Snap On Boat Cover

[zuzu82]

I'm new to boating. Had to replace the snap on cavas boat cover. The old one had like a little velcro sleeve that wrapped around the Bimini support pole where it hooked into the deck hinge to help prevent water from seeping in. The new cover does not have this. The boat is moored out in the elements from May to November and maybe I'm being a bit paranoid but does anyone have suggestions for covering the gap in the new cover? I've included a picture of the old cover that may help show what I'm talking about. Thank you.

 

[airshot]

I would try to duplicate the old cover as long as it worked in the past, if you cant, find a cover specialist in your area. If no boat cover folks, look for car collectors, the people that do auto interiors sometimes do boat covers on the side.

 

[JimS123]

Take it back to where you got it and have them fix it the way you want it.

 

[FunInDuhSun]

Look at my bridge cover. Each pole going thru it has slight gaps but very little, if any, rainwater gets thru. I’ve had this cover for 18 years.

 

[airshot]

It all depends on where the channeled water goes. If it runs away from the small opening all will be good, but if the rain water flows toward that spot, it will be an issue!!

 

[harringtondav]

My new Regal's Ameritex cover is worth the big money I paid for it. But it has the same issue. If I pay attention when I put the cover on, most of the leakage drains outside.
I'm pretty handy with sewing machine and my Speedy Stitcher, so when I get the time I'm going to make and attach four velcro cones to seal the openings.

 

[bruceb58]

When I made my cover for my pontoon, I was careful to make a wrap that goes around the bimini poles. On the last cover I made, I left them off. A little water won't hurt it.

If your cockpit is fiberglass and is self bailing, no need to worry about the small amount of water.

 

[Scott Danforth]

you will get more water in the cockpit when the waterproofing needs refreshing than you would around the bimini polls.