Covering Your Boat

Your boat is liable to sit on shore for more time than it is actually used - unless you are very lucky! And it’s care and storage should be of great importance.

So our boats need to be protected from the elements;

It will also keep other matter out, such as leaves, sand, bird droppings etc., and pollutants in the atmosphere.

It must be well secure and snug since any flapping will cause damage to the boat, a good design and adjusting straps etc. helps this.Top of page

Keeping Your Boat Dry

Since no boat cover is totally waterproof, ( there will be seepage through the openings and seams) your dinghy needs to be left so that it can drain.

Most will drain if their bow is left up and transom down. Boats that do not have a direct passage to the stern, should be left so that the water drains through the self bailer.Top of page

The Benefits of a Breathable Boatcover

More and more people are beginning to realise that to protect their boats properly they need a breathable boatcover.

A breathable boatcover will reducing the damp environment inside the boat, which over a period of time could lead to the wood or GRP absorbing water and putting weight onto the boat. On wooden boats a damp interior can also shorten the life of the varnish.Top of page

Reducing Pooling Water on your Cover

To reduce pooling (water collecting in the middle of your cover);

If you have a pool, it is more likely to collect even more, so making the problem worse.Top of page

Caring For Your Boatcover

Also keeping the cover clean, particularly if the cover is a breathable material, will help it’s durability.Top of page

When Leaving Your Boat

Keep your boat safe from prying eyes, remove items of value or make sure they are well hidden, a boatcover clearly helps with this job.Top of page