All our covers are made from 100% polyester "Harbortime" fabric, so they don't rot.  Zippers are all rugged #10 plastic Vislon.  Our designs use a little bit more fabric, but have fewer seams so there is less to restitch as the covers age.  Please call or email us with questions!

These are a few pictures of our prototype "Clamshell" cover taken a few years ago.


All tied down and ready to go.
Notice also the mast cover.  It is double zippered so it is very easy to install and remove.  (New mast cover pictured below)


Top View - a little hard to see in the sun, but it shows the basic concept.

Note the reflective transom stripes and of course our VSP logo!

The cover unzipped.

The cover all the way down.  Notice the vinyl reinforcing patches at the chainplates.

Notice the cross straps - sort of hard to see, but there are three sets that are strapped across the boom

New for 2006 - Our new Mast cover -

Notice the cover has a "pouch" so you don't need to remove the compass bracket from the mast!

Photos of our new Drysail cover:

New for 2008 - We now offer a "chine length skirt" as an option for our drysail cover!

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