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  1. 07-08-2018, 10:33 PM #1
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    boat cover

    Recommendations for a trailerable boat cover for a 20XD?
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    #2 07-09-2018, 07:28 AM
    Aurora Canvas
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    #3 07-09-2018, 09:23 AM
    +1000^^
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    #4 07-09-2018, 06:39 PM
    Which style? Don't they make 2 or 3 different one? My cousin has one on his basscat and it's very nice.
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    #5 07-09-2018, 06:43 PM
    For towing aqualon with extra felt on the top cap, reduced straps, 1” webbing with cargo
    straps. Text me 606-438-6793 and I’ll show you my cover on my 21ss.
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    #6 07-11-2018, 12:22 AM
    They dont make a cover that id tow with but thats just me.

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    #7 07-11-2018, 02:44 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by collins4 View Post
    For towing aqualon with extra felt on the top cap, reduced straps, 1” webbing with cargo
    straps. Text me 606-438-6793 and I’ll show you my cover on my 21ss.
    Ya, that is a nice one. I suspect the fleece lined one would work well. Fleece where it touches the top cap. I did email them and they replied. One thing is they are proud of them, $900+. I got to think on that a bit.
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    #8 07-11-2018, 04:25 PM
    They are the best, but not cheap
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    #9 07-11-2018, 04:43 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Bullet 250 View Post
    They are the best, but not cheap
    For real!
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    #10 07-11-2018, 08:26 PM
    worth every cent
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    #11 07-11-2018, 08:37 PM
    I am sure they are very good. The problem for me is I will not use 2-3 times a year at most. Wanting to go LSC next spring. Might never pull a long trip again. However, if I had a good trailerable cover I might travel a little more.
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    #12 07-11-2018, 09:48 PM
    I’m with alli ss....no cover when trailering for me. I’ve fixed several boats that the cover came loose during a trip and chaffed the piss out of the gel....
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    #13 07-11-2018, 10:12 PM
    Yes they can but, all that road grime when it rains is really bad on the carpet. I had a 20V that I never could get the stains out of the carpet. I had a person tell me to get a roll of the clear plastic c!ing wrap like used in pallets and make a couple laps around the gunwald lapping up on the top cap will prevent any possible chaffing, IDK.
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    #14 07-11-2018, 10:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by crank68 View Post
    I’m with alli ss....no cover when trailering for me. I’ve fixed several boats that the cover came loose during a trip and chaffed the piss out of the gel....
    Seen it myself. My old 20xd developed a weird pattern on the back due to the cover. It was an Aurora custom that fit tight as a glove. I think it would be fine for local use and it definitely keeps the elements out when stored, but on long trips, just let it get wet/road grime and clean it off after. Most here are gonna detail it after a road/fishing trip anyway!

    Now you wanna talk about aggravation....... BLUE CARPET
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    #15 07-12-2018, 07:33 AM
    I'm on my 3rd boat with an Aurora cover and I've never had a problem. All of my mine have had the cargo style ratchet straps on the back.
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    #16 07-12-2018, 08:08 AM
    I suspect they are the best. As I stated road grime when it rains makes a mess of the carpet. But, $1000 for a cover when I can have new carpet put in for $1200 may not be reasonable. If I traveled a lot it would make more sense but, for one trip to LSC maybe not. I have plenty of time to think it over. Thanks everybody.
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    #17 07-12-2018, 08:26 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by gehol View Post
    I suspect they are the best. As I stated road grime when it rains makes a mess of the carpet. But, $1000 for a cover when I can have new carpet put in for $1200 may not be reasonable. If I traveled a lot it would make more sense but, for one trip to LSC maybe not. I have plenty of time to think it over. Thanks everybody.
    I really don't have a choice because of Coal mines where I live. If you get caught one time without a cover on a wet road they've hauled coal on you will never get the boat clean again.
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    #18 07-12-2018, 10:41 AM
    [QUOTE=collins4;9498412]I really don't have a choice because of Coal mines where I live. If you get caught one time without a cover on a wet road they've hauled coal on you will never get the boat clean again.[/QUOTEQUOTE
    I bet that is right!
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    #19 07-12-2018, 08:09 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by collins4 View Post
    I really don't have a choice because of Coal mines where I live. If you get caught one time without a cover on a wet road they've hauled coal on you will never get the boat clean again.
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    #20 07-19-2018, 05:27 AM
    Had a Aurora for my 20XD, fit like a glove... Dan
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