Sunday, September 20, 2009

Kinds of Boat Covers

By Blaine E. Robertsen

There are several different kinds of boat covers, with some suitable for different types of boat: for instance bay liners, pontoons, sail boats, bass boats and so on. However, there are three types which are the most common and are covers which are compatible with thousands of the most popular models of boat. There are also specialty boat covers which are specifically designed for boats which have hardtops and T-towers, deck boats which have ski towers, V-hull boats and inflatable boats.

All three of the most common styles of boat cover are made from similar high quality marine upholstery, including 4 ply folded join seams, double reinforced tie down loops, weather resistant anti wick thread and the lack of any raw edges. These covers also have braided tie down ropes and come with a marine boat upholstery warranty.

There are premium custom covers which are available for every model of boat listed above, with these covers being rated as the best travel covers available. These covers are available in three different materials, all including elastic reinforced stress pads (for use with boat cover support poles) and sewn-in vinyl reinforcement tabs placed at seam points. All of these custom boat covers are constructed with a combination of vinyl and weatherproof 3 or 4 ply fabric to prevent leakage.

A lower cost and very popular alternative to custom covers are styled to fit covers. These are boat covers which are suitable for many different types and models of boat rather than being custom-made for a single boat. These are made from the same high quality vinyl and three or four ply weatherproof fabric as the custom covers.

A basic version of the custom and styled to fit boat covers, Flex-fit covers are made using the same high quality materials as the other styles of boat covers, but are made for a loose fit - think of it as a slipcover for your boat. These are one-size-fits-most covers which are suited for a wide range of boats and are available in either vinyl or 2-ply weatherproof fabric.

Specialty covers encompass a different league of boats and require specially constructed marine boat upholstery covers such as the Deck boat or Ski boat with T-Towers. Deck boats with towers (DBT) covers are for boats like Chaparral and Four Winns. Each cover is constructed with these quality features: Performance Poly-Guard (tough 8 oz. marine-grade polyester); Extra-long tower slot accommodates virtually any tower configuration lined with hook & loop fasteners to keep the boat fully protected and a unique styling conforms well to windshields. This is reinforcement at key stress points prolong the life of the cover and keep the boat protected and is suitable for trailering these boats. The Tower Slots on boat covers will accommodate the majority of OEM and aftermarket ski towers based on the most common range of mounting positions on the boat.

V-hull boats, tournament boats and other boats which have T-towers need special boat covers which take their features into account. Covers for these boats use 8 oz performance poly guard, double zipped entry at port and starboard for easy access and double reinforced bows for anchor rollers and bow pulpits. Also included with these covers are a self-adhesive reinforcement kit, two boat cover support poles, a rope ratchet and a heavy duty tie down kit for your boat cover.

When your boat is protected by a high quality custom boat cover, your boat will be well protected from the stresses of the off season including the cold, snow and ice of winter weather. It will also be well protected during trailering and storage, making sure that your boat is ready to go for the boating season next year, all thanks to good marine boat upholstery.

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