HEWITT AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT CANOPY COVERS

Our cover options are designed specifically to fit the appropriate size of Hewitt 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.

SIZE OPTIONS

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

• Lengths run from 10ft - 37ft
• Widths come in 60", 71", 87", 100" 110", 120" & 138"  depending directly on which length is chosen
• 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 oz weight combined with heat welded seams makes this vinyl durable and one of the most popular materials in the marine industry.  and the flat matte, smooth finish makes clean-up easy.  We offer 12 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 Matte Smooth Finish
• A Time Tested Material when it comes to Covering Boat Lifts

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

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

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 premium commercial-weight solution-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 underside Coating 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

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.

 

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 for grommets to secure the canopy.  The Quicklash webbing is reinforced with Armor Bar, a high-tenacity polyester yarn that provides increased tear resistance and strength.

 

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.

HEWITT CANOPY FRAME MEASURING ASSISTANCE

First, identify which frame style/design you have.  You will need to determine if you have a "Rounded" or "Flat" end frame design.

ROUNDED END CANOPY FRAME DESIGN:  ROUNDED CORNERS

Below we have provided an image that illustrates how to measure your Rounded End canopy frame in order to determine the proper size cover.  Hewitt canopy frames will have either a rounded end or flat end frame design.  Flared frames are slightly peaked to the center of the frame and have rounded/flared frame end corners and are most typically found on frames of 22 ft in length or longer.  Typically above the lower canopy rail in the interior of the frame is a flat bar or a welded tie bar running the length of the frame for bungee attachment.Canopy ribs normally sit on top of a 3 inch by 3 inch square side frame tube. Washers are typically welded on the ends for tie down attachement.

• Length Measurement:  Outside length along the center of frame from front to back. Lengths are in 2 foot increments
• Width Measurement:  Outside width of lower canopy rail on a centerline from left to right.

FLAT END CANOPY FRAME DESIGN:  SQUARE CORNERS - FLAT VERTICAL FACE AT ENDS - PEAKED TOP CENTERLINE

Below we have provided an image that illustrates how to measure your Flat End canopy frame in order to determine the proper size cover.  Flat End frames have flat vertical end frame panels with a Peaked style roof shape. Frame cross ribs sit on top of a 3" x 3" side frame tube. Washers are typically welded to the flat ends of the frame for tie down purposes

• Length Measurement:  Outside length of the lower canopy rail on a centerline from front to back
• Width Measurement:  Outside width of lower canopy rail on a centerline from left to right.

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 returned due 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.