Towing with mooring cover

[Maritime_Getz_Pirates]

Just bought a 2019 SX190. Anyone tow their boat down the road with the mooring cover on? Will it cause wearing or damage on cover or the boat itself?

 

[ThatJeepGuy]

@latitudeadjuster is the expert on towing with a cover. Poles or no poles jack?

 

[Dwrat]

My cover has holes in it where it touches the top of the windshield from towing with it covered.
I don't do that anymore.

 

[swatski]

Just bought a 2019 SX190. Anyone tow their boat down the road with the mooring cover on? Will it cause wearing or damage on cover or the boat itself?

If a long tow, may want to use masking tape where the cover ratchet strap hits the hull (especially in the bow) under the rub rail, to prevent chaffing.

I would suggest no poles, some use a large beach ball or similar to fill the front void, and pool noddles (cut open) on top of the windshield frame.

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[2kwik4u]

I started the using the pool noodles over the windshield while towing with my shipping cover.

I've used poles, not poles and just straps, and no straps. Poles will prevent the water from ponding in the bow if you stop while towing in the rain. The straps will not, and no straps will not. Using the poles caused some cracking in the outer skin of the shipping cover from the stress of being stretched while wind loaded......I got 2 good seasons from my shipping cover. Moving to the deluxe mooring cover for this season.

I'll be leaving the straps on underneath, and no poles. Will definitely have the pool noodle over the windshield. I won't trailer without the cover on it, and I typically make 5-7 trips a month between April and September.

 

[sunbyrned]

I made the mistake of traveling with the mooring cover. Will not do it again. It caused abrasions on my finish. If you have a shipping cover, I would recommend that. It is lined with felt. For me personally, if no shipping cover, I would not travel with a mooring cover.

 

[swatski]

I made the mistake of traveling with the mooring cover. Will not do it again. It caused abrasions on my finish. If you have a shipping cover, I would recommend that. It is lined with felt. For me personally, if no shipping cover, I would not travel with a mooring cover.

Or - if noshipping cover - use masking/painters tape to prevent chafing especially in the bow, and ratchet up the straps well.

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[Lion]

I just had a custom towing and storage cover made. Heavy duty with a 10yr warranty.

 

[bronze_10]

I just had a custom towing and storage cover made. Heavy duty with a 10yr warranty.

Ok spill the beans! I need to know details! I am NOT buying another yamaha cove that only last 2 or 3 years! What kinda material, where did you have it done, how does it tow, what's the price range for one like that. My boat is red and the mooring cover doesnt come down to cover the red part. At home we put a converted 24 foot shipping cover on it to protect the red. Yours come s far enough down to cover your sides! I need the deets!!

 

[Buoy23]

Shipping cover and pool noodle covering windshield top ridge.

 

[Irial29]

I just had a custom towing and storage cover made. Heavy duty with a 10yr warranty.

I would also like details!

 

[Matt Phillips]

I only tow with the towing/mooring cover on as I generally tow 4-5 hours between lakes and such. Here's a few things to do:

1. remove the pooling poles as they just create unnecessary stress on the cover where they touch it and it will wear out sooner. I've been stopped on I-80 in a thunderstorm with the 242, and never had problems with water pooling on the cover. If going multiple days, you can always lay the poles over during the towing and prop them up when sitting overnight.
2. Slice a pool noodle in 1/2 and slip it over the window. I place one where the stopper on the center window and some more on the side front windows. Secure the noodles to the class with some blue painter tape
3. While you have the blue painter tape out, you can also use it where the buckles on the cover meet the boat (on the sides). I prefer painters tape as it doesn't leave sticky residue on the boat.
4. With the cover on the boat it allows me to leave wet towels, gear and other stuff out on the floor of the boat. that way I keep the storage areas totally dry.

 

[Lion]

Ok spill the beans! I need to know details! I am NOT buying another yamaha cove that only last 2 or 3 years! What kinda material, where did you have it done, how does it tow, what's the price range for one like that. My boat is red and the mooring cover doesnt come down to cover the red part. At home we put a converted 24 foot shipping cover on it to protect the red. Yours come s far enough down to cover your sides! I need the deets!!

Ok, so details.... the material is some type of poly canvas. My buddy has had his cover since 2010. Great material
I had it done at All American Canvas here in Southern California.
It tows great and it comes with enough straps to secure it down without having to worry about it catching air causing rips.
He makes the cover any color you choose. He will color match.

 

[Lion]

So he also did this custom for me.... check this out.
This is the premier showing...lol

 

[bronze_10]

Wow! That's alot of bimini right there!!

 

[Troch1]

So he also did this custom for me.... check this out.
This is the premier showing...lol

What's the stowed position of that front bimini look like? My family would love all that shade!

 

[Lion]

What's the stowed position of that front bimini look like? My family would love all that shade!

There are a couple of options.... it can be easily removed. Only takes about 5 min.
It can be rolled up and stowed in the upright position. The Bimini has a long zippered pouch. And lastly, it’s rolled up and laid back towards the glass. It has to bars that fasten it in that position. The bars keep it off the windshield. By the way, those bars come off when in use. Only used for storing in that position.
I will try to take pictures in the different positions.

 

[Lion]

What's the stowed position of that front bimini look like? My family would love all that shade!

By the way, I did this for my kids as it can get into the 115’ 120’ range in Lake Havasu

 

[Maritime_Getz_Pirates]

I only tow with the towing/mooring cover on as I generally tow 4-5 hours between lakes and such. Here's a few things to do:

1. remove the pooling poles as they just create unnecessary stress on the cover where they touch it and it will wear out sooner. I've been stopped on I-80 in a thunderstorm with the 242, and never had problems with water pooling on the cover. If going multiple days, you can always lay the poles over during the towing and prop them up when sitting overnight.
2. Slice a pool noodle in 1/2 and slip it over the window. I place one where the stopper on the center window and some more on the side front windows. Secure the noodles to the class with some blue painter tape
3. While you have the blue painter tape out, you can also use it where the buckles on the cover meet the boat (on the sides). I prefer painters tape as it doesn't leave sticky residue on the boat.
4. With the cover on the boat it allows me to leave wet towels, gear and other stuff out on the floor of the boat. that way I keep the storage areas totally dry.

Thanks for the knowledge in experience!

 

[Lion]

What's the stowed position of that front bimini look like? My family would love all that shade!

Here you go buddy. And of course, it can also easily be removed.