ATTENTION Boat Owners - High Quality Boat Covers are HERE!

Feb. 16, 2012 - PRLog -- --Boat Owners - do you need a high quality winter boat cover?  Are you tired of shrink wrapping your boat every year only to have to throw it away at the end of the winter?  Look no further than Fisher Canvas www.fishercanvas.com.  They custom make high quality boat covers to fit your boat - GUARANTEED!.

We are a small custom boat cover company located in the historic city of Burlington, NJ. Fisher Canvas Products, Inc. was founded by Fred Fisher in 1991. Fred came up in the boat cover business since he was 10 years old working for his father, Harold Fisher. When the senior Mr. Fisher passed away in August of 1988 Fred and his brother continued to operate the business their father started, Harold F. Fisher & Sons. In the spring of 1991 Fred Decided it was time to strike out on his own and he formed Fisher Canvas Products, Inc. in July of that year.

The main stay of the business is and has been Custom Boat Covers for boats. These covers where first made by Fred's dad in the early 1960's. Since that time little has changed except the boats. "We still use cotton fabric, why? Because nothing has come along that can out perform it for durability and longevity." Fred's dad knew, and it has only been proven time and time again, that cotton canvas can out last the more costly synthetics over the life of the cover. "We have customers bringing covers in for repair that are 10 to 15 years old." Not that all covers will get that kind of life, but with proper care and a little common sense it is possible to get 8-10 years service out of one of our covers.

What is a Fisher Boat Cover?
A Fisher Boat Cover is designed for protection of a boat over the winter season. They are designed to fit low on the hull. All covers are made of 10 oz cotton canvas treated with Duaffin. What is Duaffin? It is paraffin based water proofing and mildew inhibiting finish that is applied to the material in a plant in Ohio.

All Covers have a draw rope in the hem and tie down loops sewn into the hem as well to help hold the cover in place over the long winter. Vents are standard in all Fisher Boat Covers.

Do I need to construct a frame? How is the cover supported?
It depends on the type of boat you have. Boats with radar arches do need to have a frame constructed to support under the boat cover. We can give you a guide on what you can do if you need somewhere to start. We recommend using PVC.

custom boat covers for saleFor most boats under 35' and without radar arch's, we will install sleeves on the outside of the boat cover for you to slide 2x4's into (The 2x4's should lay on their side). There are 3 sleeves: 1 in the bow and 2 in the transom. You will want each 2x4 to stick out of the sleeve 6"-1' at each end so it is easiest to guide the 2x4 in and out of the sleeve.

Plain 2x4 lumber will do just fine. You do not need to get pressure treated wood. The length of the 2x4's are determined according to the boat.

How does the cover attach to my boat?
There are pairs of heavy duty webbing loops sewn into the bottom of the cover spaced approx. every 4'-5'. Tie off the right side loop to the corresponding left loop. Each pair ties off individually (don't lace them up). There is also a drawstring sewn into the bottom of the cover that you pull and tie off in the bow. This is for added secureness. We also install grommets in the bow in which you do lace up.

Will someone come out and measure my boat?
It depends on whether or not we have a pattern for your boat. If we have made a cover for a boat like yours before, we will pull out the pattern that we have drawn and use that. If we haven't made a cover for a boat like yours, we will come out and measure your boat. If your boat is out of our area and we need measurements, we can send you a diagram and instructions and you can take the measurements.

We currently maintain a file of over 3200 patterns and are adding to that daily!

Is the cover guaranteed?
Fisher Boat Covers are guaranteed to fit your boat when they are installed and supported properly. We guarantee the cover to be free of defects in workmanship and materials when you receive it and install it on your boat.

winter boat coversA Fisher Boat Cover is not guaranteed to last any length of time. The average life a boat cover is 8-10 seasons, with proper care. Proper care means that when the cover comes off of the boat, it must be completely dry and stored in a cool dry place. The cover is mildew resistant, but if it is balled up while it is damp, eventually mildew will set in and cause those areas of the cover to become brittle.

The cover should also have some sun exposure while it is on the boat. This will allow for proper drying. If rips or damage occurs to the cover, it should be repaired as soon as practical.

Interested?
If you are interested in getting a Fisher Boat Cover for your boat just drop us a line. Our e-mail address is info@fishercanvas.com. Please include the length, make, model and year of your boat. If you can, please include a picture of your boat. And when including a picture please make sure it is no larger the 50K in size.

What else do we do?
Along with the boat covers we make a variety of custom made products for home and industry. If you have a need or are looking to source out a job or product that requires canvas or vinyl material please drop us a line. We have the talent and the equipment ready to be put to work filling your needs.