Welcome to Boat Guide
Boat Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
You may also listen to this article by using the following controls.
What to Look for When Buying Boat Covers
from:Boat Covers are a great accessory that you really do need to consider buying. Many people don’t realize the benefits that that these simple features can provide. However, they actually can make a big difference when it comes to the care of your boat. Boat Covers can serve a number of different purposes when it comes to protecting your boat. In fact, the benefits you can receive from something so simple may surprise you.
Below is a list of the benefits that boat covers can provide
• Keeps the boat clean from dust and debris
• Repels water and moisture
• Prevents mold
• Prevents fading to the interior caused by the sun
• Prevents parts from cracking from the suns rays
• Keep animals out when boat is sitting
• Helps discourage theft
Now that you know how much protection a boat cover can provide it’s time to learn what to look for when buying boat covers.
Quality of Boat Covers
When you go out to buy that prefect boat cover the first thing that you need to know is the size. Your new boat cover should be loose enough to get on your boat without a lot of difficulty but tight enough to seal off the boat. If you buy a custom made boat cover, then you know that it will fit perfectly. If you go with a universal one then make sure you have the correct measurements when you go shopping, don’t risk guessing at it.
The next thing you are looking for is a cover that provides protection from ultra-violet rays. This will help to keep the sun from fading the material of the cover and making it look worn and old. Being mildew resistant will keep the fabric from molding and smelling bad. You also want to make sure that the boat cover that you select is water resistant; some of the cheaper ones will not repel water but will soak it up instead.
Boat Covers should also be made from lightweight material. This makes a difference, especially if you handle the cover a lot by yourself. You want to also make sure that you have strong tie down straps so you want have to worry about them snapping. You can also look for boat covers that come with a warranty. This way if the product rips tears or does not protect your boat, you can receive a refund.
This is a few of the features that you should look for when you purchase a cover for your boat. Most boat covers are fairly inexpensive and well worth the money that you spend. It is a great way to protect your boat and all its contents.
Boat Specific links
Boat News
Petition for coastguard boat (BBC News)
Hundreds of people sign a petition demanding a Devon coastguard boat confiscated because of safety concerns be allowed to sail.
Read more...Boat Catches On Fire In Marina Del Rey (CBS 2 Los Angeles)
A boat caught on fire near the north jetty of Marina del Rey, two people were rescued safely. The blaze was reported on Tuesday at about 10:41 a.m. The two people on the 30-foot boat were rescued by people on a nearby boat.
Read more...2 Rescued From Marina Del Rey Boat Fire (NBC 4 Los Angeles)
Two people are rescued safely from a 30-foot power boat that caught fire near the north jetty of Marina del Rey.
Read more...Man drowns after boat overturns (BBC News)
A man drowns and two others are in hospital after a small rowing boat capsizes off one of the Orkney Islands.
Read more...Boat Owners Prepare For Fay (First Coast News)
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Seafarer's Marina on the Trout River has survived many a storm, but not without damage in the past. Today managers and boat owners prepared for Fay.
Read more...