Dufour 56 Winter Cover

Due to the presence of its mast, your sailboat is perfectly suited for the use of a custom winter cover.

Make your winterizing easier with our custom-designed cover.

The custom tarp we make for your boat has no frame, as we take advantage of the boom to create a tent-like cover over the entire vessel. This reusable tarp represents a long-term saving, lasting from eight to 15 years (with a thorough seam inspection after about eight years), depending on maintenance, provided it is absolutely removed during storms.

It is crucial to properly adjust the cover, as a strong gust of wind can tear a poorly fitted cover. Proper tensioning of straps and ropes is essential.

The winter cover is equipped with ventilation

For the covers, we choose a polyester fabric coated with PVC on both sides. This fabric offers advantages such as durability, lightness, reduced elasticity, as well as resistance to mold and abrasion—ideal qualities for protecting your sailboat. However, since this material is not air-permeable, we incorporate essential vents during manufacturing to ensure adequate airflow under the tarp throughout the winter months.

Quality with a selection of durable marine materials

To ensure maximum longevity, we avoid using stainless steel eyelets, preferring strong strap buckles or quick-release fasteners. Metal eyelets are known to cause abrasion and should never be in direct contact with the surface to be protected. Our seams are sewn with sail thread resistant to breaking and UV rays to guarantee optimal durability.

Expertise that guarantees a tailored cover

Your boat’s cover usually comes in two parts connected by a zipper, most often between the mast and the cockpit companionway. Reinforcements are sewn at all stress points. The cover passes over the stanchions and extends slightly down onto the hull. The tarp is secured from inside the boat at each stanchion base, usually with a strap passing through a ladder lock.
We never plan for fastenings that require drilling; there are plenty of natural attachment points on board.
The mast base is enclosed in a collar that is strapped at the top to limit water ingress.

The design and manufacture are carefully studied and executed to deliver protection that meets your expectations.