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spyder
05-02-2015, 05:41 PM
I ordered a Evolution cover last fall, it was made in January I think.. shipped to me in Feb.. Now I got my boat out of storage and I go to test fit it.. I'll say i'm not impressed, which is odd after so many people recomended Evolution covers..

Am I just dumb or was the wrong size cover made for me?

it seems too narrow and too short.

http://i.imgur.com/xgDGHwYl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/UpV9NTNl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/NSk3DZTl.jpg

spyder
05-02-2015, 06:00 PM
Pulled it as tight as I could. It must be 3 inches too short in length. And maybe a few inches too narrowas rub rail is showing.

spyder
05-02-2015, 06:37 PM
Just talked to corey. He's put my mind at ease for now. Super friendly. Great customer servic.. Going to follow his tips.. Will update in the future.

moombahighrider
05-02-2015, 08:02 PM
Yeah, that does not look right at all. What did he say? That it will give/ stretch with use?

spyder
05-02-2015, 08:42 PM
He says it will stretch. I think it will for width. But not length. Anyone got a pic of one on a lsv.

moombadaze
05-03-2015, 07:46 AM
the Pictures Snow you posted look right for fitment without haveing the straps tight. At least that is how mine looks

spyder
05-03-2015, 08:20 AM
Cranking it down as hard as I can. This is it. I imagine I shouldn't have any visible vinyl

http://i.imgur.com/gWvTD3xl.jpg (http://imgur.com/gWvTD3x)

moombadaze
05-03-2015, 10:47 AM
ok, the above picture looks perfect, his covers fit that tight. you will have a little vinyl showing, but after using the cover towing it will stretch out even more and just keep it tight and it will eventually cover that vinyl too. at least this has been my experience with my 2 covers

spyder
05-03-2015, 11:03 AM
My old shitty Moomba cover seemed to shrink over time. I was mostly worried it would get worse over time.

mnpracing
05-03-2015, 09:22 PM
My old shitty Moomba cover seemed to shrink over time. I was mostly worried it would get worse over time.

Nope it will stretch over time. Leave it out when it's raining, or simulate it with a garden sprinkler. Will fit like a glove (a tight glove) in no time. I've had two, one for my 08 LSV and one for my current boat.

spyder
06-09-2015, 10:27 AM
pulling it as hard as I can to tighten it now I can get it to *just* cover the back of my storage locker cushions.. it leaves dents in my cushions from being so tight..

word of advice if you're going to order one of these covers, see if Cory can cut the part that rises up in the center 1-2" longer.. I wish I could of asked for this.. the entire cover is fine in overall length.. not sure why he would of chose to cut upwards in the middle so high..

KT Mobius
06-09-2015, 11:13 AM
For the price you pay for this cover you shouldn't have to settle.

mmandley
06-09-2015, 11:15 AM
I agree KT.

Spyder if your willing to ship it back I can talk to Cory on this and see if he can fix your cover?

This is how mine fit on my 08, exactly the same boat.

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/DSC_0100.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/DSC_0100.jpg.html)

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/DSC_0095.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/DSC_0095.jpg.html)

spyder
06-09-2015, 12:05 PM
I agree KT.

Spyder if your willing to ship it back I can talk to Cory on this and see if he can fix your cover?

This is how mine fit on my 08, exactly the same boat.

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/DSC_0100.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/DSC_0100.jpg.html)

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/DSC_0095.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/DSC_0095.jpg.html)

Mines was defintely cut higher at the back. The cost of shipping from Canada will be pretty high. Plus leaving my boat at the dock with no cover in the elements may be an issue for an unknown amount of time.

It's a concern because my vinyl is already not the best at the back and having it partially exposed or cranked down on isn't ideal.

Looking at yours. Mine is cut upward probably 2" or 3" higher atleast and the straps are sewn on the cushions instead of over the hull. I think.

It is upsetting having to settle after paying over $1000 for a cover in Canadian. But the hassle to get the issue fixed is a problem as well. It sucks being in Canada at times.

mmandley
06-09-2015, 12:54 PM
I understand that man. Is it an option to take it to a local upholstery shop and have the rear extended?

I can't speak for what Cory will and won't do but I did tell ask him to look this thread over this AM and he said he is willing to fix this if he can. He understand the distance and shipping issues.

IDK maybe you and him can work a deal out for the extra cost of extending it? Maybe a Platform cover or something? IDK.

Just tossing ideas.

spyder
06-09-2015, 01:34 PM
I understand that man. Is it an option to take it to a local upholstery shop and have the rear extended?

I can't speak for what Cory will and won't do but I did tell ask him to look this thread over this AM and he said he is willing to fix this if he can. He understand the distance and shipping issues.

IDK maybe you and him can work a deal out for the extra cost of extending it? Maybe a Platform cover or something? IDK.

Just tossing ideas.

I spoke with him originally when I bought it. I think he was more concerned about the overall length which I think is fine now that I'm used to putting it on. It's just the part in the middle that goes upwards barely covering the vinyl. I don't want to add more material. It's just another stitch that I have to worry about In a few years. Plus the straps are still mounted so high they are pressing on the vinyl denting it.

I know he's been using this template for a while, not sure how mine ended up wrong.. because it definitely doesn't fit like yours. yours maybe cuts up 2", mine is like 4-6"

rdlangston13
06-09-2015, 01:46 PM
Why does he even come up right there at all? Why not continue the whole thing under the run rail?


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mmandley
06-09-2015, 01:48 PM
Why does he even come up right there at all? Why not continue the whole thing under the run rail?


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I think the idea for how it comes up was so people could use the Vents, possibly I am not positive. I know on the newer covers, such as the one on the Mojo its even material across the rear section.

rdlangston13
06-09-2015, 01:49 PM
The picture of your cover still have the vents covered by the cover...


