Boat Covers

How to Measure Your Boat For A Properly Fitted Cover

It's easy to get a good-looking, properly sized cover for your boat. Just follow these simple steps:

  • Look at the shape of your boat's hull.
  • Always measure your boat yourself to be sure you are ordering the correct cover. Don't rely entirely on manufacturer's specifications!
  • When determining center line length, be sure to consider options such as bow pulpits, trolling motors, and swim platforms.
  • Measure in a flat, straight line from the tip of the bow to the farthest point aft that you intend to cover (especially if you want to cover swim platforms). This measurement should be taken through the center of the boat.
  • Do not measure upward and over windshields, seats, etc.
  • When measuring maximum beam widths, also use a straight flat measurement from side to side.
  • Be careful - on some boats the windshield area is the widest, on other boats, the transom may be the widest part of the boat.

Why Buy a Boat Cover?

  • Keeps harmful UV rays away from gelcoat, carpet, vinyl, etc.
  • Helps hold the value of your boat.
  • Keeps bugs and debris out-so when you want to use your boat, just uncover it and go-there's no cleaning needed.
  • Helps avoid theft of items in boat-out of sight, out of mind.

 

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