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I have to trailer a Sport for a long distance (1200 miles). Is shrink wrap my only good choice to keep all the road sludge out (especially if it rains) or are the better alternatives?
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Depends on the type of cover you are using. I would say to use the shrinkwrap so that you don't have to worry about it blowing off on your trip. -
I would watch trailering with a cover on unless it fits very snug. The cover's straps can rub gel coat off quickly and the cover material can rub through the windshield frame paint.Comment
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I always tow my boat covered. I agree though that the cover should fit tightly. Mine is tight, and I still have a problem with the cover rubbing the paint on the top of the windshield. I know one member of this site is considering having his windshield polished. I wonder how that would look on my boat... hmm...
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In my experience with my previous boat which I towed all over the southeast, my boat cover caused more gelcoat damage than any road debris did when I towed with it uncovered.
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NautiqueJeff,
I would try towing with the bow windblock cover in place if you want to tow with your cover off. You might contact one of the dealers and see if you can get the foam that the boats have around the windshield frames when they are shipped to the dealers. This would stop any rubbing on your windshield frame.Comment
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For long distance I use my cover. It fits tight and it kept the boat clean when I ran into some muck on the way to the reunion. To protect the windshield I use pipe insulation. It fits great around the corners and keeps the cover and the windshield it great condition.Originally posted by NautiqueJeff
BTW -- My cover has snaps instead of cords or straps, if that makes a difference.
For short distance I take the cover off the boat at home and toss it in the garage. Less time on the ramp, more time on the water :lol: I have never had a seat blow out, doesn't mean it can't happen!
skinautique
What is a bow windblock cover?I would try towing with the bow windblock cover in place if you want to tow with your cover off.SocBum
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2002 SAN <== Current Boat
1987 American Skier Advance <==First BoatComment
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I have seen my seat levetating a few times. I kinda freaks you out when running down the road at 60+ MPH and your seat is starting to fly. Most of the time it is because the seats are not firmly set into position. I have since started putting my wakeboard right in front of the rear seats with it laying on the bindings, and the bottom of the board creating a ramp that diverts the air above the front edge of the seat. This keeps the wind from catching the edge of the seat, and I have not had a problem since.
I tow with and without my cover. I have not had a problem either way, but I check the cover about every 100 miles. It is also the type that has a drawstring in it to secure it around the boat.Comment
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I have always towed my boats uncovered for two reasons, the primary one being the gelcoat. However I have also had a problem with looser covers vibrating themselves apart in the wind. Big holes in the covers are kinda expensive to replace. As for things blowing out, the only thing I have lost was a cake pan (it was full of fresh baked carrot cake too :-( )Comment
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Another bonus of towing uncovered is that you can see out the rear-view mirror. You can see through the boat windshield and see behind you. Not a big deal, but kinda nice.
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