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mmandley
06-09-2015, 01:52 PM
The picture of your cover still have the vents covered by the cover...


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Yes but its shorter in the center, If i was to not Strap the center, it would allow the vents to blow air out, yet the cover would still be strapped on the rear of the boat.

With the material the cover is made of, with it covering the vents like mine is, even if the fans are turned on they wouldn't really blow air out. The cover doesn't breath at all, its water proof, and pretty wind proof. I had water leak in from the tower mounts and had a mold problem due to the cover not breathing fresh air in.

spyder
06-09-2015, 01:57 PM
Cranking it down as hard as I can. This is it. I imagine I shouldn't have any visible vinyl

http://i.imgur.com/gWvTD3xl.jpg (http://imgur.com/gWvTD3x)

this picture was when i first got it.. a month later of use where it's on basically 24/7 in the sun... i can pull it just far enough to almost cover the entire amount of vinyl... but that's if it CRANK it as hard down as i can.. thus denting the vinyl badly.

rdlangston13
06-09-2015, 01:59 PM
Maybe it would be good the cut out a patch where the vents are sew in a screen type material in that one spot so it will breathe but still cover the whole boat


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mmandley
06-09-2015, 02:03 PM
Maybe it would be good the cut out a patch where the vents are sew in a screen type material in that one spot so it will breathe but still cover the whole boat


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Yes I agree with you Dave on that, it would be a good idea, as would some kind if Air vents like the factory covers come with.

KG's Supra24
06-09-2015, 02:21 PM
that pic ... wth? Something weird had to have happened if people have been ordering the LSV template for years without complaints.

Is it supposed to have a pole in the middle?

spyder
06-09-2015, 02:37 PM
that pic ... wth? Something weird had to have happened if people have been ordering the LSV template for years without complaints.

Is it supposed to have a pole in the middle?

you mean the ski pole? yes, it's supposed to be there.. can't really remove it.

KG's Supra24
06-09-2015, 02:44 PM
Ahhh, gotcha. I knew they weren't retractable but it looked like that was further forward than the sundeck. My bad.

Wonder if you were mixed with Bu LSV or something? Seems odd it's cut like that. Hopefully Corey can get you squared away.

spyder
06-09-2015, 02:46 PM
Ahhh, gotcha. I knew they weren't retractable but it looked like that was further forward than the sundeck. My bad.

Wonder if you were mixed with Bu LSV or something? Seems odd it's cut like that. Hopefully Corey can get you squared away.

yeah, "repairing" it by extending it with extra fabric i'm really not interested in.. i don't know what to think right now... just be cautious ordering one for an LSV...

brain_rinse
06-09-2015, 03:05 PM
Did you send them pics of your cover? It looks like a mistake to me and I wouldn't be happy with it either. Why doesn't it come down to the rub rail?

spyder
06-09-2015, 03:29 PM
Did you send them pics of your cover? It looks like a mistake to me and I wouldn't be happy with it either. Why doesn't it come down to the rub rail?

when i first got it I did, he said it would stretch (as I said before I did have a concern for overall length at first as well, Don't think this is an issue any more) and did voice my concern about the middle being cut too high.. if i recall he said maybe sending me a piece to get sewn in... but in all honesty.. i understand shipping a heavy ass cover is expensive and replacing it is expensive for him.. but on the other hand I also did pay $850 or whatever USD for it.. so it should be right, not have to be "fixed"

New Guy
06-09-2015, 05:10 PM
It should cover those vents, on my 02 (different cover mfg) the water would run right off the cover and into the vents. It was a big design flaw that would wipe out blowers, fill the bilge with water etc.

41tcrate
06-10-2015, 03:15 AM
Hey New Guy are you talking about the Westland cover? And if so how was it other wise for fit, weatherproof would you recommend? Thanks

moombadaze
06-10-2015, 08:08 AM
im confused, right on the main page for Evolutions covers they show a Malibu with the vinyl exposed like that, this is how his covers are designed. I don't understand that myself, but there must be some reason.

I remember talking to cory and he said once the cover is on you tighten the strap around the rub rail as tight as you can get it, then the 3 or 4 buckle straps are simply snugged up.

You cover look to be installed correctly and fits correctly--just compared to the one I had on my 2008 LSV

KG's Supra24
06-10-2015, 09:39 AM
There is no way a cover (designed to cover the vinyl) is intentionally designed to not cover all the vinyl. It just doesn't fit well.

Looks like Mike's did fit ... I thought there were a lot more evolution cover owners with LSV's that would have chimed in?

Spyder's cover looks more like the Bu than Mike's LSV. None of them look the same, though.

http://i.imgur.com/gWvTD3xl.jpg

http://www.evolutioncovers.com/images/albums/NewAlbum_0a9b6/DSCN0725.JPG

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/DSC_0100.jpg

spyder
06-10-2015, 10:31 AM
Just wanted to update, Cory immediately reached out to me about this. He business skills are beyond top notch as I mentioned a month ago, this thread was in no way meant to knock him or Evolution covers.. The cover itself is great and the only reason I bumped this thread again wasn't even to get anything from it in anyway, it was more making people aware who may order in the future to ask if it's possible just to get it made a bit longer in that middle back area.. I would over the cover again in a heartbeat.. the craftsmanship is definitely top notch.

please feel free to lock up this thread if needed..

KG's Supra24
06-10-2015, 11:33 AM
Very nice! Way to go Evolution.

Whats the solution if you don't mind sharing?

zabooda
06-10-2015, 03:35 PM
I'm still an advocate of getting the evolution type covers made locally so if you had a problem you can go back. Cover fabrication isn't rocket science.