Who uses a boat cover while trailering

[Punisher]

I was wondering if I should use a boat cover while trailering, I have a couple of long trips to go on coming up and was wondering the pro's and con's of covers for boats while trailering

 

[dragfish]

Only thing I can tell you is you will never be a pro and I hope you're never a con!
Nah, if you have one that is lined with a soft fabric, it's a good idea. A cheap one might rub on the tight areas and scuff your paint.
I know how much care you and your Dad take of your boat, so if you have a good cover-I'd use it! I blew a transmission seal one time coming back from S Ga and thank God it was only my old john baot!
Have a good trip!

 

[ditchdoc666]

I have a custom cover for my ranger and always keep it on during long trips protects the boat and leave tackle and rods in boat make sure it fits and not a cheap one best money I ever spent

 

[brushhog]

we dont use the cover on short trips,if you have a CUSTOM COVER MADE FOR YOUR BOAT,it can save you fuel mileage,it can create a vacuum inside the boat which can create drag,it also will keep the interior clean,exsp. if you tow with a deisel,that road grime is a pain to get off the carpets and seats after a few thousand miles,also that old saying"out of site,out of mind" will keep people honest when you stop for fuel,food,or motel 6,be sure to inspect the trailer completely also before you head out,we just got back from the midwest,and seen at least a half dozen boats with trailer problems sitting on the side of the road...brushhog

 

[BulletTJ]

If you are going to use a cover while trailering and you dont have a padded cover you can damage the finish on a fiberglass boat. There are a couple of things you can do to add extra protection to the boat. Get some wide plastic wrap. Yes the kind that you would wrap a sandwich up in. Place it over the the top edges of the top cap on your boat. You want a layer between the boat and the cover. Pay extra attention to the edges of the boat, where the cover changes direction when it is tight. Cover the windshields with a bath towel. Place the cover on the boat. When you tighten down the straps that wrap around the trailer put a twist in the straps. I am not sure why the twists work but they do. They dont flap in the wind and it is the flapping motion that wears out the finish on a boat. Also make sure the cover is tight and check the fit everytime you stop. Keep the cover tight. Do this and your boat will be fine.

 

[TNsnow]

I normally use mine on longer trips especially on wet roads. It also keeps sticky fingers away when stopping to eat or gas up.

 

[Carl Guffey]

<font size="3" face="georgia,palatino">If the boat is clean and the cover is dry when it goes on it should be fine. But if the cover has grit in it or the boat has grit on it, the wind will cause a sanding action on your hull especially ifthe coveris wet. It won't be noticable the first few times but it will "erase your hull over time". </font>

 

[Punisher]

OK where do I get a good cover to fit a wide 96 Procraft 20foot

 

[dragfish]

Did you check the Bass Pro master catalog? They have a good selection that are listed by boat styles and lenghts.

 

[on fish]

hey jeff, you know how much i travel and yes i always for the most part cover mine,call Robbie at bunch marine they should have some that will work and yes either a real good canvas like was on my pro craft or the felt lined like my triton cover has. Bunch can help you great guys too tell them i told you to call