Boat cover fabrics compared: polyester, acrylic and canvas
Boat cover fabric explained: polyester, solution-dyed acrylic, cotton canvas and vinyl-coated polyester, denier vs ounces, waterproof vs breathable, labels.
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Boat covers: measuring, fit and fabric
How to measure a boat for a cover, custom vs styled-to-fit vs universal, fabrics, support poles, tie-downs for trailering, and covers for pontoons, center consoles, outboards and personal watercraft.
Custom, styled-to-fit or universal: which boat cover fits
Custom boat covers vs styled-to-fit and universal: how each is cut and sized, when each is the right buy, and how to find a custom fit cover for your boat.
Boat cover support poles and stopping water pooling
How a boat cover support pole stops water pooling: why covers sag, where poles go, how many, strap systems, tension, snow limits and removing poles to tow.
How to measure a boat for a cover: length, beam and fit
How to measure a boat for a cover: centerline length, beam at the rub rail, what to add or leave out, the heights that matter and how size charts work.
How to tie down a boat cover for trailering
A trailerable boat cover survives the highway only when it is fitted bow first, pulled under the rub rail and strapped to the trailer frame. Steps and checks.
Jet ski covers: fit, trailering and winter storage
How to choose a jet ski cover that fits: measuring a personal watercraft, styled vs universal, trailerable vs storage-only, straps, drying and winter storage.