Caring For Your Cover

When you purchase one of our covers they are covered under warranty but please remember covers like everything else need a small amount of maintenance to protect them from the environment.

All OCA covers are extremely tough and designed to withstand the harshest of environments. Inevitably they will get dirty, and you may want to clean them. Most dirt can be removed during routine boat cleaning with fresh water and a soft brush. For more stubborn marks please follow the cleaning instructions below.

 Please remember:

  • Mould does not exist unless dirt is present, so keep your covers clean.
  • If you do not rinse the salt out of your cover on a regular basis (6/6 below) as per the instructions, it will build up inside on the felt backing and may scratch your motor.
  • Please follow the 6/6 rule, wash/ rinse every 6 weeks or 6 outings.
  • Please be aware that the printing may become damaged if rubbed aggressively or bunched up when cleaned or stored.

DO NOT wash your cover/s in a washing machine or with standard detergents, this removes the chemicals used to protect the fabric from environmental damage (UV, salt, bird droppings etc.) and damages the printing. We recommend that the covers are rinsed by hand in fresh water with a little silk/ wool detergent and left to air dry.

When cleaning covers with any print please avoid rubbing or folding the covers along any printed area. This can cause marks to appear on the print.

 DO NOT USE A JET WASHER OR HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANER ON THE COVERS.

 White Covers

Please note that white covers will show dirt much more than other colours. If washed regularly the UV resistance and any print colours will be degraded faster than normal. This is not covered under our product warranty (manufacturing fault claims not affected).

Re Proofing

The water repellent performance can be improved by an application of AQUA-TITE® GREEN or AERO 303 water repellents. Please follow the instructions that accompany these treatments but DO NOT let the re proofer touch the decals.

 Please remember that the cover’s job is to protect the motor from damage so has a ‘sacrificial’ element to it.

NOTE:- If you do not maintain your covers in accordance with the care instructions you may void your warranty. We operate rigorous QC methods and history shows that 99% of all damaged covers are due to improper care.

If your cover is genuinely faulty we will replace it without question, we will however not replace covers damaged due to incorrect or non-existent care.

If you have any questions not answered in the instructions please do contact us as we are very happy to help.

OCA Care & Maintenance Instructions

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Keep it covered… Keep it protected

Hi Geoff,
it arrived and thanks it looks awesome I have put a  write up on our FB page as appreciation and for you,

Love my new outboard cover last one lasted over 10 years now that’s good quality.

Thanks

Jason Robinson
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Owner / Trainer

 

This one is1a47e1e38823d32651d0e35d102a30a7 over 10 years old and still in working order.
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1a47e1e38823d32651d0e35d102a30a7Love my new outboard cover last one lasted over 10 years now that’s good quality
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1a47e1e38823d32651d0e35d102a30a7My cowling below looks brand new after 10 years under a OCA cover
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Extreme Angler – Texas Fishing Forum

I want to share some photos of the Outboard Covers of America “Splash Cover” I got for my 200 Mercury ProXS a few weeks back. I wanted to have it on the motor for a while before posting a review. I’m not one to show off my material things. But, I had a hard time finding photos of this brand on bass boats so hopefully this will help someone down the road when they are shopping for a motor cover.

These things are expensive, more expensive than some of the more well-known brands like Tuff Skinz. However, I can also tell you that the OCA cover fits tighter, looks better, and is not likely to leave any rub marks like the Tuff Skinz will (my motor already has some rub rash from the previous owner who had a Tuff Skinz on it).

The cover itself is very snug, to the point that it is difficult to install by yourself, and the elastic band at the bottom of the cover hugs the bottom of the motor cowling in a way that it does not ride-up over time. An added benefit to this grip point is that it does not cover up the trim button on the side of the engine. There is a small Velcro strap at the front of the cover that is little more than a comfort thing; It fits so snugly that I don’t think it is even necessary.

I paid extra for the Mercury decals because I think the boat looks better with them. That’s just me; I paid a lot of money for this boat and I’m not going to put something on it that I don’t like looking at. Unfortunately, these decals are not readily available so message me for details if that’s something you would want. I am not a representative or affiliated with OCA in any way, but I can get you in touch with someone who is if you want those decals.

In summary, the OCA is a very high quality product. It is expensive, but I do believe it is a better product than its less expensive competition. And, I did get blown into a gnarly tree while landing a fish about a week after I got it that would have certainly chewed up the side of my bare cowling; I just dusted off the wood chips from the cover and it looks like nothing ever happened.

Pro XZAbout price

As of Jan 2016 OCA have invested in automated fabric cutting machines (CNC) and have purchased x2 large format printers so we have reduced our pricing to be very competative (if not beat any competitors price).

Polysoft® II

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.

New Black Fabric Compare 2The black is a lot blacker than 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 it MAY but 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!

Mercury-damaged

Latest Testimonial

A brief note on my experience with Geoff and Leanne Felgate’s company, Outboard Covers & Accessories (a.k.a. Outboard Covers Australia) as per www.outboardcovers.com.au.

I whole heartedly recommend Outboard Covers Australia. Although their website does the job, I still prefer to order via phone and I am glad to say Geoff has answered the phone every time I have called. What more do you want? I have sold the Quintrex and now own a Sirocco RIB with a Honda F20; neat, fast and fun and now with a new cover for my new engine.

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Polysoft® (The original fabric)

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.

Polysoft

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 it MAY but 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!

Mercury-damaged