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Your Guide to Selecting the Right Boat Cover

Mar. 14 2024 Accessory Buying Guide By Arrowhead Yacht Club & Marina

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Owning a boat means that you have to be responsible for its upkeep. While there are many tasks involved in maintenance, one easy way to protect your boat is to ensure that it’s properly covered when it’s not in use.

Even if you store your boat indoors, a good cover will help protect it from dirt, damage, and pest infestation. If you store your boat outdoors, a cover is necessary to protect your vessel from sun and weather damage and to prevent theft. Below, you’ll find our helpful buying guide to choosing a boat cover, so read on to learn more!

Why Do I Need a Boat Cover?

Because of the expense, many boat owners may wonder why they even need a cover. There are several good reasons to purchase a cover for your boat:

  • Reduces dust buildup in storage
  • Prevents sun damage to your gel coat
  • Aids in theft prevention
  • Limits pest infestation
  • Keeps rain and snow off your boat to lower the risk of corrosion, mold, and mildew

What Features Are Important?

Every boat is different, and there are a lot of different types of covers on the market, which makes it more challenging to find the right cover. Below are some of the factors that you’ll need to consider when shopping for a boat cover.

Size

You’ll want to look in your owner’s manual to determine your boat’s size, so you can choose a good cover for it. Make sure that any tall or wide extensions on your boat will fit within the cover.

Material

Boat covers come in a variety of materials. Heavy fabrics are best for outdoor storage due to their toughness. Lightweight fabrics are more practical for indoor storage. Boat cover fabrics include vinyl, polyester, canvas, and acrylic.

Waterproofing

If you’re storing your boat indoors at all times, then waterproofing may not be necessary for you. However, if you plan to store your boat outdoors or at a marina, you’ll want waterproofing to prevent rain and snow from seeping through the cover.

We hope that this guide has been useful. Stop by our dealership in Ketchum, Oklahoma, to check out our stock of boats for sale. We can even help you out with financing options. Arrowhead Yacht Club & Marina proudly serves all those in Arizona.