Cover Boat

We have a 16ft runabout open bow. We are having difficulty finding a really good boat cover that wont tear on our window from the weight of water and snow. We have tried propping up the center of the cover, with a pole, but that makes tears also.
We are tired of spending hundreds on boat covers that tear before a year of use. Can you point us in the right direction? We have Overtons catalog, but there are so many to chose from!
Also, what can we use to keep the water and ice from collecting in the first place?

the problem is not the cover but the sharp edges on the windshield. go to your favorite hardware store and get some pipe insulating foam covers. they are allready slit. place then over the sharp edges of the window frame. this will protect your boat cover.

hope this helps

2009-10-29 00:14:05 by Sexy Chica

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fuel leaked on a new boat cover made of a heavy plastic/like tarp and it is circled where fuel touched it. If I can get the smell out it would help.
Thanks!

I got some gasoline on mine and used dish soap and a brush laying it on the ground. I then water hosed it clear. It left a stain.

2006-07-09 15:18:10 by jazzy

Price: $79.99 $39.89

Easily repair canvas & tarps - replace snaps, grommets and rivets with professional results
Includes specialized heads for properly setting a variety of common fasteners; hole punches
Plus supply of high-quality brass grommets in two sizes, aluminum & steel rivets, chromed snaps

I'm currently making a boat cover for my sailboat. I'm using canvas because I have the material readily available to me. I'm concerned that my seams may leak. I plan on coating the cover with waterproofing spray to help shed water and leaves. The seams will be under stress and I'm looking for something other than the waterproofing in a can in which to seal the joined pieces and still afford protection from leaks. If anyone has any ideas it would be greatly appreciated.

Triple stitched, flat felled seams in canvas should not leak without any sealant. I have a cover from the below link for last NINE years in year-round sun & it is still in good condition. Cover was 6 or so years old at least when I got it but was winter stored under cover.

http://thesailorstailor.com/

They may have example of the above. Also if the canvas is not UV protected you are wasting your time & energy.
Sell the canvas & buy the cover....

2008-02-13 16:16:49 by Charles G

Price: $32.99 $13.49

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I have a 2000 Sea Doo Challenger that came with a boat cover. I would like to know if I can pull it with the cover on.

Check the tag on the cover - it should tell you. If not, there should be a manufacturers name on the tag. Give them a call - they'll know for sure. If it's not trailerable, get one from West Marine or Boaters World. Good luck !! Pete

2006-06-25 06:28:30 by bgolf2000

Our boat was stolen this morning from the boat mechanic shop. Our boat insurance covers the boat value but not the items in the boat. Approximate 800-900 bucks worth of stuff. Someone mentioned that my homeowners might cover it because it is personal property. Whatcha think my chances are. Are there any insurance agents out there?

Even if you put in a claim on your homeowners insurance and it does cover you, with a $500 deductible you would only be $300. It's not worth claiming.

Try to get shop to pay for your loss. If they don't then sue them in small claims court.

Don't put in a claim on your homeowners insurance. Save a claim for something big.

2009-04-09 21:59:19 by alissamarlee