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?

Never had a problem with the snap type and the ring type may drip water.

Padraig

I've had both, get enough wind and they both will come off,

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%

Vent's most important. Out of the pole options listed I like the one second from left.

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

Snap on mine. Lives on lift all summer and has never come undone or torn…..

my Donzi has the ring kind. I prefer snap…..

mine has a plastic vent for which the pole slides into…

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.

Mine had these, also reinforced.

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...%20and%20Parts