Cover for my boat

[Justbass11]

A quick question regarding boat covers. Should I get a custom or just a regular boat cover? My boat is a 2017 tracker pro 175. Thank you for your input.

[slonezp]

Get a custom with Sunbrella or similar material. It will cost more than a generic or even a fitted factory cover. It will last a lot longer

[gimruis]

I would say it will be dependent on how often you intend to use it, and if your boat sits outside with the cover on for extended periods of time.

 

I have a standard run of the mill factory cover, but I only use it about once a year. I put it on the boat in my garage for the winter too.

 

My parents have a Warrior 2090 tiller that they use in walleye tournaments. They had a custom high quality cover made for it. They store their boat inside when it’s at home, but they spend a fair amount of time with it on the road, staying at hotels or lodges while they are at tournaments. In their case, I think a quality custom one makes a lot more sense.

[airshot]

As stated, if only ocassional use go cheaper, but if you use it regularly, then spring for a good one.  The last cover I had custom made at a semi truck tarp place, made of the same tough that semi tarps are made from.  After 10 years the cover still looked new, no rips, no tears no worn thru spots....toughest cover I ever owned !! Price was less than a boat cover place..

[RichinPA]

 Newbie here - I’m going to keep my 2020 Tracker Pro170 in a wet slip this season in southeastern PA. The cover that I’ve been using attaches to the trailer so that won’t work.  I’m assuming I’ll want it covered at the dock but wasn’t sure if there’s a different type of cover to use when it’s staying at the dock between uses. What do you use?