Established in 2000, Outboard Covers Australia (OCA) has grown from a small, family business, to the largest supplier of outboard covers in the World. Outboard Covers now has supply contracts with all the leading motor manufacturers and exports Globally.
We manufacture our covers in our own factory in Perth, Western Australia ensuring that every cover is made to the highest possible standards using the best materials available. In 2016 we launched a new fabric allowing us to offer improved warranties and a better colour range. Our relationships with the motor manufacturers gives us unrivalled access to the latest engine models and we ensure that new patterns are fully tested before going on sale.
We pride ourselves on providing a premium product utilising the latest materials and technology in order to properly protect the expensive outboard you have invested in.
Geoff and Leanne Felgate founded Outboard Covers in 2000 having toured Australia towing their motorboat and experienced at first hand the damage caused to their uncovered engine. The covers available at the time were simply not suited to their task – made of canvas or vinyl, in 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 150,000 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.
We manufacture in our own factory in Perth, Western Australia in order to ensure the highest standards are maintained.
People: Our staff have years of experience and knowledge, they have real input into the production process and a genuine pride in their work. We are proud to be employing them and contributing to our economy.
Factory: Equipped with the latest digital technologies allowing us to produce the best possible product to the highest standards.
Materials: Our Polysoft II fabric is produced uniquely for us and offers the very best in breathability, UV stability, water resistance and environmental protection. All the elements used in our production process have been chosen for their quality to ensure that an Outboard Covers product will last for many years.
Here is a snapshot of one cover moving through the production process.
Our new exclusively made fabric with higher spec’s, nick named P2 fabric
Polysoft® II offers strength, dimensional stability, and abrasion resistance with the addition of a lightweight, non-woven soft felt backed polyester backing. Polysoft® II also features great water, UV, and mildew resistance to endure marine environments.
What is Polysoft® II?
In technical terms the material is an acrylic polymeric impregnated fabric. In other words it is a coated polyester that has a very high breaking strength, abrasion, mould and ultraviolet resistant. It also has excellent colour fastness and lasting outdoor durability. In fact Outboard Covers offers a 4 year guarantee against fading and rotting. We also offer a 3 year limited warranty on our high quality workmanship (commercial applications we offer 2 years on both). We have sold covers all over the World and our reputation is second to none for service and quality. Current colors this new fabric is available in is black, charcoal and light gray.
The black is a lot blackerthan our previous fabric and other colors will be added to our range over the next 12 months.
Technical Specifications:
Polysoft® Original Spec’s
Polysoft® II Spec’s
Med U.V. resistance
High U.V. resistance
100% Woven polyester material
100% Woven polyester material
UV resistant rated 3 out 5 on a UV scale Grade -3 @1000 hours
UV resistant rated 4 out 5 on a UV scale, Grade >4 @1000 hours
Spray Rating: 90
Spray Rating: 100
High tear and abrasion resistance
High tear and abrasion resistance
Excellent mould and mildew resistance
Excellent mould and mildew resistance
Med/ High water resistance
High water resistance
Why not Vinyl?
People also ask what is wrong with using vinyl or a padded vinyl won’t that stop the noise more and offer more protection?
Yes itMAYbut as it is not breathable it will cause moisture to build up under both the cowl and cover. This will corrode the motor and damage the paint and decals.
Most people are not aware that a replacement cowl is extremely expensive and if new decals are required these are usually extra and can cost as much as one of our Splash covers.
This is typically what would happen if you made your outboard cover out of a material that does not have breathability such as vinyl or even neoprene which is used on wet suits. They do not have what Polysoft® has!
Latest Testimonial
Completely brilliant cover!
With the sort of abuse we give our outboard (we use it for watersports, so the kids regularly clunk the engine cover with wakeboards and skis) one season later it should look like it’s from a 3rd world country – but instead it genuinely looks as good as new, still fits like the proverbial glove – and despite months of Med sunshine the colour hasn’t faded one bit – can’t recommend it highly enough – if only you guys did covers for the Mothership…
Polysoft® offers strength, dimensional stability, and abrasion resistance with the addition of a lightweight, non-woven soft felt like polyester backing. Polysoft® also features great water, UV, and mildew resistance to endure marine environments.
What is Polysoft®?
In technical terms the material is an acrylic polymeric impregnated fabric. In other words it is a coated polyester that has a very high breaking strength, abrasion, mould and ultraviolet resistant. It also has excellent colour fastness and lasting outdoor durability. In fact Outboard Covers offers a 2 year guarantee against fading and rotting. We also offer a 3 years limited warranty on our high quality workmanship (commercial use 12 months on each). We have sold covers all over the World and our reputation is second to none for service and quality.
Technical Specifications:
100% Woven polyester material
Soft non-woven back
Dimensionally stable
UV resistant
Highly water repellent
Mildew resistant
Tensile Strength: 348 lb warp, 222 lb fill
Tongue Tear Strength: 36 lb warp, 30 lb fill
Spray Rating: 90
Hydrostatic Resistance: 8″ for 10 minutes, 0 mil
Why not Vinyl?
People also ask what is wrong with using vinyl or a padded vinyl won’t that stop the noise more and offer more protection?
Yes itMAYbut as it is not breathable it will cause moisture to build up under both the cowl and cover. This will corrode the motor and damage the paint and decals.
Most people are not aware that a replacement cowl is extremely expensive and if new decals are required these are usually extra and can cost as much as one of our Splash covers.
This is typically what would happen if you made your outboard cover out of a material that does not have breathability such as vinyl or even neoprene which is used on wet suits. They do not have what Polysoft® has!
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