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Fabric 1

Capemarine waterproof
Producer/Manufacturer: Giofex GmbH
Primary Use: Main Fabric

Fabric 2

Tenara
Producer/Manufacturer: W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.
Primary Use: Thread

Please describe the project specifications

Since the ZAR 75 will get a full restoration with new tubes and upholstery our customer wanted a cover for trailering at high speed and having her totally UV protected when being stored on land. Everything should be protected including the outboard motor and teak bathing platforms, additionally there should be an easy access to the boat via zips in the back.

What is unique or complex about the project?

For this project we chose the german made polyester fabric Capemarine waterproof with a PU coating on the underside for being waterproof at high speed on the german Autobahn. Due to its light weight of only 285g/m² it can easily be folded and stored. Since we didn't want to use poles but needed support for the fabric we used the framework of the enclosure (used a few more fittings so the frames can be set in a more flat position). The actual cover uses RIB hooks together with Stayputs and bungee cord in the back (for that we also had to modify the outboard cover). We invested some effort to get the anchor area below the bow water- and windproof since the the ZAR has a quite large opening there. The overlap there can be opened allowing to use the anchor and cover also when on water. The cover also has two large rollup entries in the back. When stored two additional zip-on covers can be used to fully protect the tubes and hull.

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