The Flaws Of Boat Covers Exposed!

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@zodadotpaul 7 ай бұрын

First off, I very much enjoy your videos. Thanks for all that you do. I'm located in Florida and have our Godfrey Sweetwater Tritoon (22') in a wet slip that we ALWAYS keep covered to keep the UV rays, pollen, dust and grime, and weather, from settling in and prematurely ruining all the vinyl seating and interior components. The cover has 4 tent poles and both my wife and I dont find it to be a chore/challenge at all taking it both on and off and well worth the little bit of added time it takes to have the peace of mind we are protecting our investment. We would like to also explore adding a pontoon enclosure down the road.

@boatinglessons 6 ай бұрын

We appreciate you saying so!! That is great, and your effort will pay off in pride of ownership and resale value. Now, that gets me thinking that I need to start shooting videos in Florida 🤣

@spavliskojr 7 ай бұрын

I bought a boat with a 2 piece cover. leaked all the time at the windshield and front seat area. ditched that and went with a one piece. best thing i did. no more mildew and moisture problems.

@boatinglessons 7 ай бұрын

That’s good to hear. Certainly one piece ones do leak a lot less

@markmcleod5079 7 ай бұрын

One thing I've been doing the last couple of years with some good results to combat mildew and other moisture related issues is to put a fresh bucket of Damp-Rid in the boat when it is covered. As it is outside and not even close to air tight, these need to be replaced pretty often. Also, keeping bins and hatches open for air flow helps those compartments stay a bit drier. If they can't be left open, then a smaller container of (often refillable) Damp Rid in these spaces also helps. I also do this with our travel trailer, but that probably belongs on a different channel. Thanks to Len's Cove for another helpful video!

@SeanHorsfall 7 ай бұрын

Great tips!! Our pleasure :)

@Dom-pf8wd 7 ай бұрын

I'm a first time boat owner recently and have been enjoying your videos so Thanks!Do you have any videos on or could you do any on things like installing electronics (depth finders, gps, etc) and other accessories and adding a separate battery for electronics?Things like that.I am very hesitant to start drilling and/or cutting holes in the fiberglass without knowing what to use or how to properly seal fittings etc....Thanks again!

@boatinglessons 7 ай бұрын

Our pleasure, and thank you for the kind words. We have shied away from making anything too super technical (mostly from a liability standpoint). Happy to give you free advice though if you want to talk it through.

@garybannack1823 6 ай бұрын

Don’t agree with trailering with the cover on. Don’t leave the poles under the cover for rain elimination but with the cover on during trailering, you protect the windshield and other ares.

@boatinglessons 6 ай бұрын

Yes and you are not alone feeling that way.

@ezone913 2 ай бұрын

Canvas is boring?! Bite your tongue sir. LOL Building your own boat canvas is an awesome skill boaters can learn. Great advice for boaters. -EZ

@barrybebenek8691 7 ай бұрын

Another great video. Regarding trailering; two years ago we purchased a Carver semi custom one-piece cover that their customer service, confirmed to me that it IS definitely designed for trailering even on the highway. (I called them). In your experience is still a bad idea? Thanks 🇨🇦

@boatinglessons 7 ай бұрын

There are covers that if fit correctly, do trailer fairly well. If there is very little movement or flapping, then it is likely ok.

@Itsme-vo4fx 3 ай бұрын

What are your recommendations for re-applying water repellent on a snap-on cover? What is the best product to use and should I apply it while the cover is on the boat or off the boat?

@boatinglessons 3 ай бұрын

We use 303 Protectant. You need to clean it really well and apply off the boat

@brianpopelier 7 ай бұрын

What's your thoughts on leaving the Bimini Top up when leaving the boat for a period of time? I have a mooring cover for a 22.5 ft Cobalt. Heavy rain bring in a lot of water.

@boatinglessons 7 ай бұрын

It will certainly shed a lot of the water away from the mooring cover. Only downside is over the years it will get more UV exposure. If you are really far south I would stow it away

@spavliskojr 7 ай бұрын

I live a block from the marina where i keep my boat. I tend to leave the bimini up only if i know im going to take it out the next day or so. otherwise, i keep it stowed. The old one from the previous owner left it on all the time and it faded from navy to almost light gray.