CoverSource - Brent Fleming

[SkiTundra]

I think Brent is a skilled craftsman who does great work. Not so good on business/time management. Extremely few people are good at both (and I think the majority of people are actually not so good at either).

I think if he could partner with someone to help on the business and time management side he'd have a winner of a business.

My experiences with him were OK from a business standpoint but the covers are excellent. The one for our SV211 is I think about 15 years old and only needs to be replaced because it rubbed up against our lift for a few weeks. It's been on/off maybe 20-40 times each year. It will be replaced with another from Brent this winter. No other cover I've seen compares in design or quality of workmanship.

[JBird97Nautique]

Great cover. Terrible customer service. Got my cover for my 97 Nautique after a few weeks. Said he had one in stock but still took 3 weeks to ship out. Wouldn't respond in reasonable time (days). Complained about cost of shipping and then said he had covid. DO NOT SEND HIM FULL PAYMENT!!!

[jhoffy22]

Anyone ordered a cover from Brent lately? NautiqueJeff?

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Anyone ordered a cover from Brent lately? NautiqueJeff?

I just placed an order with Brent last week.

Reasons I am prepared to take a bit of (possible) bad with the good?

I have until next spring so I'm not really in a rush.

Brent said he could get it to me in 3 months. That will be just fine, and 5 months would be OK as well.

I have seen nothing but praise for the quality of the work.

My boat is one that he already has plans for (2005 SV211).

I read someone say there has never been a case where money was paid but no cover was produced.

I would be more upset if the product I got was not great, and then had to deal with trying to return it, than if the product is a bit late getting here.

[MN Ryan]

Post an update when you get it! I got mine 3-4 years ago and though he was not quick, I was in a similar situation as you (and expected that), and I am continually impressed by the cover.

[jhoffy22]

I just placed an order with Brent last week.

Reasons I am prepared to take a bit of (possible) bad with the good?

I have until next spring so I'm not really in a rush.

Brent said he could get it to me in 3 months. That will be just fine, and 5 months would be OK as well.

I have seen nothing but praise for the quality of the work.

My boat is one that he already has plans for (2005 SV211).

I read someone say there has never been a case where money was paid but no cover was produced.

I would be more upset if the product I got was not great, and then had to deal with trying to return it, than if the product is a bit late getting here.

I have similar expectations. Let me know how the cover is when you receive it.

[jhoffy22]

Post an update when you get it! I got mine 3-4 years ago and though he was not quick, I was in a similar situation as you (and expected that), and I am continually impressed by the cover.

That's great to hear. I ordered a few months and am excited to receive it. Question, does the cover secure under the rub rail?

[jhiestand]

Assuming his covers haven't changed, yes they do via 'J' hooks at various points on both sides (like in this image).



Additionally a drawstring runs the entire circumference and holds them snug under the rub rail.

[MN Ryan]

Yeah, what he said. :)

I had a link to a Youtube video that Brent sent me on how to install the cover, but it appears that the video is no longer there.

[jhoffy22]

Received my cover and I'm very happy with it. You can tell a lot of thought went into the design and craftsmanship. Unfortunately the installation video that was shared earlier is no longer available. Does anyone have tips to install properly?