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 towing with a cover
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02/14/18 01:06 PM
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stapler101
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I have a cover for my boat but it is not "skin tight".
it draws down tight around the boat but I use beach balls under the cover to make it shed water.
I have pulled the boat a short distance covered and it seems to stay in place and tight. I did not see ballooning so I do not think air was getting under the cover.
Would you recommend towing with the cover on?
If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough! ------Mario Andretti
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Re: towing with a cover
[Re: stapler101]
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02/14/18 01:09 PM
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senko9S
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covers come in two types. one is for storage, the other is for towing. which kind is yours?
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Re: towing with a cover
[Re: stapler101]
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02/14/18 01:15 PM
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Tin Star Cajun
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I bought one specifically for towing and have towed my boat from Texas to California, Arizona and South Dakota with no problems.
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Re: towing with a cover
[Re: stapler101]
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02/14/18 01:29 PM
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stapler101
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I would say it is for storage but I have had some modifications made by an upholstery shop so that it draws tight all around the boat and straps to the trailer with 8 straps.
As I stated, I place a beach ball just behind the trolling motor to raise the center of the cover so it sheds water. Otherwise it would pool and hold water.
It is a single console if that has any bearing.
If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough! ------Mario Andretti
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Re: towing with a cover
[Re: stapler101]
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02/14/18 01:34 PM
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senko9S
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buy a towing cover or set sail.
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Re: towing with a cover
[Re: stapler101]
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02/14/18 04:02 PM
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bigbass94
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I would make sure you had an actual towing cover with ratchets and buckles. That could be dangerous if it came off while driving down the road.
Last edited by bigbass94; 02/14/18 04:03 PM.
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Re: towing with a cover
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02/14/18 04:23 PM
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joebass2
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I have a cover for my boat but it is not "skin tight".
it draws down tight around the boat but I use beach balls under the cover to make it shed water.
I have pulled the boat a short distance covered and it seems to stay in place and tight. I did not see ballooning so I do not think air was getting under the cover.
Would you recommend towing with the cover on? Bingo, you learn something every day...Would also work for storing the boat outside. Thanks
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