Are All PWC Covers Created Equally?
Whether it is almost time to put your pwc on a trailer and get it to the lake, or that time of year where you drain the oil and put it in the garage, you're going to need a pwc cover to protect your favorite summer sporting toy. Finding a cover that fits your watercraft to a tee is one of the best investments you can make second to buying the thing in the first place. And the best thing is, it's super easy to find pwc covers online these days, specifically designed to fit your make and year of pwc.
The most important thing to consider is finding a pwc cover with a perfect fit - this will server two perposes: 1) it will look better, but more importantly 2) it will protect your pwc better. When you load up your pwc to go boating for the weekend, towing a trailered pwc with an improperly fitting cover can cause wear and tear on your boat, in addition to causing a potentially dangerous situation for you and/or drivers behind you on the highway.
Probably the second biggest thing to worry about after you've choosen a properly fitting cover, is to make sure you consider the material. The material that your pwc cover is made will play the biggest role in how long your cover stays in good enough shape to protect your boat.
When it comes to material choice, Sunbrella is probably the most popular option - at least if you're looking at quality pwc covers. The advantages to Sunbrella are it's patented sun-resistent abilities, especially in particularly hot and harsh conditions. Secondly, it is a woven fabric, which means it breathes. This is important because breathable fabrics allow moisture and heat to escape, thereby protecting your pwc from heat buildup and damaging mildew formation. In addition, the woven material adds tear resistance for extra durability.
Regardless of whether you are looking for a seadoo cover, Yamaha pwc cover, Kawasaki pwc cover, a doger, bimini, or any other kind of boat cover that you can imagine, it is important to keep these two factors in mind - exact fit, and a durable material. Color choice helps to make your ride look good, but a cheap cover that looks ratty in less than a year just isn't worth skimping on.
An often asked question is whether you need to buy specific manufacturers brand covers made for your make and model, or if you need to go as far as having a custom designed cover for an exact fit. As it turns out, the pre-made options, whether it is from the manufacturer or a company specializing in custom covers, will often fit your watercraft the way they are designed to, ensuring maximum protection with an exact fit. Fortunately, this is usually cheaper as well. Take some time and look for some reviews about the cover manufacturer you are considering, especially if you are ordering online.
So when you are researching what to buy, and whether to try and find it in stock or order online, you now know the two most important specs to watch out for. If you take the time to make sure that you get a good fit and a quality material, you'll end up with a cover that not only looks great, but keeps your pwc looking great as well.