What is a mooring cover?
A mooring cover is often the boat cover of choice for off-season storage due to the full protection it offers. When boats are stored outside or in covered places, a mooring cover can protect the interior of the boat from not only rain, snow and dirt, but also can protect the gel coat from UV fading.
What is the difference between a mooring cover and a boat cover?
Mooring boat covers are primarily used for storage while the boat is on water. Mooring covers stretch over the entire boat including the rub rail so water cannot get in. Bimini tops are boat covers made with a canvas top and secured by metal poles to the boat.
Can I trailer my boat with the mooring cover on?
The mooring cover... Good choice for covering your boat while it sits, but a bad choice for towing. Notice the elastic perimeter that holds it over the boat, but does not protect in high winds that towing generates. Those black straps are just to help pull the cover over the gunwale.
Can I pull my boat with the cover on it?
Either way, it's important to know if it's okay! The quick answer is Yes… you can definitely tow your pontoon boat (or any boat) with the cover on.
What are the snap covers on boats called?
Bow Covers protect the recessed bow area of a boat. Bow Covers, sometimes called Tonneau Covers, are designed to snap onto the bow of the boat.
What is a mooring cover on a pontoon boat?
A mooring cover, also known as a playpen cover, is the full cover that is included with most pontoon boats. This cover will typically ship with the boat right from the factory to your dealership. It includes the canvas cover and tent poles and it's the main cover you would use while the boat sits at the dock.
What are the canvas tops for boats called?
Bimini tops (or biminis) are usually stand-alone shelters, connected to the boat by the top's frame. A bimini goes up quickly, and provides welcome relief from the sun.
What is a boat tonneau cover?
As mentioned above, tonneau covers—or bow covers—are used for the bow area of a boat and are often sold with cockpit covers or shipped with a new boat. These covers are almost exclusively used on boats with bow seating. Like cockpit covers, they're designed to fit your boat's exact specifications.
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Product Description
Transhield's universal pontoon boat covers provide your pontoon watercraft with complete protection for winter storage. Transhield pontoon covers are made using Transhield's patented 7mil material, composed of polyethylene on the outside and a soft non-woven on the underside.
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What is a transhield vent?
Transhield utilizes vents for many clients that transport boats, machinery, and large equipment over the road. The vent systems are installed on most of our covers, but extra vents can be purchased on request.
Who is Nathan from Transhield?
Nathan is a Marine Sales Engineer with Transhield and focuses his energy on serving the marine industry throughout a large portion of the midwest. His territory takes him everywhere from Minnesota to Arkansas. Prior to joining Transhield, he raced professionally on the OPC circuit.
What happens if you don't vent your cover?
The most common misstep. If you neglect to vent your cover, you open your asset up to destructive elements and degradation. Wrapping your asset too tightly.
Why is cover ventilation important?
Promoting aerodynamic performance during transport. Effective cover ventilation provides a more streamlined shape during transport. If air gets caught under your cover while in transit, vents will allow the air to escape, preventing a cover blow-off and unnecessary movement.
Why is ventilating cover important?
Properly ventilating covers is critical for a variety of reasons, all of which you should be aware of to ensure you’re doing the most you can to protect your assets, lower costs, and get optimal performance from your cover solution.
Can you add vents to a boat cover?
Adding vents to your existing cover: While some boat covers and equipment covers come with install ed vent units, many options exist for adding your own vent after you purchase shrink wrap or other tarpaulin-style covers.
Does Transhield fabric withstand UV rays?
fabrics, moisture can permeate through the fabric – preventing moisture buildup underneath the cover. Along with this, Transhield’s fabric is UV resistant, meaning it reflects the sun’s rays, keeping the internal temperature underneath the cover down.
