A Custom Fit Boat Cover and your Options

It is possible to cover a boat with tarp or canvas, something to keep out the worst rain and wind.  However, many boat owners prefer a custom fit boat cover because of the options and durability they offer.  Also, since the product is being tailored for one specific boat, a custom fit boat cover can be customized any way the captain and crew want. 

Durability

Custom fit boat covers are generally made of the best materials, heaviest cord, strongest thread and include a warranty.  The cloth is usually combines light weight with optimum weather protection.

Tight Fitting

Because they are made of the most advanced fabrics, boats covered with a custom fit boat cover are protected well and tightly enough to be hauled on a trailer.  Universal or semi-fit boat covers are more prone to letting the wind rip through them.  Reinforcement fabric or pads are bonded to the spots that take the most wear, including the places for a boat cover support pole.

The Downside to Universal

Universal boat covers, on the other hand, are usually cut a bit big so they will fit over any boat.  However, if your boat is on the small side, those extra drapes of cloth will make it more difficult to keep the cover tented and dry when in storage.

Manufacturer’s Guarantee

Manufacturers usually guarantee their custom fit boat covers with a warranty ranging from three to five years depending on the fabric.  Because they are of the highest quality, expect a custom fit boat cover to outlast a less expensive model.

Options

Because the custom fit boat cover is the most deluxe product manufacturers sell, they offer a wide variety of options.  A custom fit boat cover can be tailored to fit over any size outboard motor, eliminating the need for a separate motor cover.  If a unique or professional look is important, custom covers can be made in up to 60 colors, from lime green to cherry red.

Fabric to Fit the Climate

Custom fit boat covers are made to keep the weather from damaging the boat.  So it makes sense to craft the cover out of fabric that is most suitable for the weather it will face, without buying options that might be unnecessary.  If the boat mostly stays under a carport, the simplest canvas is a fine cover.  For areas with high UV levels, cloth with a high polyester content is the best protection.  But boaters in humid areas must use a breathable fabric.  And if the boat sits under snow, the strength of the fabric is very important.  A good custom fit boat cover manufacturer will provide information about cloth choices either on their website or in a boating store.