Boat lift cover

[Tom7227]

I bought a new boat lift and now I need to get a cover. I am wondering about whether the color makes any difference - does a lighter color last longer because of less damage from the sun? It's a Shoremaster with a 25 foot canopy. Any thoughts on where a quality cover could be obtained at a reasonable price? Not saying the factory cover has anything wrong with it, just want to do my research.

Thanks for your time.

Tom

[bassNspear]

i would buy it from the manufa that built the lift. This way it will fit the canopy perfect, and you wont have to worry about it blowing off or tarring.

I believe color is personal, i have seen alot more tans, greys and greens then anything else

[Gus]

I would go with a lighter color. My inlaws have a blue one that shows every sky-carp dropping from a mile away. At our place we have a light gray one which from a distance you can't tell there are droppings anywhere on it. They both get power washed a couple times a year but my preference is still for a lighter color.

[Shack]

Tom,

I would give Canvas Craft Inc. a call. They are an HSO sponsor and here is their info:

http://www.canvascraftinc.com/

They have good pricing and very knowledgeable staff.

Good luck!

[BriGuy88]

You could check with some of the vendors at the NW Sportshow next month... many of them will have specials that they run during the show. I replaced my vinyl lift cover a couple of years ago with a fabric-style cover. Couldn't be happier with the performance of the new cover. Much easier to install (weighs about 1/2 as much as the vinyl one did) and seems to breathe better too. No mildew at all over the past 2 years unlike the vinyl. They are expensive no matter where you go especially if you have a 25' canopy. I would also stick with a lighter color to prevent noticable fading. I went with a tan cover. Good luck on your search!

[solbes]

I have a white one that I like for a couple of reasons. We do get the bird droppings also, but you'd never know looking at ours. The other thing I like is that it's very easy to spot where to park the boat on any night but a new moon. Just the slightest amount of light makes it pretty visible.

If it wasn't for the bird droppings, I would have gone dark green. Looks nice on the shoreline and blends in with the treeline.

[Walleye Guy]

Dark green here. love the color but its always covered in bird [PoorWordUsage].

Buy one from the manufacturer who made the lift. There is more than canvas to a lift cover. You need the frame and the ties that attach the canvas to the frame. I have a Hewitt lift and canopy that is 9 years old and the canopy still looks great.

[wplatehunter]

We also have white it gets dirty, but cleans up good.