About Us
Geoff and Leanne Felgate founded Outboard Covers in 2000 having toured Australia towing their motorboat and realising at first hand the damage caused to an uncovered engine. The covers available at the time were simply not suited to their task – made of canvas or vinyl, in a one-size fits all design, they flapped, scratched, faded and rotted.
Over the next two years Geoff developed the product, researching the optimum materials and manufacturing process, making patterns for over 800 outboard engines – covering all models from 1970 to date. In 2000 the factory opened in Perth, Western Australia and OCA is proud to have made over 50,000 tailor-made engine covers that are protecting engines all over the Globe.
“I am a perfectionist and set out to design and manufacture the best outboard covers in the world – I am delighted to have achieved this goal. We manufacture from our factory in Perth to the highest standards and pride ourselves in a fast, efficient and friendly service.” Geoff Felgate.
In 2006 James Abrahams became the European distributor and opened an office in London.
“I discovered OCA on the web having searched for a decent engine cover in the UK to no avail. I ordered a cover from Geoff and was so impressed with its quality I realised we should bring this outstanding product to the European marketplace.” James Abrahams
In December 2008 Outboard Covers UK bought a share of OCA and James became a Managing Partner with Geoff Felgate. Geoff, Leanne and James are committed to further developing the company Worldwide.
OCA is proud to now have supply contracts with all the major motor manufacturers as well as military and commercial customers Worldwide.
We manufacture all the covers in our own facilities in Perth, Western Australia. Our factory is equipped with the latest technologies available allowing us to produce the best possible product.
To enable us to print customised graphics on our covers we have a dedicated digital print department. This allows us to reproduce customer’s graphics in materials that will withstand the rigours of the marine environment.
In early 2014 OCA invested in a Pathfinder CnC machine in order that we could meet increased demand whilst maintaining the high standards of quality we have become known for. This investment has enabled OCA to undertake larger production contracts with the leading motor manufacturers.
