Finding the perfect boat cover can be a confusing process. You know you need something strong enough to withstand significant environmental stressors, whether those may be snow, rain or intense sunlight.\u00a0 There are a lot of manufacturers out there. You\u2019ll find significant differences in price, features offered, and warranties given.\u00a0 So how do you find the best boat cover?<\/p>\n
1. Fit.<\/strong> You need a cover that\u2019s going to fit your boat. Sure, less expensive covers are available, but, if you can get a cover that\u2019s going to provide a glove-like fit at a great price, why wouldn\u2019t you? Our covers are applied based on your boat, so you can be reassured that you\u2019ll get the best possible fit.<\/p>\n 2. Travel.<\/strong> If you\u2019re going to trailer your boat with the cover on, be sure that you have chosen a cover that\u2019s rated for trailering. CoversDirect® offers trailerable boat cover materials, including Sunbrella, Poly-Guard, TravelTuff, and Sun-DURA. Each of these covers are constructed of superior woven fabric that\u2019s tested strong enough for trailering at intense speeds. We include a tie down kit with each purchase, so there\u2019s no need to buy anything additional in order to use your trailerable boat cover.<\/p>\n 3. Material.<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for a highly water repellent cover, you need a material that\u2019s constructed to be water repellent. Sharkskin, Poly-Guard, and Sun-DURA are our best available choices. Many of our customers are in search of a waterproof cover. That isn\u2019t best, simply because those covers don\u2019t breathe. Put your boat up wet, and you have a mess on your hands. Keep that from happening with a highly water repellent, breathable cover. If you\u2019re looking for the best sun protection and most longevity in an intense sun environment, go with Sunbrella. Not only is this material endorsed by the American Cancer Society for sun protection, it provides excellent resistance to fading.<\/p>\n 4. Construction.<\/strong> Look for covers with double stitch construction for added strength and durability. Tie down loops should be double reinforced in order to withstand the stresses of trailering. You wouldn\u2019t want to see any raw edges on your cover\u2014join seams should be folded four-ply. Make sure the thread used is anti-wick for superior weather resistance.<\/p>\n 5. Look for in stock messages.<\/strong> At CoversDirect®, we warehouse 1,000s of SKUS. We ship each in stock item the same day it\u2019s ordered, as long as the order is received by 3 pm eastern time. If your cover isn\u2019t in stock, we can have it made and headed your way in less than 5 business days.<\/p>\n 6. Warranty.<\/strong> Warranties on our site range from 1-10 years. This is the least important piece of your cover decision making process. While that may come as a surprise, it’s true simply because, if you have a high end cover like the ones that we sell, 98% of the time you\u2019ll have no need to exercise your warranty. Your cover will just perform the way it\u2019s supposed to in the years after your purchase.<\/p>\n Finally, service is a key component of any purchase decision. Before placing your order, give the website of your choice a call just to see if you can easily get in touch with a person. At CoversDirect®, we staff our office from 9-5 eastern time, Monday through Friday. Whether you\u2019re calling about a sales related issue, or need assistance after a purchase, we\u2019re here to help. Many of our competitors conduct business using automated prompts, which makes it challenging to speak with someone able to provide assistance. We believe that having customer service representatives available to help customers immediately and directly adds additional value to your purchase.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":8267,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[93,40,57],"tags":[475,662],"class_list":["post-8263","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-boatlovers","category-editors-picks","category-resources","tag-best-boat-cover","tag-high-end-boat-cover"],"yoast_head":"\nDon't forget about service.<\/h2><\/p>\n