Boat Cover (Page 2): It was a silver one,I think 11 mil...

Fg Loc: NE OHIO

saw1 wrote:

Wow, I've never had one go bad after only 3 months.
My boat use to sit out in a lot under the elements and I never had one of their tarps go bad after only 3 months. I easily got close to a year or more out of every tarp I got from Harbor Freight. Sorry you had a bad experience.

It was a silver one,I think 11 mil

Fg Loc: NE OHIO

It was a silver one I think 11mil

rhoadda1 Loc: Southwestern. Utah

Noluckfishing wrote:

Does anyone know of a boat cover that is truly waterproof? The cover that came with the boat (Crestliner) doesn't keep the rain out and the boat is parked outside.

Thanks for your help.

Don

Try Sealskin cover. I had one on 14ft semi-V boat that satoutside in storage lot for 15 months. When I picked up boat the cover had 10 -12" of water pooled in section between last two seats
None in the boat itself. I will not buy anything else.

Noluckfishing Loc: Newark, CA

saw1 wrote:

Back when I had my boat I started just buyin a tarp from Harbor Freight for 25 to 30 bucks and would bungie it down. I usually got a 12X20 or so . Found it to be water proof and cheap.

I would use a tarp if the boat was behind my fence but it's parked next to my driveway. I'm concerned there might be a city ordnance that prohibits covering a vehicle/boat in front of the fence. I've tried searching for an ordnance without success.

Thanks for your advice, SAW.

Don

Noluckfishing Loc: Newark, CA

Fishing Couple wrote:

I keep mine sprayed with water proofing spray I buy from any big box store or in my case I buy it at Cabela's with my wife's discount. But the only time my boat isn't garaged is when we are on the trip. A tarp would be my choice too if it was parked outside all the time.

I was wondering if the cover I have needs to be sparyed with a sealer.

I was able to get my first boat, a 16ft 1982 Bass Tracker III, in the garage but this one is too long.

Thanks for your advice about the sealer.

Don

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Noluckfishing wrote:

I would use a tarp if the boat was behind my fence but it's parked next to my driveway. I'm concerned there might be a city ordnance that prohibits covering a vehicle/boat in front of the fence. I've tried searching for an ordnance without success.

Thanks for your advice, SAW.

Don

Good luck. I hope you find a cheaper solution than a custom cover. Those are kinda spency.

Noluckfishing Loc: Newark, CA

Flytier wrote:

Cabelas sells covers for storage by size and style of the boat. They're water resistant but not waterproof. For winter storage a add a medium duty tarp, a step up from the blue tarps. And bungie it tight. Works well for longterm

Yeah. I'm finding several described as "water resistant". I did communicate with the Seal Skin Cover folks and they said their top of the line premium cover is waterproof and has a 10 year warranty. I was hoping a stager has tried them.

Thanks for your advice.

Don

Still above water Loc: San Francisco ca

J in Cleveland wrote:

Around here. I’ve never seen a custom made cover t... (show quote)

Plastic tarps do not breathe. You can try your best to cover your boat, but there’s not a plastic tarp that prevents moisture buildup, which is the most problem. As far as u saying that professionally made covers are not an option I question that! There are many high end boats in our harbors that have high quality custom made waterproof canvas covers and their boats are well protected.

Noluckfishing Loc: Newark, CA

J in Cleveland wrote:

I do the exact same thing Jimmy does. I’ve also added a PVC frame to support the tarp that makes the water shed off quickly with no place to accumulate.

Tight lines
J

Thanks for the advice of adding a frame if I go that route.

Don

Noluckfishing Loc: Newark, CA

MoJoe wrote:

Try to find a swimming pool cover that can be cut to fit, add grommets for bungee/rope. Not real pretty, but works.

Good thought about using the pool cover, I had a pool when I lived in Las Cruces, NM. The covers only lasted a year or 2 but that was probably due to the chlorine in the pool water.
My concern would be the not pretty part.

Thanks,

Don

Noluckfishing Loc: Newark, CA

rhoadda1 wrote:

Try Sealskin cover. I had one on 14ft semi-V boat that satoutside in storage lot for 15 months. When I picked up boat the cover had 10 -12" of water pooled in section between last two seats
None in the boat itself. I will not buy anything else.

I've been checking them out. They said their top of the line premium cover is truly waterproof.

Great to hear you have one of theirs and recommend it.

Thanks for your advice.

Don

Noluckfishing Loc: Newark, CA

Bcmech1 wrote:

I use one of those inexpensive canopies you can get at Harbor Freight to park my boat under with its cover on. This keeps most of the rain and snow off the boat cover. The canopy I got is a 10X20 foot one. I've had it for about 15 years now, still works well.

I've not known anyone to use one of the canopies, good to hear they work. This may be an option to use with the cover I have.

I've thought of using a canopy when I wash the cars, it would help with waters spotting.

Thanks for your advice.

Don

Noluckfishing Loc: Newark, CA

kandydisbar wrote:

I put two waterproof ones on, from Harbor Freight.

Thanks fore your advice, Kandy.

Don

Noluckfishing Loc: Newark, CA

Still above water wrote:

There are several businesses in my area who make c... (show quote)

The cover on the boat is custom fitted from crestliner and cost over $1400 purchased with the boat. I can imagine what a custom cover for a larger boat kept in a marina would cost. I wonder if they are sealed with a product or if it's layered material that makes them waterproof.
I don't think my cover leaks all over the complete surface, I don't find the boat wet inside after a rain. However, there is lots of water in the hull that I have to remove by tilting the bow up.

Noluckfishing Loc: Newark, CA

J in Cleveland wrote:

Around here. I’ve never seen a custom made cover t... (show quote)

I lived in colorado springs for a few years and they put shrink wrap on boats there during the winter. I had a 3 car garage and a shorter boat then so it fit in the garage.

Thanks for your advice.

Don