Boat cover damaged sun deck

[99SAN]

So at the end of last season I noticed my cover had cooked my sun deck because 2' of the boat is always in the sun. I'm having the sun deck re covered and wanted to know what I can do to prevent this. I thought about laying something over the sun deck, under the cover, but i was not sure what I could safely use. Thanks

[swankster]

My Seadek has been bubbling for the same reason and I'm going to try installing an insulated reflector window sun shade to the cover. I just haven't figured out how to attach it to the cover. I considering using Velcro so it would be easy to install and remove.

[cedarcreek216]

I lay clean white towels on the sun deck for winter storage so the cover lays on the towels and not the vinyl. I have not any issues with this solution and it's cheap.


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[scarbs]

For the Arizona sun, my upholstery guy said to put a blanket over the sundeck to protect from the hot cover.

[DW SD]

I had some weird stuff going on my sun deck just from a damp cloth setting on top there for an hour. Suspect a damp cover longer term will destroy.

My answer is: Build one of these! The sun and dampness is hard on everything, tires, trailer, gelcoat, window frames, gear, etc.

I realize impractical or impossible for some. But, I built this for $1k with a super heavy duty tarp. It is a recycled billboard material. 6 times as thick as a home depot blue tarp. Was told it should last 5 to 8 years in the weather.
I'm confident I'll recoup my investment in time and $.
The footprint is 30' x 12.5' and the tarp 30' x 30'.

The others' answers are simpler.

Just an idea.

Doug

[99SAN]

If I had the room, that would be a done deal.... But, until then I'll have to find a easier solution... Might put 2x4's across the sun deck on the grab handles to keep it off of the sun deck.

[DW SD]

I hear you. Was lucky my storage allowed me to build that structure.

I made a support for some outdoor furniture covers out of 2" PVC. The table was lower than the chairs, so water pooled on the table. Perhaps you can do that. Use a 45 degree at the peak and T's at the bottom for feet. Build something that looks like an upside down Vee with legs to support it.
I think the issue is air gap and letting water run off.

Doug