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Covers & Bimini

Universal-fit boat covers, bimini tops, support poles and motor covers, with sizing help so the cover you order actually fits.

A covered yacht at a snowy dock in Toronto

Winter Boat Cover or Shrink Wrap: What Survives

Every fall the same argument runs in every boat forum. One camp shrink wraps because it holds a shape, sheds …

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Interior of a workshop featuring engines, machinery, and outboard motors in a rustic setting

Outboard Motor Cover: Vented or Full Wrap

The outboard is usually the most expensive single component on a trailerable boat, and it is also the part that …

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A man wearing a life vest rides a jet ski across choppy waters

Jet Ski Cover: Trailerable Fit Without Flapping

A jet ski cover that fits badly is worse than no cover at all. Loose fabric flaps at highway speed, …

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A motorboat cruises past moored fishing boats in a serene harbor setting

Center Console Boat Cover Without Custom Cost

A center console boat is a straightforward hull with one awkward problem in the middle of it. The console stands …

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Aerial shot of sailboats in winter storage wrapped in protective coverings in Lake City, MN

Boat Shrink Wrap: DIY Kits and What They Include

Shrink wrap looks like magic the first time you watch it happen. A loose sheet of white film goes over …

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Close-up of a sailboat with blue tarp cover docked in a marina on a sunny day

Waterproofing Spray for Boat Covers That Lasts

A boat cover does not usually fail in one dramatic moment. It goes gradually: water stops beading and starts sitting, …

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A boat covered in blue tarp floating on calm water with scenic green hills in Piedmont, Italy

Boat Cover Support Poles Stop Pooling Water

A torn boat cover rarely gives out because the fabric was bad. It fails because water found a low spot, …

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Aerial shot of numerous sailboats covered with blue tarps in an urban marina parking area

Best Boat Cover: Universal Fit That Stays Put

A boat cover has three enemies and they are all patient. Sunlight breaks down the fabric and everything under it, …

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A peaceful pontoon boat ride on a tranquil lake under a cloudy sky

Bimini Top for a Pontoon: Measure Before You Buy

A pontoon without shade is a griddle. The deck is wide open, the furniture is vinyl, and there is nothing …

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An aluminum fishing boat cruising through waves near Bella Coola, BC

Bimini Top for a Jon Boat: Worth It or Not?

A jon boat is a flat aluminum tray with a motor on the back, and there is nothing on it …

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Aerial view of motorboat with a blue canopy swiftly moving across open water

Best Bimini Top: Bow Count, Height and Shade

Anyone who has spent a full July afternoon on an open bowrider knows the problem. There is no shade anywhere …

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