Opinions - Snap or Ring? Cockpit Cover Support Pole
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I see a lot of covers these days with a snap at the top of the pole with a snap sewn into a small section of double layer fabric. To me, this seems like a weak point with that section of the cover supported by a 3/8" snap. The old traditional ring with a protruding pole seems like it would be little stronger, plus I think it's a little easier when covering the boat. How about the vented caps?
I'm going to see a upholstery shop about having a cover made next week.
Thoughts?
I'm going to see a upholstery shop about having a cover made next week.
Thoughts?

Last edited by Shah Mat; 04-01-2022 at 07:10 AM.
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mine have a vent that goes to the top of them and has a reinforced sewn in area for ventilation, it has cut down on cabin mold nearly 100%
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Vent's most important. Out of the pole options listed I like the one second from left.
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My snap one seems fine. there's a 1' x 1' section of firmer black plastic vinyl sewn under the cover into it. to spread the load
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mine has a plastic vent for which the pole slides into…
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Cockpit and full covers for my Formula have snaps. I've had the boat five years and with the boat living outside 24x7 - no issues with the snaps at all. My covers are not vented, but I do keep a fan running in the cabin that circulates air throughout the cabin and cockpit. No issues with mold at all and it's very humid here in Tidewater.
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