Trailerable covers, non-custom, 22-ft cuddy, thoughts? Recommendations?

[Bubba Buoy]

I need a new cover for my Sportcraft 230 fisherman, cuddy. 22'2" LOA. And I see several options online and at West Marine describe themselves as trailerable and designed for a 21-23' cuddy.

Any thoughts on those? Other brands? Are they REALLY trailerable? Or just "trailerable"? Is there a secret to your success? Appreciate any and all advice! Is there conventional wisdom besides custom canvas work? Tips & tricks?

Thanks in advance from a greenhorn!

 

[Scott Danforth]

From personal experience, their is no cover that is really trailerable. They usually come loose and beat themselves and the boat to death

 

[Sylvan 19.5]

I've got one on my 20'aluminum fish n ski. Works fine at moderate speeds, it off the shelf and fits pretty good. I would definitely look at the straps and add a few more if trailering at high speeds. My cover is really waterproof as my boat sits outside on my trailer at the Marina.

 

[ondarvr]

From personal experience, their is no cover that is really trailerable. They usually come loose and beat themselves and the boat to death

^^ This.

 

[bruceb58]

I make boat covers and I can make them trailerable. You need a lot of reinforcements at all the rub points and there is no way an off the shelf cover will have that.

When I trailer, I only use a snap on cover. I only use my full cover when storing the boat.

 

[oldjeep]

From personal experience, their is no cover that is really trailerable. They usually come loose and beat themselves and the boat to death

Then you have only had crappy covers.

 

[ondarvr]

The OP is asking about generic boat covers, they rarely fit that well and aren't built like an expensive custom made one.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I have had custom covers, and semi-custom covers. None hold up to 70mph highway speeds. Usually a snap will let loose, it start s flapping and in a short time all is done.

Even covers with straps tend to let loose, especially if the cover catches a bit of air under it.

Best luck I have had is towing with cover off

 

[oldjeep]

OP look at some of the Westland covers that iboats sells. I had one on my last boat a d it towed fine. Not as nice as the one on my current boat, but for $350 it was a decent cover.

 

[produceguy]

From personal experience, their is no cover that is really trailerable. They usually come loose and beat themselves and the boat to death

I totally agree. In a few hours down the interstate at 75 you will wish you didn't have it covered.

 

[BillP]

It only takes a couple of hiway mles with the fabric flogging to "buff" a shiny gelcoat finish to a dull one. Happens all the time but people don't post it.

 

[airshot]

Over many years of boating I have had several custom fit boat covers and have had no issues towing at highway speeds. Off the shelf covers are trailerable but I consider them a oneway cover....You only get to tow with them once. Had my last custom cover for 4 years, towed expressway every weekend during boating season without any problems. It was an expensive cover so you get what you pay for!!

 

[airdvr1227]

Custom is the way to go. We towed a 23 Chris Craft with a custom mooring cover. Never had a problem.