I had the same problem but since my covers are vinyl, by using them
consistently through the summer, they eventually stretched. Maybe through
use, yours will do the same?

"Jim Pratt" wrote in message
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Is it possible to apply some type of product to soften up my boat covers
in
order to snap-on them on easier? My cover sections have shrunk and are
very
difficult to stretch into place in order to snap on. (Some sections have
windows - and all look like a canvas weave material underneath, and a
white
smooth naugahide looking finish on the outside. Not sure what this stuff
is
called). The covers are actually in pretty good shape for a 1980 Sylvan
Sportster IO. I suspect the previous owner hardly ever used them. I need
to.
I can't locate anythone on the web making exact replacements from a
pattern
that old, without having to send in the originals.

Thanks much!
Jim