See full version: Five Common Misconceptions about Boat Covers
There’s a tragic tale described in boating magazine about a guy in the Florida Keys who wrapped his boat up tight to protect it from the wet summer season while he went out of town for six months. When he returned, he found a greenhouse of black mold and mushrooms growing inside his boat, making it a complete loss. The lesson? Yes, keeping water, snow, and ice out is important, but so is letting the cover breathe to prevent “locking-in” moisture. [links]
Buying a cheap boat cover or using a universal cover may seem like a good idea, but it’s a costly mistake. It doesn’t make sense to risk saving a couple hundred bucks at the expense of ruining a boat worth tens of thousands or more. more
The longer you wait to cover your boat, the greater the risks that your boat will be damaged (and the higher the costs will be to repair the damage). If you’re not sure which cover to buy, ask the manufacturer and/or a reputable retailer for a recommendation. [links]
Boats are subjected to a series of wet and dry cycles and other environmental elements, ranging from hot and humid days in the summer to potentially freezing temperatures in the winter to salt air, dirt, hailstorms, bird droppings and more year round. This makes finding the right boat cover a must in order to protect your investment.
The right cover should fit snugly, and be made for the exact year, model, and manufacturer of your boat. If the cover doesn’t fit right, water and debris will get inside your boat and potentially ruin it. Also, be sure to use a cover that’s made of high-quality fabric which is waterproof, UV resistant, and mold and mildew resistant. These qualities will go a long way in protecting your watercraft, and also determine whether your cover will last for a single season or a decade. more
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glad you like it. it cost me about 50 bucks in PVC. And I did have to get in the pool at closing to put it up. At opening, I was able to get it all out without entering pool though. working with an oval pool this year will actually be easier I think, and along with less of a span, will allow for design changes that I believe will allow deletion of the center support. In fact, now that I am only dealing with 16' of width, I have even toyed with the idea of making 5 or 6 wooden trusses that I can just sit on top of my rails (with some sort of bumper material between wood and rails of course to prevent damage). I would then put the cover on over the trusses. This would hold up to a much stronger snow load, but the trusses would have to be stored behind my shed during open pool season, which is not totally out of the question. They might be heavy though as I would have to most certainly run a 2x6 on its side across the span for bottom support, tops would be 2 x4. more
will I make it again this year for our new 16 x 32 doughboy? well, I have the plans drawn out on paper, with modifications to retrofit the intex cover support onto our new pool with additional modifications to the support system eliminating the center support and reinforcing the bows to be more resistant to failure under light to moderate snow load since two bows failed last year. cost for additional pvc to modify the intex cover support for new pool, about $20 bucks for a few more 8 ft 3/4 pieces and some T fittings. more
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Finally, there is one additional security measure you should consider when your kayak will be out of sight for a lengthy period of time: a locking cable. Locking cables, like the ones used to secure boats to docks or piers, are almost impenetrable to the everyday thief. When locking your kayak using one of these cables, be sure to secure the boat to something solid, like a steel pole, a heavy workbench or some other permanent structure. This will discourage thieves and protect your kayak for many more years of boating fun and excitement. here
Another great reason for storing your kayak in a temperature-controlled building is to protect it from freezing temperatures and frost. Extremely cold temperatures can wreak havoc on a kayak, even when it is stored inside. Kayaks have a number of creases and crevices—places where water can seep in and settle. Normally this is not a problem, but when the kayak is exposed to freezing temperatures, this causes that water to freeze. In turn, this leads to an endless process of contraction and expansion that can damage the kayak over time. For this reason, the most ideal situation is to store the boat at room temperature. more
The roof racks you use during kayak season to transport your boat can also be used to store your boat in the off season. Car racks can either be placed on the ground or, to save space, you can mount them on the wall of the garage.
Another enemy to the integrity of your kayak is saltwater. Salt can degrade the exterior of all kinds of kayaks(wooden, plastic, composite, fiberglass, etc.) and the metal parts within your boat as well. Therefore, if you plan to use your kayak in the ocean, it is imperative that you thoroughly spray the boat down with fresh, clean water after each use. Be sure to also spray the inside and bottom portions of the kayak. Also, if you live in a seaside area where there is a lot of salt in the air, it’s important to spray the boat down regularly to avoid damage, degradation and corrosion. here
As we mentioned in an earlier section, your kayak is an investment in money, fun and adventure. Your kayak can provide hours of fun and excitement—thrills that can be cut off if your kayak falls into the hands of a thief. here