Dave 205
New Member
- Mar 15, 2011
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- Boat Info
- 2006 205 Sport, Shorelander Trailer. Towed by 2012 Ford F-150 Supercrew 5.0 with factory tow package
- Engines
- Mercruiser 5.0 220 HP Carb w/ Alpha 1 Drive
I have the factory Sunbrella bow and cockpit covers, and a Sharkskin custom mooring cover on the way from Overton's.
I've been trailering with my bow and cockpit covers on. Got caught in a pretty good rain the other day. I didn't have the support poles underneath. The cockpit was not an issue, but the bow cover formed a pretty good bowl of water that eventually made it through the cover.
So, I decided to trailer with the support pole under the bow cover. That pole seems to create a pretty sharp point in the cover. And, I still see water bowl potential around the support. :huh: The more I raise the support, the sharper the point that seems to be a wear and tear risk. Again, I have the factory Sunbrella cover that is reinforced at the support, in is in near new condition.
Do any of you use some sort of accessory to expand the surface area of the pole?
Do you use the support pole and bow cover under the mooring cover to keep that cover from forming a bowl?
Words of advice appreciated!
I've been trailering with my bow and cockpit covers on. Got caught in a pretty good rain the other day. I didn't have the support poles underneath. The cockpit was not an issue, but the bow cover formed a pretty good bowl of water that eventually made it through the cover.
So, I decided to trailer with the support pole under the bow cover. That pole seems to create a pretty sharp point in the cover. And, I still see water bowl potential around the support. :huh: The more I raise the support, the sharper the point that seems to be a wear and tear risk. Again, I have the factory Sunbrella cover that is reinforced at the support, in is in near new condition.
Do any of you use some sort of accessory to expand the surface area of the pole?
Do you use the support pole and bow cover under the mooring cover to keep that cover from forming a bowl?
Words of advice appreciated!