I have the factory boat cover that came with my 2016 Z21. The cover is about as water resistant as a paper towel. If it rains, all of the carpet and seats in my boat are wet. I guess it needs to have some sort of water proofing treatment applied. Any suggestions on what I can use to make the cover useful?
The cover that came with my 2016 Z18 was extremely water proof. It would actually hold water in the folds for days at a time without leaking.
'17 Nitro Z21, 250ProXS serial # 2B399616, 24p Fury4, 12" Atlas, Apex 16 @ console, Apex 16 & Apex 13 @ bow, Mega 360, Ultrex, 8ft blades
I bought some 303 fabric guard to try, have not had the opportunity to see if it works
2017 Nitro Z21
2017 250 Pro XS T2 (SN 2B401909)
Bravo 1XS 26P
BMS 12" Action Jack
Ultrex 112# - Solix 12 - 12' Talons
Club: lunkersunlimited.net
I wouldn't be afraid to put that 303 in a pump sprayer and hit the cover. What harm could it do? Your cover already sounds sketchy at best.
Do you have a picture of your cover? Who was the manufacturer?
Layton Strong
Nitro State Team
I don’t have a pic. It’s the factory cover made by Dowco. It’s a two tone ratchet cover.
I called Dowco. They have a 5 year warranty, but it only applies to the original owner. I am the second owner so the warranty is worthless.
Wonder if it's like goretex...heat it up. Course no idea how to do that.
Bryan McDonough
2023 Nitro Z21 XL
Nitro Team
Not sure how I could heat it. It sat in sun on 105 degree days last year and it is mostly a black cover, so that was pretty hot. I bought a gallon of fabric guard water proofing spray. I just need some warmer temps and a windless day to apply the spray. If that does not work, I will trash the Dowco cover and have a better cover built.
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