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Types of boat covers, tops and enclosures
This page will help you choose the right cover or top for your boat.
See the Photo gallery for more examples.
This page is being added by customer request. 4-27-2008







Mooring Covers are designed to used while the boat is in the water, on the hoist or on the trailer. They are taller than a towing cover, made to take heavy rain storms without letting water puddle on the cover.

Mooring covers can be used for storage, but not for towing. If you use a mooring cover during the winter, you must brush the snow off of it after every snow storm.

Please look in the Cover Care section
for more information about winter storage.




Pontoon Playpen Cover is the same as a Mooring cover, but does not cover the front deck.

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Winter Storage Covers are designed for long term storage while the boat is un-attended for the winter. They are almost the same as a Mooring cover, but are taller and made with Heavy Coated Fabric




Towing or Trailering Covers are made low and tight to cut the wind while towing at 55 to 65 mph. These covers will work for mooring and storage, but are not suited for heavy winter snow.

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Bass Boat Covers are made low and tight to cut the wind while towing up to 80 mph.
These covers are generally made with Heavy Coated Fabric and will also work for storage.
You can snap it to the boat or tie it down to the trailer.





Bow Cover and Cockpit Combination

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Bow Cover is used to cover the open bow area of a boat. They are used while underway, a quick cover while at the dock and for towing.
Bow Covers are not good for storage and winter snow. The bow cover does not protect the entire area from ultra-violet light that should be covered during storage.

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Cockpit Cover is used to cover the cockpit area of a boat. They are used for a quick cover while at the dock and for towing.
Cockpit Covers are not the best for storage. The cockpit cover does not protect the entire area from ultra-violet light that should be covered during storage.



A big reminder about Tops and Enclosures

The more features you add, the heavier it gets and the more it costs to fabricate.
. . . bigger top, two tops, camper top, screens, windows, privacy covers, zippers, velcro . . .
If you want it easy to handle and low cost, keep it simple and light weight.
Take some time to consider exactly which options you really need and will use.
Have a look in the Price list for options.



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Convertible Top snaps to the top edge of the windshield. These are made to withstand full speed operation and all types of foul weather.
You can enclose a Convertible top with side curtains and an aft cover.

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Raised Convertible Top snaps to the top edge of the windshield. These are made to allow standing or walking without bending down.

Not for high speed opperation.

You can enclose a Convertible Top with side curtains and an aft curtain.

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Bimini Top is a free standing top that does not touch the windshield. It was designed for shade and height.

Not for high speed opperation.

You can enclose a Bimini top with front glass, side curtains and aft cover or rear camper back.

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Enclosed Bimini Top with front glass, side curtains and aft cover or rear camper back.

Not for high speed opperation.

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Pontoon Bimini & Buggy Tops are designed for shade and height, to allow walking under the top. You can enclose a Bimini top with front, sides and aft curtain.

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Pontoon Enclosures are designed to allow use of the pontoon during wet or foul weather. The front, sides and aft curtain zip onto the Bimini Top and zip together at the corners. You can take the curtains down, roll them up and store them under a seat. Pontoon Enclosures will last for a very long time if stowed away when not in use.

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Pontoon Seat Covers are made to fit each individual seat. They are a great convenience for people that use the boat often and eliminates the hassle of a full cover.
Pontoon Seat Covers can be made with the boat cover fabric of your choice. These covers will protect your vinyl uphostery, but your carpet will be exsposed.

People that have seat covers really like them.

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Windsheild Covers provide shade and privacy. They can be also be used with a convertable top, bimini top or enclosure.

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Fender Covers provide protection for the boat and can be color corodinated.

Use them to cover old, unsightly fenders.


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This page is being added by customer request. 4-27-2008