How many use boat covers for trailering regardless of weather?
Jan 18, 2021 17:23:04 #
Just curious how many of you use your boat covers when towing regardless of the weather. When going up to Lake Ontario I always use it because I’m going to use the boat for several days and cover it each night but if just fishing for the day and garaging it at night, not so much.
Jan 18, 2021 17:27:31 #
I generally cover the boat while trailering for an extended trip
Day trips I take it off and put it back on when I return home.
Day trips I take it off and put it back on when I return home.
Jan 18, 2021 17:41:15 #
Ben Bragg wrote:
I generally cover the boat while trailering for an extended trip
Day trips I take it off and put it back on when I return home.
Day trips I take it off and put it back on when I return home.
I never cover the boat while trailering. Just when I get home and put it away. Then I tarp it down.
Jan 18, 2021 18:01:13 #
bknecht wrote:
Just curious how many of you use your boat covers when towing regardless of the weather. When going up to Lake Ontario I always use it because I’m going to use the boat for several days and cover it each night but if just fishing for the day and garaging it at night, not so much.
If I using it for a day trip, nope. an extended trip, over 250 miles yep.
Jan 18, 2021 18:11:11 #
bknecht wrote:
Just curious how many of you use your boat covers when towing regardless of the weather. When going up to Lake Ontario I always use it because I’m going to use the boat for several days and cover it each night but if just fishing for the day and garaging it at night, not so much.
Never trailer with the cover on. 99%of my trips are day trips.
Jan 18, 2021 18:29:23 #
Jan 18, 2021 18:30:52 #
Covered Only at home not when driving or on water . If I leave it in water at dock overnight I use a cover over the console only.
Jan 18, 2021 19:07:22 #
Jan 18, 2021 19:15:10 #
While trailering across Wisconsin my fishing partner had a cover on his boat and a lit cigarette landed on it and started on fire. I only cover mine when docked at night. 🛶
Jan 18, 2021 21:17:03 #
I cover mine for trips on which I use the freeway. It keeps things from being blown out at high speeds. I have seen lots of bait buckets, throwable cushions, life jackets and cooler lids in the medians and along the road and I don’t want to be one of those guys. The extra 5 minutes it takes is worth the effort.
Jan 18, 2021 21:31:16 #
OJdidit wrote:
I cover mine for trips on which I use the freeway. It keeps things from being blown out at high speeds. I have seen lots of bait buckets, throwable cushions, life jackets and cooler lids in the medians and along the road and I don’t want to be one of those guys. The extra 5 minutes it takes is worth the effort.
The only thing I've lost is microfiber "Shut Up And Fish" hand towel. The rest of my stuff is tucked in pretty snugly. 75-80mph, and no problems.
Jan 19, 2021 06:14:13 #
Fredfish wrote:
The only thing I've lost is microfiber "Shut Up And Fish" hand towel. The rest of my stuff is tucked in pretty snugly. 75-80mph, and no problems.
Fred... same speed home? Or is that your get to the Lake speed?
Jan 19, 2021 06:23:05 #
I did lose a wife out of the boat while towing once. Sure am thankful for that hung jury.😎😎👿👿
Jan 19, 2021 06:24:20 #
NoCal Steve wrote:
Fred... same speed home? Or is that your get to the Lake speed?
No Steve, homeward is usually slower for several reasons. More traffic on the road, nothing exciting happening there and I'll be talking about my next trip (to someone else's dismay).
Jan 19, 2021 07:31:46 #
I tarp on long trips. Keeps everything in and prying eyes out. Seems to make the boat a little more aerodynamic. I seem to get a little better gas mileage.
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