Michael1

My tow vehicle has a rear facng exhaust ('07 gasoline engine with cats). Is it worth changing it to a side outlet to keep the exhaust off the front of the boat? Sometimes exhaust can be corrosive, so if necessary I'd rather change it than worry about the boat finish, if that's in fact really an issue. Let me know.

Michael

Chris Sunkin

As the airflow passes your truck, it's drawn into the low pressure area behind the vehicle. It's going onto your boat no matter where you exit it. Your '07 gas motor should have exceptionally low exhaust emissions. If your boat is waxed, that should be the least of your worries. You'll get way more damage from road debris. If you really want to protect it, get a nose bra. Basically a cover that fits on the bow and covers the sides & bottom back to the keel.

Michael1

Thanks! Where do I get a nose bra, and won't it scratch the boat if it is flapping around?

Michael

Hot Duck

Make it tight so that it will not flap in the wind. I had these covers made just for that purpose, to protect the boats while traveling. I have not had one made for the Apache yet, but I will before I have it painted. Here are some pics.

28' Pantera
Cigarette Top Gun
Canopied Cigarette Gladiator

Hot Duck

I forgot to add that these covers were made by a company here in Ocean City called Canvas Experts.

Chris Sunkin

Any good boat cover shop can make one- print off one of thiese photos and take it with you

tblrklakemo

I dont even want to know what a cover like that costs for a 45' apache.

Blue by You

A-lot! But so will repairing the gel & paint.