Help on cover for 17-18 ft Bowrider

[edwardh1]

Hello, I am looking at buying a 175, or 180 OB bowrider. Dealer likes:
1. the "cockpit only" boat covers- it has lots of snaps and it covers only the open front bow area, then over the windshield then to the stern. the side gunnels are NOT covered. is custom done by a local shop. Dealer feels these are tighter and since there is a pole in the middle it collects less water/sags less, dealer sez $500-600. dealer said to wax the gunnel tops to prevent fading.

2. the other type is a full boat cover that many of my neighbors have, covers whole boat, has no snaps (to snag you) it covers up the tops of the boat sides and the stern. uses shock cords down to the trailer to hold it on. Dont know if these have "poles" to hold them up.

Any "hep" on my decision??
Thank you.

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Help on cover for 17-18 ft Bowrider

I prefer the full cover type, since I have no reason to keep my bow covered when in the boat. Even if a full cover doesn't come with poles you can buy some to go with it. I use a home made version of this product for when the boat sits outside
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=35066&pdesc=Cover_Up_Boat_Cover_Support

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Help on cover for 17-18 ft Bowrider

it seems to me that a cockpit cover is a preferred system for a moored boat and a whole-boat cover is preferred for a trailer-kept boat, for ease of installation and removal.
But a bow-only cover can be an important safety device as well as a temporary shelter.