New RT188 Cover

[papafrancisco]

I picked up my new boat cover for my 2016 RT188 from Cabela's yesterday. After putting it on I have mixed emotions. This was ordered from the boats serial number. I was surprised that my original cover was silver and now I have a black cover with Ranger Accessories imprinted on the both sides. The width is not as wide. Instead of having 3 each tie downs on both sides I now have 1 on both sides. The pattern is different however the material appears to be heavier denier. As I said... mixed emotions. Has anyone used Scotch Guard? If so how frequent?

[Rangerjeff]

I have the same one ....black with ranger on the sides. This one has 2 straps on each side. It is waterproof on its own down here in Florida.

[fishon396]

Any upholstery shop can add loops or straps fairly cheap. I have the silver cover on a 2016 rt178 and have used it for travel for about 2000 miles and they wear out fast.

[Ted-LA]

When my current Ranger cover quits doing it's job (blocking the sun and keeping rain out of the boat), the next one will be from a local shop with Sunbrella or comparable fabric with an agreement on how it will be constructed.

[Ted-LA]

I have the same one ....black with ranger on the sides. This one has 2 straps on each side. It is waterproof on its own down here in Florida.

How long have you had it? Has the black dye faded yet?

[Rangerjeff]

How long have you had it? Has the black dye faded yet?

Had it 1 year and so far it still looks and performs well. I use 303 on it every 4 or 5 months.

[papafrancisco]

Thanks all for the responses. Last night we had a gully washer of a rain. This morning I had a HUGE pond. I will see if a local shop can add the straps. I may also look into using the 'tiger' clamps and a bungee cords that you see on the vinyl tarps...

[Bill Reynolds]

Thanks all for the responses. Last night we had a gully washer of a rain. This morning I had a HUGE pond. I will see if a local shop can add the straps. I may also look into using the 'tiger' clamps and a bungee cords that you see on the vinyl tarps...

This may be helpful in solving the ponding.

[billwvu05]

The cover I ordered for my RT178 from Ranger goes right over the pedestal seats and prevents any ponding of water. The fit is perfect however the quality of the cover leaves a little to be desired for $600 as it is getting rough in its 4th season. Boat sits outside from mid-March til December then goes into the garage for winter. Starting to deteriorate in some spots so I purchased a cheap $100 cover to put over the factory one. I will go to a local shop to get the next one in another year or two. I will always have a second cheap cover over the primary cover from here on out.

[papafrancisco]

If I had more side tiedowns I would not have this problem. I only have one tire down on each side instead of three tiedowns on each side

[fishon396]

Definitely need a setup like Bill has or leave both seats in folded down and all straps tight and the pull through strap ratcheted tight also.

[fishon396]

Yea I wish I had a three tie down on the passenger side one about three feet in front of the seat. Sometimes I get a small puddle there if everything in not tighten up right nothing major.

[billwvu05]

If I had more side tiedowns I would not have this problem. I only have one tire down on each side instead of three tiedowns on each side

My ranger cover has two on each side. If you are not happy with it, I would take it back.

[BigDozer66]

Yea I wish I had a three tie down on the passenger side one about three feet in front of the seat. Sometimes I get a small puddle there if everything in not tighten up right nothing major.

Mt Ranger cover has 3 tie downs on each side.