A boat cover is used to cover a boat for protection against the sun, rain, and dirt while the boat is not in use. There are many different types of boat covers for all kinds of boats as well as different materials for boat covers. Additionally, custom boat covers are also available for any unique solution.
Some popular types of boat covers are described below:
- Pontoon Boat Cover - Pontoon boat covers fit pontoon boats which are small boats or pontoons that don’t have enclosures. Pontoon boat covers usually fit boats that are between 18 feet and 30 feet long and between 8 to 8.5 feet wide. Probably the most popular types of boat covers are for pontoon boats since these uncovered boats are most exposed to the elements
- Custom and Semi-Custom Boat Covers - A custom boat cover is measured specifically for your boat. In other words, you do the measurements, give that to the boat cover manufacturer and they create a boat cover that matches your exact specifications. A semi-custom boat cover is a boat cover that is designed for a specific type or model of boat. In this case, if the model of your boat fits what the manufacturer carries then you are in luck.
There are many more types of boat covers available that we can’t describe here. Below are a few popular choices for boat cover fabrics.
- Canvas Boat Cover - A canvas boat cover is usually made of a cotton and polyester blend. Canvas boat covers are water resistant and breathable. Because canvas boat covers are not completely waterproof, they should not be used for heavy rain situations.
- Sunbrella Boat Cover - Sunbrella is a popular fabric that is made from solution-dyed acrylic yarns that is woven together. The Sunbrella material provides protection against all kinds of weather, is fade resistant and is breathable.
Buying a Boat Cover
Before you buy a boat cover, learn about the various choices in the types of boat covers and boat cover materials available to you. If you plan to keep the boat cover on the boat for long periods of time, you should invest in breathable boat cover. Vinyl and polyester are typically not breathable. Also, make sure that the boat cover fits your boat correctly or you would be wasting your money in getting a high quality boat cover that allows the elements of the weather through.
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