2008 AR230 Bow cover assistance

[SmokinAce]

Long time listen first time poster.
I just purchased a 2008 AR230... Previous owner had a full Yamaha mooring cover, Yamaha shipping cover, and (2) cockpit covers.

Seems I am missing the bow cover and for the life of me I can't find one on the web or even the part number. Partzilla and local Yamaha dealer also can't figure out the part number so I can try and locate one.

I have scoured this site (and others) with no luck as well.

Anyone have any assistance they can provide? I would really appreciate it. A part number or location to obtain one would be amazing.

Thanks

 

[Acard7]

A cockpit snap on cover will probably require a shop that makes them is my guess, since they’d need to do multiple measurements for the snap locations!

 

[SmokinAce]

Yea I was trying to avoid the custom route and the cost associated with it. It is supper to have 2 cockpit covers and no bow cover.

 

[SmokinAce]

2 weeks of searching and I located some info that might be helpful to others. Now I have to locate a new old stock MAR-230BC-VR-CH



Fits `07~`09 230 Series Boats (Shown), Blue
MAR-230BC-VR-B7 $164.95

Fits `07~`09 230 Series Boats, Taupe
MAR-230BC-VR-TP $164.95

Fits `07~`09 230 Series Boats, Charcoal
MAR-230BC-VR-CH $164.95

Fits `07~`09 230 Series Boats, Red
MAR-230BC-RD-08 $164.95

Fits `03~`06 230 Series Boats, Gray
MAR-230BC-VR-GY $164.95

 

[anmut]

A snap in bow cover is for sure an aftermarket solution. If you have the snaps already but missing the cover, you're halfway there and the hard part is already over.

 

[Brad_Ct]

2 weeks of searching and I located some info that might be helpful to others. Now I have to locate a new old stock MAR-230BC-VR-CH



Fits `07~`09 230 Series Boats (Shown), Blue
MAR-230BC-VR-B7 $164.95

Fits `07~`09 230 Series Boats, Taupe
MAR-230BC-VR-TP $164.95

Fits `07~`09 230 Series Boats, Charcoal
MAR-230BC-VR-CH $164.95

Fits `07~`09 230 Series Boats, Red
MAR-230BC-RD-08 $164.95

Fits `03~`06 230 Series Boats, Gray
MAR-230BC-VR-GY $164.95

There is a difference between the 03-06 and 07-09 covers even though they have the same part number. Went through the same thing trying to find a bow cover for our 06, Good friend at the time worked for the company that made them but they would not make one. Finally found one on EBay.

 

[Brad_Ct]

@dgfreeze bought one for a 07 a couple years ago that wouldn’t work on his 06, maybe he still has it.

 

[SmokinAce]

@dgfreeze bought one for a 07 a couple years ago that wouldn’t work on his 06, maybe he still has it.

Thanks we will see if he responds in here!

 

[dgfreeze]

Thanks we will see if he responds in here!

Hey, I believe I still have it. I’ve since moved, with my previous location now being a rental property, and a bunch of my random stuff like that is still in my barn on that property. I’ll have to swing over there an evening this coming week and check. As @Brad_Ct alluded, 06/07 is the split, and I believe it’s for the 07+ models. Might be a part number on the box, but I’m not sure.

 

[SmokinAce]

Hey, I believe I still have it. I’ve since moved, with my previous location now being a rental property, and a bunch of my random stuff like that is still in my barn on that property. I’ll have to swing over there an evening this coming week and check. As @Brad_Ct alluded, 06/07 is the split, and I believe it’s for the 07+ models. Might be a part number on the box, but I’m not sure.

I am looking for the 07-09 bow cover so maybe you have the right one. Let me know what you find out. I appreciate the help!

 

[dgfreeze]

I am looking for the 07-09 bow cover so maybe you have the right one. Let me know what you find out. I appreciate the help!

My evenings this week have been quite busy, including this evening. I'm hoping to be able to swing out there tomorrow after work. Just thought I'd touch base, so you don't think I've forgotten about it.