Thu, April 18 2013

We have had phone calls from customers telling us that their boat cover doesn’t fit, come to find out they had put it on incorrectly. Once we walked them through the installation the cover fit beautifully! Installing a boat cover can be difficult if you have never done it before. Simple things like putting the bow end at the stern can make for a very sloppy fit, especially if the motor cover is attached! Below is a guide that will help you install your boat cover the right way every time!

1.      Place the bow end of the rolled cover on or near the bow of your boat and unroll towards the stern or back, positioning it down the center of the boat as you unroll. (Can’t tell which end is which? Many boat covers have the tag sewn into the stern end of the cover.)

2.      Slip the front of the cover over the bow and pull the cover open to the sides as you work towards the back of the boat.

3.      If using support poles (optional for most covers), position the poles under your cover prior to completely covering the boat. Also add any padding needed for the windshields, trolling motors, depth finders, etc.

4.      Adjust cover fit by pulling cover tight to eliminate sagging areas. These areas may collect standing water or snow and shorten the life of your cover.

5.      The braided tie-down rope provided can be used to secure the cover to the boat for storage only. Cut the rope to the desired lengths and using the reinforced tie-down loops, secure the cover to your trailer. When trailering, always use heavy-duty tie-downs, sold separately.

6.      Remove the boat cover by folding to the center from both sides and rolling the cover from back to front. This will make it easier to repeat steps 1 thru 5 when covering your boat again.  (Important: Allow the cover to dry thoroughly before folding for storage.)

We hope these 6 steps help! Please feel free to contact us at CoverQuest via-email, live chat or phone 1-888-726-9300 with any questions! We are always here to help!

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