Sprayhoods

Jeckells offer two services.

1. Within our catchment area we visit and discuss the individual requirements and specifications of each customer. We offer a written no obligation quotation to either recover your existing frames to the same design or to include slight modifications. We also offer the option of a complete redesign including new bars. Advice is available as to the preference of materials and their best applications. We have a bar shaping department using only 316, 16 gauge marine grade highly polished stainless steel tubing in either 3/4 inch or 1inch. The bars are digitally rolled to ensure no kinks and to ensure they are 100 per cent symmetrical to give a professional appearance. Whether we are copying or completely redesigning the sprayhood Jeckells cover makers will make new templates, manufacture and then fit each cover ensuring our highest standards are reached.
2. If your boat in not in our catchment area we would then use our extensive pattern library of sprayhoods and bars which we have stored on digital files. The covers are then cut, stitched and checked by one of the Jeckells family prior to being despatched. We enclose very clear and precise fitting instructions, but are readily available to help via the telephone or email if required. Please ask for more detailed advice if required.

The Jeckells standard Sprayhood has two windows which are held onto the bars with either press stud or velcro gaitors with webbing’s and buckles on the wings ensuring a taught fit. Acrylic canvas is mainly used but grained PVC can also be applied. Grab rails are welded on for strength and hide covering can be added for additional comfort and appearance. A pvc banding can be sewn onto the rear, forward exterior bars and chaffing points with additional extras such as mooring splits, contrasting binding and sheet cuts to improve cover use.

Sprayhood Extension, Drop and Tonneau Covers

An extension cover is designed to enclose the cockpit area creating another living space on the boat, by either having removable zip out panels and or roll up tabs creating a bimini principle. As standard the cover is zipped to the sprayhood with a flap. Interior or exterior night flaps can be added for security and protection from UV rays.

The drop cover can be used in conjunction with extension covers or on its own with windows and zips to enclose the door access.

The Tonneau is especially useful when leaving the yacht for a period so it can be zipped to the hood making it easier to keep the cockpit area clean and dry.

Please ask for more information.

Yacht Additional Covers

Dodgers

Jeckells dodgers are usually made to our measurements or from the customer’s patterns if they are happy with the existing fit. The dodgers are normally made and supplied and /or fitted with either cable ties or traditionally laced. Lettering which is standard Times Roman font can be professionally sewn on. We do however also have the ability to use other fonts and scripts to the customer’s individual requirements. Please ask for more information reference logos etc. Mooring cuts pockets and Velcro fixings can also be added.

Sailcovers

Jeckells offer either a standard style cover or a main mate system.

The standard sail cover has a collar around the mast and is held together along the boom and mast with either hooks, elastics, eyelets, cords, turn buttons, ovals, zips or velcro.

The main mate system is complete with lazyjacks is designed to use in conjunction with your present sail and boom and mainly made from a proofed U V acrylic canvas. Please ask for further advice.

Covers to Compliment the above

Jeckells also offer a range of covers to complement either your sprayhood or canopy such as winch, hatch, wheel or horn covers and they are tailored to the customers individual specifications.

Bimini

The main purpose of the bimini is to act as a sun block, these are made from a lightweight proofed acrylic material. Being held up on 3/4” or 1” stainless steel frames usually pivoting to lie down around the pushpit, screen area etc. Being held with webbing straps fixed with buckles, to give adjustment. The irons can be split for easy storage.

Far & Wide

Jeckells service to yachtsman whose boats are not within the area we are able to visit.

We have an extensive library, being increased all the time, of patterns for sprayhoods, dodgers and various covers for a vast array of yachts. We will be pleased to quote you for the making of various covers etc. We would ask for various details of your boat, i.e. the year of build, has the area the cover is required for been modified. We may possibly ask for a photograph of the area, such as the cabin roof around the hatch area if sprayhood is required. We would enquire if the frames for the sprayhood are the originals, where possibly new ¾" or 1" stainless steel frames would be recommended. We may be able to take your old irons in part exchange if they are in a reasonable condition (remember return carriage). The patterns have been taken from standard boats; covers have been supplied to that particular boat with success. Most covers are supplied in a marine grade proofed acrylic, a full colour range being available, Dodgers and other minor covers can also be made to this system. Sprayhoods with press stud, gaiters with a zipped or Velcro aft gaiter for ease of removing. Two or three UV clear stitched windows various fittings subject to a discussion would be supplied for your assembly. Guide line prices as below, but we would confirm the prices before accepting an order after a full specification discussion. The standard sail covers are supplied with elastics and hooks and ties at the main points.