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Wood Zeppelin
Joined: 09 Feb 2016 Posts: 316 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1997
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Creature
Photos: Childhood Dream
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Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:45 pm Post subject: Boat covers and Towing |
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I did a dumb thing. I had the cockpit cover snapped onto my cruiser while towing. I figured (a) it keeps everything inside (b) keep the rain, wind and dirt out (c) theft deterrent and (d) better aerodynamics..
That worked fine for the first day.
Then it got hot the next day. Heat = looser and more flappy in the wind. Somewhere I lost it! I noticed later that two of the snaps tore loose from the fiberglass.
So, is it recommended to not tow with one of these on? Or did I just have faulty snaps and/or bad luck?
Also, would it be better to just get a whole-boat cover and not worry about the little cockpit cover? Do people tow with whole boat covers on? _________________ James Salay - Real Estate Broker / Investor, Engineer, Artist, Fisherman, Canyoneer, Outdoor Enthusiast
Current boats:
1997 22' Angler - "C-Creature"
1988 16' Angler - "E-fishn-C" (Project boat)
1997 16' Cruiser - "Wet-a-Net"
Also:
14.5' Drift Boat - "Wood Zeppelin" |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20858 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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I have used my slant back cockpit cover on occasion. But normally not. The full boat cover only if it is designed for towing. That means it has straps which go under the boat in multiple places and can be pulled tight. I do have a windshield cover which snaps on tight. It also depends on the tow vehicle. When towing being a large RV, then there is a buffer, and although a certain amount of turbulence, there will be less stress on the cockpit cover.
Your snaps were probably fine, but the loose cover was the culprit. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Marco Flamingo
Joined: 09 Jul 2015 Posts: 1155 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Limpet
Photos: Limpet
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