2022 ar195 shipping cover install

[Ballshrinker]

Feel dumb asking but I put the shipping cover on and couldn't get rid of sag in back. I put the pole in the front. I collapsed the tower (1st) where it is resting on the side window frame (I think that's what it was resting on). Did I so that part right? It almost looks like the pole would do better in the back.

 

[DiggerPA]

I am almost positive that my shipping cover for there 195s has 2 poles. Front and back. Also did you put in the tower shipping brackets as that holds the tower up higher and helps.

 

[WV Hillbilly]

I have a 2021 195S and use the shipping cover all winter with a strap inside the boat in the bow from port to starboard in the front third and nothing in the back. Are you all the way under the swim deck with the transom tie downs through the holes in the shipping cover? Have you pulled the cover way under the boat and tightened the ratchet straps? They may have changed the covers in one year but mine is tight as a drum.



Not a great picture but the only one I have. I can run to storage in the next couple of days and take more if you think they would help.

 

[WV Hillbilly]

I am almost positive that my shipping cover for there 195s has 2 poles. Front and back. Also did you put in the tower shipping brackets as that holds the tower up higher and helps.

+1 on the tower supports.

 

[Ballshrinker]

I only found one pole and no tower brackets. Any idea where they would be?

 

[kgower]

I only found one pole and no tower brackets. Any idea where they would be?

One pole for the shipping cover. The dealer usually throws the shipping brackets away unless asked for. If you don't have them, check with the dealer and see if they can get you a set.

 

[Ballshrinker]

I have a 2021 195S and use the shipping cover all winter with a strap inside the boat in the bow from port to starboard in the front third and nothing in the back. Are you all the way under the swim deck with the transom tie downs through the holes in the shipping cover? Have you pulled the cover way under the boat and tightened the ratchet straps? They may have changed the covers in one year but mine is tight as a drum.

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Not a great picture but the only one I have. I can run to storage in the next couple of days and take more if you think they would help.

Thank you for the pic and help and sorry for responding earlier. The front NO STEP graphic and the vents sit further back and more horizontal on mine. I think that's because my tower is further down.

 

[Ballshrinker]

One pole for the shipping cover. The dealer usually throws the shipping brackets away unless asked for. If you don't have them, check with the dealer and see if they can get you a set.

I did and they said they would. Time will tell i guess.

 

[TimW451]

I like the idea of a strap across the bow in lieu of a pole.

I have a 2021 195S and use the shipping cover all winter with a strap inside the boat in the bow from port to starboard in the front third and nothing in the back. Are you all the way under the swim deck with the transom tie downs through the holes in the shipping cover? Have you pulled the cover way under the boat and tightened the ratchet straps? They may have changed the covers in one year but mine is tight as a drum.

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Not a great picture but the only one I have. I can run to storage in the next couple of days and take more if you think they would help.

 

[Ballshrinker]

I read that the first time like he had the straps of the pole going port to starboard. Maybe I could do start in front and pole in back...

 

[WV Hillbilly]

The only thing you have to be aware of is scarring the gel coat with the metal ends on the straps. I have a microfiber towel under each side and not too tight, just enough to shed water.

 

[Ballshrinker]

Thanks

 

[Ballshrinker]

So...here's what they sent me...how does this work again

 

[WV Hillbilly]

The threaded side gets the knob screw that you use to secure the tower in the upright position. Then you have two bolts and washers that attach to the tower base connected to the boat.

 

[Ballshrinker]

Just wanted to say thanks to those that helped. It was the missing brackets that I didn't even know about but needed.

 

[kgower]

Just wanted to say thanks to those that helped. It was the missing brackets that I didn't even know about but needed.

That's what the forum is all about.

 

[HawaiiBreeze]

Take care of the cover, I got almost 2 years out of mine before it turned to dust and fuzz.