruckncanoebase.jpg

http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2073100390041263145VJklZT

This is my truck set up. I need to keep a cover on for extended periods of time and the canoe will be on that truck for extended periods. Just looking for input.
moonphase
04-14-2009, 07:50 PM
WILDCATWICK,
Check out [url]WWW.waterworkscanoe.com.There is a lady on there called the bag lady and she can make you a good looking cover.I think the are around 150.00.We use them on our race canoes to stop fading and protect from the heat.Good quality covers.
WILDCATWICK
04-14-2009, 08:06 PM
WILDCATWICK,
Check out [url]WWW.waterworkscanoe.com.There is a lady on there called the bag lady and she can make you a good looking cover.I think the are around 150.00.We use them on our race canoes to stop fading and protect from the heat.Good quality covers.

I saw her site the other day. Can you drive with it on? If so could one still use a foam pad on the gunwales?
moonphase
04-14-2009, 08:47 PM
I saw her site the other day. Can you drive with it on? If so could one still use a foam pad on the gunwales?

Yes and yes,you just tell her what kind of boat you got and it will fit over it like a glove.It usually has a draw string on the stern and in the middle of the boat.Never had one even close to flying off while driving.Really dont think you would be dissappointed what-so-ever.
Flash
04-15-2009, 01:05 PM
They are more common for ultralight racing canoes. It reads as though the bag lady has you covered.;)
FIJI
04-15-2009, 05:22 PM
might have to look into one for my Mad River Intrigue !
jim84
04-16-2009, 11:31 PM
the canoe covers are great ive used them for over 20 plus years. my wife has made mine their not that hard to make if you can sew. that bag lady has been making covers for a long time, shes does a good job also. gl