RELATED SEARCHES
Sponsored Boat Covers Results:
Boat Covers: Custom, Pontoon, Westland, Seat, Bass, Marada, Ranger, And Sea Ray Boat Covers
By:
Published: August 1, 2007
Sitting in a boat on a sunny summer day, gazing at the surrounding water and waiting for a fish to grab hold of the bait can be a wonderful and relaxing experience. Unfortunately, to enjoy these outings, a boat owner must constantly care for the boat. Boat covers can help reduce the amount of time that must be spent on boat upkeep.
Boat covers do a wonderful job of protecting boats, as long as they are the correct size and material. They are designed to prevent small animals, dirt, and water from entering the boat. To accomplish this feat, they must perfectly fit the boat without being too big or too small, and they should also be waterproof. Boat covers should also be constructed from breathable fabric, so water already inside the boat can evaporate. Reinforcements could also improve boat covers. Since holes usually appear along corners, seams, or edges, look for a cover with reinforcements in these problem areas. Other things to consider before purchasing boat covers include UV resistance, mildew resistant coating, and the warranty.
The best boat cover is custom-made. Custom protection insures a perfect fit, not allowing any water, dirt, or other materials to enter the boat. When ordering a custom-fit cover, fabric must also be considered. Typical fabric choices for boat covers are plastic and canvas. Plastic offers unbeatable water protection, but does not allow for any breathability. Canvas is very breathable, but lacks the ability to keep out all water. According to Boat Covers Advice, Sunbrella is the best choice. It is a great medium between plastic and canvas, offering both water resistance and breathability. Sunbrella fabric also provides great UV protection against the sun's rays, which can fade seat covers inside boats. Boat covers with quality UV protection insure that seat covers will look just like new every time the cover is removed.
Prices vary for boat covers depending on the fabric and other considerations. For a Sea-Doo Challenger 180 boat, a custom cover with Cloudbust fabric (made of cotton and polyester), made by Westland boat covers, costs $282.95. The price rises to $338.95 when made with Sharkskin fabric, which is 100% polyester and comes with a longer warranty. Although a Sunbrella cover provides the best protection, it is also the most expensive. A Westland, Sunbrella custom cover, with the same warranty as a Sharkskin cover, is priced at $568.95. Boat covers for the Sea-Doo Challenger 180 cost less when they are not custom-made. For example, a non-custom, polyester and cotton cover costs $236.84.
Covers are important for every type of boat, from ski boats to pontoons. And the best type of cover is a custom-made one, especially for pontoons; a pontoon's flotation device requires an especially snug and secure fit. Aside from fit, there are many other considerations to make before purchasing a cover, such as fabric and quality of water resistance. However, if the right protection is purchased, a boat owner decreases the amount of time spent on boat upkeep and increases the time spent enjoying rides out on the water.
Sources:
Boat Covers for Sea Doo Challenger 180 (05-07). BoatCoversDirect.com. 2007. 9 July 2007.
http://www.boatcoversdirect.com/products/boat_co vers/manufacturer/369/model/13041/
Pontoon Boat Covers. Boat Covers Advice. 2007. 9 July 2007.
http://www.boatcoversadvice.com/pontoon.php
Recommended Boat Cover Features. Boat Covers Advice. 2007. 9 July 2007.
http://www.boatcoversadvice.com/features.php
Sea Doo Custom Boat Cover - Challenger 180 - Jet Drive ('05-'05). Go2Marine: Boat Parts and
Outdoor Gear. 2007. 9 July 2007. http://www.go2marine.com/product.do?no=14858F
Sunbrella Boat Covers. Boat Covers Advice. 2007. 9 July 2007. http://www.boatcoversadvice.com/sunbrella.php
Westland Boat Cover Fabric Information and Color Options. Go2Marine: Boat Parts and Outdoor Gear. 2007. 9 July 2007. http://www.go2marine.com/docs/mfr/westland/color.s html
Boat covers do a wonderful job of protecting boats, as long as they are the correct size and material. They are designed to prevent small animals, dirt, and water from entering the boat. To accomplish this feat, they must perfectly fit the boat without being too big or too small, and they should also be waterproof. Boat covers should also be constructed from breathable fabric, so water already inside the boat can evaporate. Reinforcements could also improve boat covers. Since holes usually appear along corners, seams, or edges, look for a cover with reinforcements in these problem areas. Other things to consider before purchasing boat covers include UV resistance, mildew resistant coating, and the warranty.
The best boat cover is custom-made. Custom protection insures a perfect fit, not allowing any water, dirt, or other materials to enter the boat. When ordering a custom-fit cover, fabric must also be considered. Typical fabric choices for boat covers are plastic and canvas. Plastic offers unbeatable water protection, but does not allow for any breathability. Canvas is very breathable, but lacks the ability to keep out all water. According to Boat Covers Advice, Sunbrella is the best choice. It is a great medium between plastic and canvas, offering both water resistance and breathability. Sunbrella fabric also provides great UV protection against the sun's rays, which can fade seat covers inside boats. Boat covers with quality UV protection insure that seat covers will look just like new every time the cover is removed.
Prices vary for boat covers depending on the fabric and other considerations. For a Sea-Doo Challenger 180 boat, a custom cover with Cloudbust fabric (made of cotton and polyester), made by Westland boat covers, costs $282.95. The price rises to $338.95 when made with Sharkskin fabric, which is 100% polyester and comes with a longer warranty. Although a Sunbrella cover provides the best protection, it is also the most expensive. A Westland, Sunbrella custom cover, with the same warranty as a Sharkskin cover, is priced at $568.95. Boat covers for the Sea-Doo Challenger 180 cost less when they are not custom-made. For example, a non-custom, polyester and cotton cover costs $236.84.
Covers are important for every type of boat, from ski boats to pontoons. And the best type of cover is a custom-made one, especially for pontoons; a pontoon's flotation device requires an especially snug and secure fit. Aside from fit, there are many other considerations to make before purchasing a cover, such as fabric and quality of water resistance. However, if the right protection is purchased, a boat owner decreases the amount of time spent on boat upkeep and increases the time spent enjoying rides out on the water.
Sources:
Boat Covers for Sea Doo Challenger 180 (05-07). BoatCoversDirect.com. 2007. 9 July 2007.
http://www.boatcoversdirect.com/products/boat_co vers/manufacturer/369/model/13041/
Pontoon Boat Covers. Boat Covers Advice. 2007. 9 July 2007.
http://www.boatcoversadvice.com/pontoon.php
Recommended Boat Cover Features. Boat Covers Advice. 2007. 9 July 2007.
http://www.boatcoversadvice.com/features.php
Sea Doo Custom Boat Cover - Challenger 180 - Jet Drive ('05-'05). Go2Marine: Boat Parts and
Outdoor Gear. 2007. 9 July 2007. http://www.go2marine.com/product.do?no=14858F
Sunbrella Boat Covers. Boat Covers Advice. 2007. 9 July 2007. http://www.boatcoversadvice.com/sunbrella.php
Westland Boat Cover Fabric Information and Color Options. Go2Marine: Boat Parts and Outdoor Gear. 2007. 9 July 2007. http://www.go2marine.com/docs/mfr/westland/color.s html
Featured Boat Covers Products:
