About us

A quote from the Owner and founder of Outboard Covers New Zealand....

"I am a perfectionist and set out to design and manufacture the best outboard covers in the world - I am delighted to have achieved this goal”

Geoff Felgate, founder

CONTACT US:

Outboard Covers New Zealand is an online company that has been trading for over 10 years now very successfully and has filled thousands of orders. To contact our distributor in New Zealand e-mail Rob on:-

rob@outboardcovers.co.nz

HISTORY:

Geoff and Leanne Felgate founded Outboard Covers in 2000 having towed their motor boat and realising at first hand the damage caused to an uncovered engine. The covers available at the time were simply not suited to their task - made of canvas or vinyl, in a one-size fits all design, they flapped,scratched, faded and rotted.

Over the next two years Geoff developed the product, researching the optimum materials and manufacturing process, making patterns for over 800 outboard engines - covering all models from 1970 to date. In 2000 the factory opened and OCA is proud to have made over 40,000 tailor-made engine covers that are protecting engines all over the world.

"I am a perfectionist and set out to design and manufacture the best outboard covers in the world - I am delighted to have achieved this goal. We manufacture from our factory to the highest standards and pride ourselves in a fast,efficient and friendly service." Geoff Felgate.

Geoff & Leanne Felgate Founders of Outboard Covers America

" Founders & Owners Geoff & Leanne Felgate "

In 2006 James Abrahams became the European distributor..
In 2009 Rob Cook was appointed New Zealand distributor.

"I discovered OCA on the web having searched for a decent engine cover in the UK to no avail. I ordered a cover from Geoff and was so impressed with its quality I realised we should bring this outstanding product to the European marketplace." James Abrahams

OCA now manufactures bespoke branded covers in the UK/EU for Suzuki , Yamaha, Evinrude and Mercury and continues to develop its commercial client base supplying custom-printed covers to The Ministry of Defence, The RNLI and Mark Warner Holidays.

A word from the owner/s:

" Anyone can make a cover that's a fact and we hear it all the time from the Boat Shows we attend. But to make a cover that will not sweat, is breathable, we make a cover that has tensile strength of 660lb's. Make each cover fit a particular make model and size including leg or transom height and finally does not void your warranty, these covers are pretty special " .

" We have seen other companies try and "copy" what we do but with little or no success and this is due to the 2 solid years of hard work prior to launching this product to the market place and myself taking ultimate pride in every cover that leaves our factory. As the owner I do not sit behind a desk controlling staff, I am the guy that answers your questions, prepares the artwork for your cover should you have any and the guy that invoices you manually to ensure every detail is correct. My lovely wife is in control of the factory floor and staff and again we both love what we do and take pride in our premium made product.

I hope you entrust my business with you next purchase and look forward to producing a cover that is well above your expectations!