Cover reviewed on Nov 6th, 2017
Fabric: Hot Shot
2 out of 3 users found this review helpful
My requirements were for a modestly priced (~$300), reasonably durable boat cover which would protect my single outboard Key West 203FS with T-top from the bulk of leaves and other debris, and shield from the sun the boat's permanently affixed upholstery. Specifically, I wanted a cover which did NOT fit over the T-top, but was secured immediately beneath the T-top cover. This product meets those needs, and is consistent the description provided in the offering. The fabric is of good quality, not outstanding the sewing, seaming, cinch points, etc., are of solid but not exceptional design. To reiterate, this is a semi-custom, modest price point product, and it very well satisfies those criteria. As a semi-custom cover, it does not fit the boat like a glove, but does fit generally securely. Near the underside of the T-top, where the top of the cover itself is secured, there is quite a bit of 'bagginess' and excess material again, a function of a generic boat cover design. It was easy enough to ad-lib some of the strap placements, and add a couple of nylon rope additions, to make the cover secure. Otherwise, it fits quite well. Of positive note, there is a full zipper amidships on both sides of the cover, so accessing the boat with the cover on is easy - open either port or starboard zipper. As well, if more convenient, the boat cover can be separated into two pieces - forward and stern - if desired. Other similar boat covers have zippers, but many cannot be fully separated because the skirt line is continuous, whereas on this one the skirt line and cinch cord are separated forward and aft amidships at the same point as the zippers. All in all, I am very satisfied with this product. The only reason I don't give it five stars is because the material and construction, while quite good, are not excellent. But again, this is a $300 semi-custom cover, not an $800 custom product. So, I highly recommend it if your needs are generally the same as mine.
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