Good boat cover

  • walleye_wisdom
    Big Sky Country Helena, MT (Adel, IA home)
    Posts: 1160
    March 28, 2006 at 4:53 am #1249512

    I’m looking for a good boat cover, i would like a tralierable conver to possibly to help with gas milage and drag when trailering. I have seen some at Wally World, but i’m just not confident in their quality. Anyone recomend one? Thanks!

    jighead-two
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Posts: 642
    March 28, 2006 at 5:18 am #433846

    Canseal Canvas, Cedar Falls, Ia. (you wanted good, right?)

    Doug Bonwell
    Cedar Falls IA
    Posts: 887
    March 28, 2006 at 5:19 am #433847

    I have one that I bought with my 2003 Alumacraft. Tiller drive, bought at Starks in Prairie comes with new tie down straps. Used on one trip to Canada then I had a custom one made. If this would work for you offer a price.

    garvi
    LACROSSE WI
    Posts: 1137
    March 28, 2006 at 3:02 pm #426739

    WHERE ARE YOU FROM , IF YOU ARE AROUND THE LACROSSE AREA FLYNNS IS THE PLACE TO GO.

    FLYNNS CUSTOM BOAT COVERS 2707 GEORGE ST LACROSSE (608) 781-6960

    david_scott
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 2946
    March 28, 2006 at 3:43 pm #433926

    You get what you pay for when it comes to boat covers. Custom is by far the best way to go, but alos by far the most spendy.

    The best of the cabela’s trailerable covers are actually pretty good and hold up well. I think for most boats they are around $200. The way they strap down is a little more labor intense than most custom covers.. but they also cost less than 1/2 of a custom cover, and travel very well.

    If you do go with an over the counter cover.. dont get the inexpensive ones.. they are only good for sitting in your driveway in a less than harsh environment. They will only last a season or 2 just doing that.

    You get what you pay for. Dont skimp if you want it to last. Some over the counter covers have good warranties and that makes a difference in items like this.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18602
    March 28, 2006 at 4:28 pm #433939

    Not sure where your located. I know of a great one in Maplewood.

    witte
    West Salem, WI
    Posts: 428
    March 28, 2006 at 5:04 pm #433947

    Waldo,
    I’m guessing your boat is bigger than mine, but I bought an Alumacraft lunker last year and might be interested if they are similar.
    Thanks,
    Dave

    xcellu8
    Posts: 16
    October 21, 2009 at 8:43 pm #810652

    Quote:

    I’m looking for a good boat cover, i would like a tralierable conver to possibly to help with gas milage and drag when trailering. I have seen some at Wally World, but i’m just not confident in their quality. Anyone recomend one? Thanks!

    There are many types of breathable fabrics available. The big difference in price between the cheap covers (and tarps) and the good covers is due to the breathable fabrics. Never ever cover a boat with a non-breathable cover. Condensation build-up under the cover can do lots of damage.

    I have the max cover from empire its a 3 layer cover made from Tyvek developed by DuPont.

    http://boat-cover-review.blogspot.com/

    Mike Stephens
    WI.
    Posts: 1722
    October 21, 2009 at 10:12 pm #810667

    I must agree with wheres waldo, starks in prarie du chein has a very good cover and reasonable 2. If you have an aluminum boat i’d consider snaps, takes me a couple minnutes 2 have it all button up

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