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Protecting your boat from the elements means finding boat covers that will not only do the job but will be strong enough to last for many seasons.  Traditionally, boat covers were made from heavy canvas.  Today, along with canvas, you can select the new PVC coated polyester covers or a breathable acrylic fabric that feels like natural cotton.  Both the polyester and acrylic fabrics are UV stabilized for protection from the sun.   

Not only does your boat need protection from the sun, wind and rain, but bird droppings and other foreign materials can cause serious pitting problems.  Boat covers that are not chemically treated to withstand fungus and rotting from bird droppings will require frequent replacement. 

Breathable boat covers allow moisture that has been absorbed during sailing to escape.  The newer boats constructed using polyester resin and older wooden boats that have not been epoxy coated will become heavy with absorbed water. You can choose from a variety of materials to select the one best suited for your boat cover.  Stratus,Tyvek,Sandpiper, Greystone, Legend, Trailblazer, Sunbrella, Sundura and Magnum are the most popular.   

One of the most versatile boat covers is one that will lie flat over your dinghy with openings for the mast, shrouds and forestay, with a main halyard tie to reduce water collection and sagging. 

The overboom boat covers are best suited if you plan on leaving your boat in one place for most of the season.  This type of cover reduces water collection and has openings for the mast, shrouds, for state and end of boom vent to aid ventilation. 

It is important to make sure that the boat covers you choose are double reinforced at the vulnerable wear and stress points.  Top-of-the-line ones will have a draw rope sewn within the perimeter hem for tight cinching.  There should also be either large grommets or poly loops sewn around the perimeter of the cover for tie downs or bungee cords.