ShoreStation Replacement Canopy Frame Covers (2024)

SHORESTATION AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT CANOPY COVERS

Our cover options are designed specifically to fit ShoreStation canopy frames. Please take a moment to review our Four Material Options below: Shelter-Rite®, Hydrofend®, HarborTime® & RECwater®. Each canopy cover is offered with a variety of color options to choose from. Canopy Frame Not Included. Measuring assistance can be found below.

Canopy cover configuration options are as follows: Please choose your Size, Material &Color options from the drop-down selectors located above the "Add To Cart" button. Ensure prior to ordering that you have selected the proper size option for your ShoreStation canopy frame, along with your material and color options. Please note,due to the large variety of options we offer, these canopy covers are custom-made to order. Please confirm the proper size and frame style are being selected. For further assistance with measuring your existing canopy frame please scroll down to our frame measuring guide provided below. Return orders for canopy covers are subject torestocking fees for size, color or material exchange returns.

SIZE OPTIONS

When ordering your aftermarket ShoreStation canopy cover,please select theappropriate cover size for your specific ShoreStationaluminum canopy frame from the "Canopy Cover Size Selector" drop-down above(directly below the product title).

  • Lengths run from 13ft - 36ft
  • Widths come in 62", 88", 100", 108" 120", 132", & 144" depending directly on which length is chosen
  • Vertical Valance Length: 20 Inches
  • All four materials are available in every size

MATERIAL OPTIONS

Once you have decided on the material optional, please select your preference from the drop-down selector labeled "Canopy Material Selector" drop-down also above. The correct price will display once both the size and material options are chosen.

SHELTER-RITE® QUALITY VINYL

Shelter-Rite™is an American-made quality vinyl product that is engineered to exceed extensive performance criteria and is recognized by most in the industry as the best vinyl canopy material available. The 18.8 oz weight combined with heat welded seams makes this vinyldurable and one of the most popular materials in the marine industry.and the flat matte, smooth finish makes clean-up easy. We offer 11 different Shelter-Rite cover colors, see below.

  • 11 Color Options - All sizes available in all colors
  • Tightly woven polyester fibers provide excellent tear, puncture, and abrasion resistance
  • High-performance vinyl formulation keeps the vinyl pliable and is crack, peel, UV, mold, and mildew resistant
  • Flat MatteSmooth Finish
  • A Time Tested Material when it comes to Covering Boat Lifts

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HYDROFEND® PREMIUM MARINE FABRIC

Hydrofend™ Coated fabric is made in the U.S.A and combines strength, beauty, and water repellency in this lightweight and durable construction. Hydrofend outperforms uncoated fabrics with up to six times greater water resistance. Forged from a durable polyester monofilament yarn with great tear and tensile strength it is well-suited for marine applications.

  • Easy Installation and Removal with 1/3 to 1/2 of the weight of most common vinyl materials
  • Lightweight and Breathable
  • Proprietary Solvent Coating creates an armor to fend off surface abrasion and help prevent fraying
  • 9 Color Options - All sizes available in all colors
  • Attractive Matte, Woven Appearance
  • Engineered to maintain its vibrancy season after season with its solution-dyed fiber construction

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HARBORTIME® EDGE MARINE FABRIC

HarborTime® Edge is a lighter-weight (12 oz) marine fabric that features Perfecta Marine technology, which offers exceptional heat reduction, heat reflection and UV performance. The fabric is made from coated polyester and has great abrasion resistance and is stabilized to ensure a continuous fit.

  • Enhanced Heat Reduction and Reflection
  • 10 Color Options- All sizes available in all colors
  • Flat Matte Cloth Finish
  • Defends against UV rays, water and mildew
  • Cooler interior and surface temperatures

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RECWATER® MARINE CANVAS

RECwater™ material is one of the best marine-grade materials available in the canopy cover market today. The RECwater material is made by starting with a premiumcommercial-weightsolution-dyed acrylic fabric at 19oz per yard. This fabric undergoes a "Blade Over Roller Coating" process that involves pouring molten liquid vinyl over the fabric that is drawn off with a blade to provide an even coating. The vinyl is then cured and heat set in a finishing range. This process allows the vinyl to soak into the fabric material to create an exceptionally strong bond to the fabric.

  • Elegant Looking Fabric with Great Waterproof Performance and Dimensional Stability
  • Custom Colored PVC undersideCoating to match acrylic fabric
  • 7 Color Options - All sizes available in all colors
  • Very strong and durable, does not crack or roll
  • Excellent fade resistance, UV stability and treated with antimicrobial deterrents to combat mold and mildew

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QUICKLASH CANOPY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

When you order a new replacement canopy cover, we include Bungee Attaching Hardware so that you can secure the cover to your canopy frame. Below is an overview of the attachment system present with cover options as described above.

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The Quicklash canopy attachment system provides a user-friendly and easy to install design with increased strength and durability over traditional attachment systems. Sewn into the interior of the cover, Quicklash is a fabric strip with reinforced lacing holes to eliminate the need of grommets to secure the canopy. The Quicklash webbing is reinforced with Armor Bar, a high-tenacity polyester yarn which provides increased tear resistance and strength.

