I addressed this topic briefly in an earlier post discussing paddle boat coverings, but I thought I would further expound on some of the options available to you as a boat owner. There are not only various styles of boat covers that are available, but there are also numerous materials that these covers can be made out of.

The type of material that you will want to use will depend on your climate, and the conditions in which your boat will be stored. Obviously, if your boat will be stored outside and will be unused for long periods of time, you will want a boat cover material that is extremely durable, maybe even a boat tarp. If you are an avid boater, and you have your boat in the water every chance you get, odds are that you can afford to go with a cover that is not quite as heavy as the boat tarp. Additionally, these lighter boat covers will afford you the opportunity to purchase custom paddle boat covers or custom Hurricane boat covers.

An initial review of the information available on the Internet shows that there are several fabric options when purchasing a paddle boat cover: cotton duck, double duck, and polyguard. The cotton duck material typically has some type of waterproofing agent applied to it, it is mildew resistant and UV resistant. This type of material is typically not suitable for trailering. Next is the double duck is a 50/50 polycotton blend and has the same characteristics as the cotton duck. However, the double duck is trailerable. Finally we have the polyguard. Polyguard is a lightweight acrylic coated polyester that is UV resistant, fade resistant, and strong. The material is water repellant, breathable, and mildew resistant. As you can tell from reading above, the polyguard is the way to go if you are looking for a top that you are going to take on and off frequently while pulling your boat down to the lake.

Hope this helps when you have to make a decision on which boat cover to buy!

Paddle Boat Covers

In our last article, we spoke a little bit about Lund Boat Covers. I hope that information helped you if you were looking for information about Lund Covers. There is just so much information on the Internet that it is hard to find a good place to compare information. I hope this site will help you with that.

Today’s article is going to look a little bit at Hurricane boat covers. I will discuss some of the basic information that you will need to have when ordering your boat cover, as well as some of the options that will be available to you (depending on where you order it from). First, let’s begin this article by talking a little bit about the Hurricane boat covers and why it is important. This type of boat cover performs the same function that so many of the other custom boat covers perform…they protect the investment you have made in your boat. In early articles I discussed boat maintenance briefly, and I emphasized that the easiest way for you to ensure the continued functionality of your boat is to get a good cover to keep the elements out of it.

Hurricane boat covers are very similar to other covers in that you are able to order a universal boat cover, semi-custom boat cover, or a fully custom cover. If you have read any of my other articles then you know that while quality and fit will vary based on the cover type, so will the price. Everyone has different budget limitations, so you will just have to pick the Hurricane boat cover that meets the specifics of your particular situation.

Again, the Internet is full of information, so I have tried to provide you with a few options if you are looking for additional information about boat cover providers. One of the sites I found had a decent selection, and they were having a pretty sizeable sale. Tarpsplus.com has a wide variety of boat accessories to include Hurricane boat covers. The site is laid out nicely, and does a good job of providing information about their poly tarps, and the sizes of the various Hurricane boats they carry covers for.

Good luck with your search for Hurricane boat covers. If our site has been any help to you, please come back and let us know.

Paddle Boat Covers - Hurricane Boat Covers

You have a paddle boat and you love it, but you need to protect it. The first step in your preventative maintenance regimen should be purchasing a cover for your paddle boat that will protect it from the elements. As I addressed in the last post, it is possible to buy a universal boat cover that will save you a little money in the short run, but over the duration of your paddle boat’s life, this generic cover will not fit protect your boat as well as a cover that is specifically designed for paddleboats.

When considering the purchase of a custom paddle boat cover, you need to look at the measurements of your boat. If you have never done this before, here is how. First, you need to take the measurement from the front of the boat to the back along the centerline (middle) of the underside of the boat. Once you have that measurement, you will go to the widest part of the boat (beam) and take its measurement from one side of the boat to the other on the underside of the boat. Again, these measurements are critical because they will help you order the boat cover that is right for your specific boat.

Once you have the measurements, you will need to make a decision about the fabric that you intend to use. I have found companies that make the covers out of canvas, polyester, and a cotton polyester blend. The type of fabric that you choose will depend on the climate of your location. Where I live, it is very hot and very dry, therefore I tend to lean towards a canvas that is heartier and holds up better against the UV rays from the sun. The color of your paddle boat cover will be purely a function of your own taste. Again, I tend towards a light color to help reflect some of the Sun’s energy.

I have found paddle boat cover manufacturers online that offer a whole host of extras with their covers. One site I found offers adjustable shock cord, double seams, no raw edges, rot and mildew proof threads, heavy duty web tie down loops and more. The thing to keep in mind is that the cost of the boat cover will vary based on the options you select when putting your order together. I would encourage you to spend a little time online and research the different paddle boat cover sellers and evaluate what they are selling. See if you can find reviews on their product quality and service.

If you find a paddle boat cover type that you especially like, please consider coming back here and sharing it with our readers.

Thanks and good luck.

Pedal Boat Cover

Paddle boats provide a great deal of inexpensive entertainment to people every year.  These little pieces of fun are easy enough to use, and young and old enjoy them.  In order to ensure that your paddle boat continues to provide you with fun for a long time, you need to make sure that it is maintained properly.

This maintenance begins with finding a paddle boat cover that will provide your boat with the right amount of protection.  As with most any type of cover of boating accessory, you can pick up a boating cover that is either specifically designed for your boat, or you can spend some time online and see if you can find a generic, one size fits all boat cover.

Personally, I would recommend the custom fitted paddleboat cover.  The reason for this is simple, if you invest a little bit extra in a custom cover, you can be certain that it will fit properly, and protect the investment you have made in your paddle boat.

The primary factor you will need to consider when making your decision to go with either a custom or semi-custom paddle boat cover will be price.  It seems like this is almost always the determining factor.  The price difference (depending on brand) is not extreme.  I have seen some custom paddle boat covers that are right around the $200 mark, and some semi-custom paddle boat covers that will cost right around $140.  It comes back to what you want.

If you decide that you want to go the custom boat routs, you will need to take the customary measurements of your boat and provide them with the boat cover manufacturer you decide to use.  Again this comes back to preference.  Regardless of whether you choose to use a Bass Pro cover, a Subsea systems cover or a Taylor Made cover, each will require precise measurements, and probably a down payment.  You can find information about these various vendors on the Internet.

If you do purchase a paddle boat cover from one of these manufacturers, consider coming back here and telling us what you think.

Paddle Boat Covers