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Jefecinco posted 07-18-2013 10:38 AM ET (US)
Yesterday I towed our Sport 13, cover installed, for about 45 miles at mostly 55 MPH. I had tie down straps or bungee cords in all the tie down loops and used one "tent pole" in the forward position.
Within the first three miles I noticed the cover looked loose. I found a safe place to pull off the highway and checked the tie down straps. Several were loose enough to fit my hand between the strap and hull. I snugged them up and proceeded. Again, after a few miles the cover looked loose. I repeated the previous exercise although fewer straps were loose and they were not as loose as previously. After another several miles I decided to recheck the straps and found they were all tight. Upon arrival at my destination the straps remained tight. I assume the straps and/or cover did a little stretching. The cover was damp from dew when I began the drive.
My speed on the drive reached 65 MPH for a few seconds once while passing a string of vehicles.
I'm delighted to know I can safely tow our Sport 13 covered and will arrive with at least the interior of the boat nice and clean.
On the return trip I'll be repeating the checks but I suspect I'll have to snug up the straps only once.
This the third Carver cover I've owned and I've become increasingly impressed with the fit, quality and value of the products.
Butch
themclos posted 07-18-2013 11:46 AM ET (US)
Butch,
Which Carver boat cover type do you have experience with: their Custom, Styled-To-Fit, Flex Fit?
I am looking for a cover my boat (22 Outrage Cuddy).
Thanks,
Dan
Jefecinco posted 07-18-2013 08:21 PM ET (US)
Dan,
I have the best fitting over they make. I believe it is called a custom cover. It is made using patterns from the boats it fits.
I've had a cover for a 1999 Dauntless 16, a 190 Montak and now for the Sport 13. All the overs fit out of the box without issues.
If you order a Carver cover it includes a set of tie down straps at no extra charge. I recommend you order a second set if you ever intend to tow with the cover installed. A single tie down strap set contains 12 straps. I estimate a cover for your 22 would need at least 20 straps. If you call with your order (recommended) discuss it with the rep.
Butch
themclos posted 07-18-2013 10:31 PM ET (US)
Butch,
Thanks. I will look into them.
Dan

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Author	Topic: Towing with a Carver Boat Cover
Jefecinco	posted 07-18-2013 10:38 AM ET (US) Yesterday I towed our Sport 13, cover installed, for about 45 miles at mostly 55 MPH. I had tie down straps or bungee cords in all the tie down loops and used one "tent pole" in the forward position. Within the first three miles I noticed the cover looked loose. I found a safe place to pull off the highway and checked the tie down straps. Several were loose enough to fit my hand between the strap and hull. I snugged them up and proceeded. Again, after a few miles the cover looked loose. I repeated the previous exercise although fewer straps were loose and they were not as loose as previously. After another several miles I decided to recheck the straps and found they were all tight. Upon arrival at my destination the straps remained tight. I assume the straps and/or cover did a little stretching. The cover was damp from dew when I began the drive. My speed on the drive reached 65 MPH for a few seconds once while passing a string of vehicles. I'm delighted to know I can safely tow our Sport 13 covered and will arrive with at least the interior of the boat nice and clean. On the return trip I'll be repeating the checks but I suspect I'll have to snug up the straps only once. This the third Carver cover I've owned and I've become increasingly impressed with the fit, quality and value of the products. Butch
themclos	posted 07-18-2013 11:46 AM ET (US) Butch, Which Carver boat cover type do you have experience with: their Custom, Styled-To-Fit, Flex Fit? I am looking for a cover my boat (22 Outrage Cuddy). Thanks, Dan
Jefecinco	posted 07-18-2013 08:21 PM ET (US) Dan, I have the best fitting over they make. I believe it is called a custom cover. It is made using patterns from the boats it fits. I've had a cover for a 1999 Dauntless 16, a 190 Montak and now for the Sport 13. All the overs fit out of the box without issues. If you order a Carver cover it includes a set of tie down straps at no extra charge. I recommend you order a second set if you ever intend to tow with the cover installed. A single tie down strap set contains 12 straps. I estimate a cover for your 22 would need at least 20 straps. If you call with your order (recommended) discuss it with the rep. Butch
themclos	posted 07-18-2013 10:31 PM ET (US) Butch, Thanks. I will look into them. Dan