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The 2-1/8" wide Quicklash webbing allows for quick and customizable installation with 1" lacing holes spaced every 3". The canopy cover is secured utilizing the Quicklash webbing and supplied bungees. The 1/4" stretchable, nylon covered, rubber bungees connect to any of the 1" lacing holes and then are secured to each specified attachment point on the existing canopy frame. Once all bungees have been installed even tension is created around the perimeter of the canopy frame keeping the cover secure and in place on the frame.

SHORESTATION CANOPY FRAME MEASURING ASSISTANCE

Below we have provided an image that illustrates how to measure your canopy frame in order to determine the proper size cover. ShoreStation aluminum canopy frames will have 4" round aluminum side frame tubes that extend from front to back of the frame. Inserted into the ends of the side frame tube is a bracket that secures two canopy bows to create the canopy ends. The frame will have a rounded peak top created by rounded canopy bows that are connected on each end to the 4" round side frame tube. When measuring the length, please note that you must measure the length of the 4" canopy frame side tube and then add two feet to that measurement. The length of the side tube plus two feet equals the proper canopy length that you will require.

  • Length Measurement: Length of 4" round aluminum side tube Plus 2 feet
  • Width Measurement: Inside width of lower canopy rail on a centerline from left to right

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Important Note: Canopy covers are custom and built to order, each is specfic to the frame make and size. It is important that the correct make and size canopy cover is ordered. Canopies returneddue to incorrect size or make ordering errors are subject to restocking fees and in some cases may not be returnable. If replacing an existing cover, check for a canopy tag for size information or contact the canopy frame manufacturer. If you have any fit related questions after reviewing measuring instructions, please contact us. If contacting us for sizing assistance, please have images of the canopy frame in question available and measurements as outlined above.

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FAQs

How to measure a shorestation canopy cover? ›

When measuring the length, please note that you must measure the length of the 4" canopy frame side tube and then add two feet to that measurement. The length of the side tube plus two feet equals the proper canopy length that you will require.

What are boat lift covers made of? ›

You're purchasing a boat lift canopy to protect your boat from things like wind, rain, and the sun. Because of this, what kind of material you choose is extremely important. Some of the most common materials used in the industry are Vinyl, Harbor Time, and Sunbrella.

How do you measure a boat lift canopy? ›

In general, no matter what brand of boat lift you have, make sure the measurement of the length is in feet and the measurement of width is in inches. Always measure the length from outside frame edge to outside frame edge, and measure from inside edge to inside edge for the width.

How do you calculate canopy cover? ›

To take a canopy density measurement, the observer looks down on the densiometer held just above waist level, concentrating on these 17 points of intersection. If the reflection of a tree or high branch or leaf overlies any of the intersection points, that particular intersection is counted as having cover.

What is the best fabric for a boat lift canopy? ›

Harbor-Time™

We've had great success with Harbor-Time fabric in the Boat Lift cover market. It is made from hybrid coated polyester and is ideal for harsh marine environments because it offers exceptional resistance to abrasion while maintaining superior strength and visual appeal.

What are the best boat covers made from? ›

The only boat cover material generally considered to be superior to polyester is acrylic. Our premium Sunbrella canvas is made of acrylic and is the accepted gold standard of boat cover materials. Acrylic material is known for its breathability and fade resistance.

What fabric is used for boat covers? ›

Polyester/Cotton boat duck that is water repellent and mildew resistant. A 10 oz. 100% cotton marine canvas that is "boat shrunk" and treated to be mildew-resistant and water repellent. Sunforger is very breathable, easy to work with and is a good alternative to Sunbrella.

How is canopy diameter measured? ›

The canopy measurement is not the fabric on top but for the perimeter of the bottom of the legs. For instance, for a straight leg canopy with a measurement of 10×10, you'll have 100 square feet of shade. On the contrary, the coverage of a 10×10 slant leg canopy can be 64 square feet (8′ ×8′).

How do you measure a Bimini top frame? ›

For Standard Bimini Tops

After determining where the pivotal mount location will be on each side, measure the distance between these mounting points to determine the width of the top needed. To find the desired height, measure straight up from the pivotal mounting point while standing inside the boat.

What is the canopy on a boat called? ›

A Bimini top is an open-front canvas top for the co*ckpit of a boat, usually supported by a metal frame. Most Biminis can be collapsed when not in use, and raised again if shade or shelter from rain is desired.

How do you weigh down a canopy without stakes? ›

The best way to weigh down a canopy is to fill large barrels with water and place them at the base of the legs, or, take advantage of your surroundings and fill your barrel, a cooler box, or DIY sand stakes with sand right from the beach.

What tool is used to measure canopy cover? ›

Forest canopy is often measured by the GRS densiometer, spherical densiometer, or hemispherical photograph analysis.

What is the app that measures canopy cover? ›

Canopeo is a rapid and accurate green canopy cover measurement tool. Use this app to quantify the percent canopy cover of live green vegetation for any agricultural crop, turf, or grassland based on downward-facing photos taken with your mobile device.

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