Why you should upgrade your boat cover.

Does your boat cover fit like a cheap suit—baggy, wrinkled, and sized for anyone but you? Maybe such a cover is adequate when storing a boat inside, but for outdoor protection, it’s time you took a trip to Saville Row. In other words, pay a couple hundred bucks more for a patterned or semi-custom cover that’s designed to match your boat’s specifications.

What’s the big deal about a cover? Consider the shortcomings of lesser ones. If the fit is loose, water pools in the pockets, leading to mildew and—if it leaks onto components—rust. Cheap nylon tarps also break down under UV exposure. While towing, an ill-fitting cover can balloon and shred, causing the fabric and snaps to slap and damage your boat’s gel coat. “Anyone can stitch and [Read more...]