Towing in rain?
07-05-2011, 01:08 PM
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07-07-2011, 08:09 AM
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I have this factory setup (although mine has the straps about every 3'). It's a mixed bag IMO.
The pros are the sock has the potential to protect the paint from movement of the main cover. The cover itself is very secure and would be perfectly fine for towing... also seals the boat very well from the elements. No fears of it leaking water either.
The down sides are... Unless you're working in a clean-room environment, that giant sock picks up dirt and debris almost as well as a Swifter (which obviously can be a bad thing). The main cover is pretty heavy and cumbersome, and getting the two on togher can be a PITA, especially if you're by yourself. It's not a two minute ordeal and I promise you'll break a sweat putting it on, haha.
If you're looking for a cover for towing or even long term storage, this factory cover is a great setup. It helps if you have a couple of people to install it though. If you're looking for a full cover to quickly and easily throw over the boat during the week for some protection from the elements, I'd look elsewhere!
Just my 2 cents.
07-07-2011, 08:57 PM
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Rich,
I have this factory setup (although mine has the straps about every 3'). It's a mixed bag IMO.
The pros are the sock has the potential to protect the paint from movement of the main cover. The cover itself is very secure and would be perfectly fine for towing... also seals the boat very well from the elements. No fears of it leaking water either.
The down sides are... Unless you're working in a clean-room environment, that giant sock picks up dirt and debris almost as well as a Swifter (which obviously can be a bad thing). The main cover is pretty heavy and cumbersome, and getting the two on togher can be a PITA, especially if you're by yourself. It's not a two minute ordeal and I promise you'll break a sweat putting it on, haha.
If you're looking for a cover for towing or even long term storage, this factory cover is a great setup. It helps if you have a couple of people to install it though. If you're looking for a full cover to quickly and easily throw over the boat during the week for some protection from the elements, I'd look elsewhere!
Just my 2 cents.
I have this factory setup (although mine has the straps about every 3'). It's a mixed bag IMO.
The pros are the sock has the potential to protect the paint from movement of the main cover. The cover itself is very secure and would be perfectly fine for towing... also seals the boat very well from the elements. No fears of it leaking water either.
The down sides are... Unless you're working in a clean-room environment, that giant sock picks up dirt and debris almost as well as a Swifter (which obviously can be a bad thing). The main cover is pretty heavy and cumbersome, and getting the two on togher can be a PITA, especially if you're by yourself. It's not a two minute ordeal and I promise you'll break a sweat putting it on, haha.
If you're looking for a cover for towing or even long term storage, this factory cover is a great setup. It helps if you have a couple of people to install it though. If you're looking for a full cover to quickly and easily throw over the boat during the week for some protection from the elements, I'd look elsewhere!
Just my 2 cents.
Does the full cover set-up cover/protect the drives?
07-07-2011, 10:05 PM
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Mine does not. In fact, it stops at the back of hatch and is the only place I feel it's lacking as far as protection goes. With that said, you would not want it to cover the back if it was to be used for towing, so that's probably what the designer had in mind...
I might buy a cheap full length polyester cover for weekly duty, something light weight to keep the boat from being exposed, yet very quick and easy to install. I'm just not sure if I can stomach the poor fit!
I might buy a cheap full length polyester cover for weekly duty, something light weight to keep the boat from being exposed, yet very quick and easy to install. I'm just not sure if I can stomach the poor fit!
07-07-2011, 10:32 PM
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Mine does not. In fact, it stops at the back of hatch and is the only place I feel it's lacking as far as protection goes. With that said, you would not want it to cover the back if it was to be used for towing, so that's probably what the designer had in mind...
I might buy a cheap full length polyester cover for weekly duty, something light weight to keep the boat from being exposed, yet very quick and easy to install. I'm just not sure if I can stomach the poor fit!
I might buy a cheap full length polyester cover for weekly duty, something light weight to keep the boat from being exposed, yet very quick and easy to install. I'm just not sure if I can stomach the poor fit!
07-08-2011, 06:34 PM
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Mine does not. In fact, it stops at the back of hatch and is the only place I feel it's lacking as far as protection goes. With that said, you would not want it to cover the back if it was to be used for towing, so that's probably what the designer had in mind...
I might buy a cheap full length polyester cover for weekly duty, something light weight to keep the boat from being exposed, yet very quick and easy to install. I'm just not sure if I can stomach the poor fit!
I might buy a cheap full length polyester cover for weekly duty, something light weight to keep the boat from being exposed, yet very quick and easy to install. I'm just not sure if I can stomach the poor fit!
