Top Gun boat covers

Has anybody have anything good or bad to say about them? Thanks

Nothing but good here. I’ve had 3 of them. I unfortuanetly don’t have indoor boat storage during summer months. My covers made of Top Gun have been 100% waterproof, don’t stretch, and seem to be UV resistant. They travel very well, IMO (custom snap).

My prior, 3 yr old cover looked / performed like the day I bought them. Buyers of my previous 2 boats were also impressed. Last buyer said it was the difference between buying mine and another boat he really wanted. Probably most expensive material, but I believe they are worth it when it’s time to sell your boat.

I’d suggest a couple of covered air vents to allow moisture out (I run a blower in mine for a couple days after fishing) . good luck….

Will they add air vents? And do they have a support inside the boat? Putting it on a 175 tournament pro Alumacraft. I have a guy that uses another materiel, and he is very good, But these guys are $150 cheaper.

Top Gun is the only way to go IMHO.
Erichsen Marine did mine and he uses the poles to hold up the cover inside the boat. I am not a fan of the poles I have had problems with them not standing up and that is when you can have problems with the snaps coming off when you are going down the road. There is a place in Rochester “Custom Canvas” that uses Top Gun Fabric but instead of the poles they use the wooden slats that run across the boat, they sew in a sleeve for the slats so they stay in place. If I had it to do over again I would probably go with the slats. Also my cover ends at the splash well (does not cover the motor) this is the only way to go IMHO, when you cover the motor it wears on the finish of the motor when traveling down the road.

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They can if you request it. The guy I’ve used has always done it anyways, no problems. The vents allow moisture / air movement. Without either, you wind up with mold, esp. on cork rod handles. I still crack my compartments open if I think anything might be damp / wet.

Yes to the supports. Simple snap end adjustable pole(s) that snap to inside of cover in the right place(s). I’ve never had problems with them coming undone during travel or the adjustments shortening up.

Sunbrella, another common material, is very good to my knowledge. There’s a lot of Ford vs Chevy debates if you research it. Top Gun has an acrylic layer in it vs. Sunbrella has vinyl, if I remember right. Not owning a Sunbrella cover in the past, I can’t make an honest statement for or again. I went with my cover makers suggestion (Top Gun) based on his experiences, and am happy with it. I’m guessing he’d be more than happy to discuss “pro’s and con’s” with you if you want. Nice, straight-up, no BS guy.

Here’s a couple of pix of his work on my prior 175 Tourney Pro. good luck….

Thanks Steve..Know what the name of the place in Rochester is?

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Thanks Steve..Know what the name of the place in Rochester is?

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Custom Canvas.

I called Jeff at Topgun and it sounds like he knows what he’s doing! I will be calling him back soon.

I made my own boat cover for my Crestliner out of top gun for a trip to Rainy Lake last year. This was a 1000 mile round trip. I had no padding around the windshield and had no tears. Like others have said its an excelent material. And IDO members are right on.