Boat Covers
For the 2nd straight year, I'm in the process of returning a Cabela's boat cover which has a 6 year warranty. These are a 600 denier polyester construction, but the AV summers tend to disenegrate the tie down straps & stitching (i keep the boat outdoors). Suggestions??????
I've tried a number of different makers and styles. None would last more than a year and a half in our inland valley summers. Ended up just getting a cheap tarp from Harbor freight once a year. Now I park the boat in the garage and the truck takes the sun.
If you want a boat cover that will last it MUST be made of Sunbrella or Sunbrella Supreme marine fabric, the seams MUST be double lock stitched, the thread MUST be size 12 minimum and polyester or Gortex thread, the straps or rope MUST be polyester. Cheaper cover makers will use nylon thread and polypropylene webbing and rope. The best covers are custom made to your boat with reinforcements at wear points. Expect to pay $600 to $1500 for this type of cover depending on boat size and style. My custom cover was just under $1000 and is also made for towing.
Yup this is why I just paid $12 for a new tarp each year. You can keep your boat covered for 50 years at that price or pay $600 for a custom cover.
$1000 for a cover...yikes!! All I have is a 17' aluminum bass type boat. My house has a RV pad & I just park it there. I could put it in the garage, but I want to keep my work area..
Just checked and they went up a little since I bought mine.
http://www.basscatstore.com/dustcover-1.aspx
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