Securing Cockpit Cover While Towing
03-16-2014 | 08:16 PM
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Thanks and you know it's kind of funny that a some time ago when PQ came out with the 34 Vyper I fell in love with it but at the time I thought it was crazy money and there was no way I was ever going to spend that kind of money on a boat......Wow how times change.lol
03-16-2014 | 08:17 PM
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When I bought my 25ol from Shogren, they had some white shipping tape looking stuff. Not sure if that's what y'all are calling shrink tape. We don't shrink wrap down here :-)
No issues towing 70mph all the way home ! 1000 miles.
Towing the 33ol back from Va, they didn't have tape and cover was off so I didn't put back on for ride.
Locally, we only tow for an hour or so, so I don't tow with cover for fear of damaging!
No issues towing 70mph all the way home ! 1000 miles.
Towing the 33ol back from Va, they didn't have tape and cover was off so I didn't put back on for ride.
Locally, we only tow for an hour or so, so I don't tow with cover for fear of damaging!
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03-16-2014 | 08:22 PM
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Time to step up to something a bit bigger.
525 in yours? How fast with what props?
03-16-2014 | 08:36 PM
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My friend towed all the way across the country one time zero problems, on the way back the cover came loose and the snaps beat the **** outta the paint.
My last boat the entire cockpit cover blew off after a few hours with zero problems.
Don't tow with the cover on unless your prepared to lose it or damage the boat, Or you have the cover specifically designed for towing, its new, and in great condition.
My last boat the entire cockpit cover blew off after a few hours with zero problems.
Don't tow with the cover on unless your prepared to lose it or damage the boat, Or you have the cover specifically designed for towing, its new, and in great condition.
Let's see, $25 for roll of tape, $4,000 for paint damage. Hmmmmm.....
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03-16-2014 | 08:41 PM
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Mine has a pair of Eddie Young 572's making a tic over 700 HP. I've pulled 95 out of it but I know there is quite a bit more if I wanted to dig for it but I like it just the way it is. I would like to try a pair of shorties on it though.
03-16-2014 | 08:43 PM
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Very nice! How does it ride at 95?
03-16-2014 | 08:46 PM
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