Cover Examples

We build outboard engine covers to fit around the cowling properly, yet not so tight you must fight with it. We normally recommend using Sunbrella, Aqualon Edge Soft, or Weathermax for this type of cover. Each material has a specific climate and environment it's best suited for. To make that decision, along with seeing our warranties, take a look at our Fabric Selection page. 

The build on one of our premier engine covers features a zipper for easy installation and a flap under the zipper to protect the paint on the cowling. We also added a buckle strap to clip around the fuel and electrical hose.

 

Aft covers can vary widely from vessel to vessel. Usually, we attach the top of the cover to the underside of the hardtop using Keder track. We can either use the keder with or without a zipper attached. The bottom portion of the cover can be attached using snaps, twist locks, lift-a-dot, stay-puts, or any other desired attachment method. These can be built from any material based on your specific wants and needs. We always plan to install zippered door entryways for aft covers for easy in and out access. Vents can be added to allow heat to escape in the case a non-breathable material is used. Sometimes these covers can connect all the way to the pilot house to create a full enclosure, sometimes we stop the cover short in a specific spot based on needs. 

Our semi-full boat covers can be built many different ways. The example above has keder track holding the cover up by a zipper and keder. The same could be done by hanging from a hard top structure with buckle straps or snap hooks and eyelets. Four vertical zippers separate the cover into four easily manageable segments. They are properly labeled port, starboard, aft, and bow for easy identification when installing. A cover this style is the easiest to install for the end user. Snaps just above the rub rail are the best way to attach a cover like this. We can either use stainless snaps or plastic snaps to help the snap disappear when not in use. An adaptation to eliminate the snaps for this same style of cover can be built with some hulls. For this adaptation we can extend the bottom of the cover down below the rub rail about 12 to 15 inches to create a fitted hull side, making the rub rail the widest point of the cover when it is up and effectively eliminating the necessity of snaps all together. 

Most boats that come with bow seating are going to need a cover for all of that expensive vinyl. A bow cover can be the first layer of protection from the elements. Generally, it is built with a telescoping aluminum pole and a vent to let out all that hot air and humidity. Attachment is usually accomplished by stainless steel snaps. In some situations where snaps cannot be used, we can use the hand railing or other deck hardware to attach the cover. We always incorporate a zipper for easy access to the telescoping pole. 

Cockpit covers come in all kinds of designs. Generally, these covers will cover the windshield back to the transom. One to two poles are necessary to hold up the cover in the middle. Normally stainless snaps are the best way of attachment to the vessel. 

These 2 covers generally work in concert with each other to mitigate water from entering the boat and should be the baseline cover set for any bow rider type vessel. 

Canvas Crew full boat cover designs are fit focused. We design our full boat covers to go from the top to the waterline, bow to stern, fitted in a similar way a new suit may be fitted. Some instances outboard engines are included in this cove.  Attachment can vary widely depending on what type of boat you have. Our full boat covers are first class because of the fitment to the hull removes the need for a draw sting, sandbags, or straps of any kind at the waterline. Depending on the size of the boat and with the help of #10 YKK zippers we may opt to build the cover in 2,3 or even sometimes 4 pieces depending on setup and length. If hard top coverage is required, we normally build that as a separate piece. We in the industry call that part the "shower cap".  

Full boat covers can be built using any material. Sunbrella is the premier material for these covers as it is still breathable to reduce the likelihood of mold and mildew. Some covers we use Rip-Stop type material if the cover is more a dust barrier in a garage or enclosed environment. Otherwise, we have used materials such as Aqualon in instances the vessel is larger, and we need to lighten the cover and it has worked well. Refer to our Raw Materials page for more info on materials.