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Any of you friendly folk got a boom-up cover for an Albacore. Mine totally shot, combination of random slasher (did about a dozen in the yard) and wear & tear.

Random slashers are a real menace - we had one at the club a few years ago and about fifty boat covers were slashed and tyres spiked. Probably a disgruntled fisherman.
A straight slash will patch with some spare or similar fabric - the insurance will usually pay up for a local sail loft to repair.
I spent Saturday cutting out an Albacore cover for our boat in a reasonably priced pvc backed canvas to run up on my industrial machine. Must get some more now as I bought it for our boats and then sold two covers!