Do you tow your boat covered or open?
05-12-2010, 08:54 AM
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I have a full cover and a cockpit cover.
I never tow with the full cover.
I usually don't tow around locally with the cockpit cover, but I do on long trips, particularly if it looks like rain.
On the blowing off front, there is a snap (the male side that screws into the deck) that will hold your cover on at speed, called a gator snap. They work so well, I have them on every other snap at the base of the windsheld only. I have towed at 80MPH with no problems.
I also use the tent pole (which did come with my cockpit cover) to keep it tight and keep rain from puddling.
Regards,
Steve
I never tow with the full cover.
I usually don't tow around locally with the cockpit cover, but I do on long trips, particularly if it looks like rain.
On the blowing off front, there is a snap (the male side that screws into the deck) that will hold your cover on at speed, called a gator snap. They work so well, I have them on every other snap at the base of the windsheld only. I have towed at 80MPH with no problems.
I also use the tent pole (which did come with my cockpit cover) to keep it tight and keep rain from puddling.
Regards,
Steve
05-12-2010, 01:52 PM
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Never had an issue and our speed limits are 75-80 with trailer.
Trust me, the Flame is the worst! The windshield angle is sooooo flat that the air really wants to get under it.
Dave
Last edited by Nordicflame; 05-12-2010 at 02:00 PM.
05-12-2010, 01:58 PM
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The snap-on bow and Cockpit covers that I purchased from Nordic dont have any padding for the windshield or the seats. I was a little disappointed that they didn't even come with center snaps or support poles. I asked and they said that they don't include them. I was thinking wow both my other cheapo boats that I have owned came with them.
The padding sounds like a great idea.
Who made your tops for you 90MPH rage?
The padding sounds like a great idea.
Who made your tops for you 90MPH rage?
Sugarhouse Awning's work is incredible and I've seen some bad ones from around the area
I learned the hard way; They may be a few dollars more but all that nice stuff is included and fitment is absolutely perfect.
Nice seeing you on the water Friday
Dave
05-12-2010, 08:55 PM
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It was good to get the boat out last friday but it was cold. My 4 year old was wearing snow pants. I hope we can have a few next time we see each other on the lake.
Thanks for all the good advice. I am headed to Havasu this weekend and I will try the painters tape.
Thanks for all the good advice. I am headed to Havasu this weekend and I will try the painters tape.
05-15-2010, 08:27 AM
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I Never tow with a full cover on, I do tow with the cockpit cover on the Flame, but no full cover on the Flame or the hydrostream going down the road.
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05-15-2010, 01:00 PM
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An issue I had when towing with the cockpit cover on was I had a snap come out (the snap on the boat) and the screw scraped against the gel-coat causing a scratch.
Towing with the cover on stretches the fabric causing it to be less water resistant.
Towing with the cover on stretches the fabric causing it to be less water resistant.
