Tuesday, 14 July 2009

Bimini - Jeanneau 37'


Always difficult to get good pictures of a bimini, they look so insignificant. The reality though is very different. The design and fitting of the stainless steel bars (three on this one), takes hours of work. The design part of the work involves getting the shapes right, the right height to suit the customers needs, and also to end up with bars that fit neatly together when the bimini is folded into its storage sock. The bimini also needs to work around the backstays, on this occasion with zips up to the stays, and splits on the forward bar so that when stored all the bars can be taken behind the backstays.

Thursday, 2 July 2009

Sadler 34' upholstery


Another set of upholstery, comprising over 20 cushions, all in a beautiful navy patterned velvet.

Tuesday, 21 April 2009

Miss Avril - Rival 36' upholstery


A 24-piece set of upholstery covered in Dralon velvet (quarterberth and helm seat in faux suede), forepeak cushions with 6" foam for extra comfort.

Tuesday, 14 April 2009

Cockpit enclosure - Jeanneau 37'



The latest in a succession of cockpit enclosures. This time, the customer already had a serviceable hood made by others, to which we made alterations to improve the fit. The enclosure is also designed to act as a bimini with fully zipped out side and aft sections. To use the bimini section alone the cover has been made higher, so that whoever is helming can stand upright under the bimini. There is also a window in the top section providing a good view from the steering position.

Thursday, 9 April 2009

Island Packet 32' - sprayhood & cockpit enclosure


Another hood and enclosure, this time in AD navy acrylic.

Thursday, 19 February 2009

Sprayhood and cockpit enclosure - Sovereign 32'


With our delightful (!) British weather, cockpit enclosures are becoming very popular. On sunny days the cockpit enclosure becomes a bimini, with roll up sides and aft section. Whatever the weather, a new sprayhood and enclosure will provide an extra "room" on board, and has been described by some of our customers as their conservatory!

Monday, 9 February 2009

Yacht upholstery






A set of upholstery for a Mirage 30'. The fabric is actually acrylic canvas, which keeps the cost down, but is still very durable and comfortable. A wide range of striped and patterned acrylics are available. Thickness of foam can be adjusted according to your requirements, for example this set has 4" foam in the forepeak and saloon seating, and 2" foam backrests, with Velcro for attachment. All cushions are zipped and wadded.

Saturday, 10 January 2009

"Jasmine" - 39' Jeanneau DS - winter lay-up cover


The biggest lay-up cover for Winter 2008/9, with rear zipped access.
We received a very nice e-mail from the owner today, "Just to let you know that I went down to Jasmine yesterday afternoon and I have to say that I am extremely pleased with the job you have done!Thank you so much for all your hard work.In fact, please feel free to use me as reference if you ever need one in the future – I would be more than happy to endorse your service to any potential new customers".

Tuesday, 9 December 2008

"Miss Avril" winter lay-up cover



Miss Avril is a Rival 36', and her lay-up cover has starboard access with a zipped doorway, and vents topside for airflow.

Saturday, 15 November 2008



"Nanjizal" a Hallberg-Rassy 342, has the first of the Winter 2008 lay-up covers made in topgun fabric. The aft end has a zip up doorway for easy access during the winter, and air vents on the top sides. The boat will stay dry and clean all winter!

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Paul & Gill Vintner
Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom
After two years at Falmouth Marine College, Paul, with a Diploma in Boat Technology, and an engineering qualification, joined a local sailmaker and very quickly developed a boat cover department within the business. After three years, he joined another local company and this time stayed fourteen years! In November 2004 we decided to go it alone and Ocean Covers was formed. Since this time, we have worked in local marinas and boatyards, on Ministry of Defence vessels in Port Pendennis Shipyard, and on every type of vessel from RIB to luxury motor yacht. Gill ? Well I have been bookkeeping and office managing for over twenty years, so this has proved very useful in the running of the business, keeping the paperwork in order, and making sure the bills are paid! Last but not least, our ships cat, Puds, personally oversees all the work. Puds, Rest In Peace 08.09.08. Gone to sail a tuna filled ship on calm seas.
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