Installing new Coversports cover ?

[SkiTundra]

Just got my new cover today for our 211. Craftsmanship looks great! Recommendations on installation from those who've done it?

Thanks,

[migs]

call Brent & have him walk you through it step by step.

[SkiTundra]

I had to haul my boat up to winter storage on Wed so when I go up to put the cover on I'll be a ways from home (and tools I don't take with me) and in spotty cell coverage (plus Brent's notoriously busy and hard to reach). So, want to get the process down as detailed as possible and take advantage of others experiences before I drive up there so I avoid any gotchas. I looked at some of the pics east-tx put up, but still have some questions.

What tools will I need?
- Scissors / Blade to cut drawstring
- ??

I'm assuming:

1) Put cover on
2) Tighten center strap in rear
3) Tighten straps next to center (these have D rings, how do they fasten?)
4) Cut drawstring & install fastex connectors for tower legs.

Seems like it'd be best/easiest to install drawstring cinch on rear first and then mark & install fastex connectors at legs. I can rotate tower forward to get the rope around the rear legs, but can't do this for the front legs. ?? Also, best knots to use connecting drawstring to webbing?

5) Port side hooks under rail
6) Pull cover tight and install starboard side hooks.
7) Fasten & tighten outer rear straps

Any help or suggestions appreciated.

Thanks,

[jasper]

see post #18:

http://www.planetnautique.com/vb3/sh...ht=coversports

#6 on the list is the most important.

[east tx skier]

Those steps in post 18 are what Brent relayed to me over the phone.