2002 Ranger 620VS with factory cover. The strap by the windscreen that goes underneath the boat and is buckled to the other side. This strap is creating a groove in the surface of the hull. How can I prevent this???
dh
2002 Ranger 620VS with factory cover. The strap by the windscreen that goes underneath the boat and is buckled to the other side. This strap is creating a groove in the surface of the hull. How can I prevent this???
dh
I’ve seen pads that slide over the straps and can then be placed where the strap contacts the hull. Think the kind of pad that goes onto your shoulder with a carry bag of some sort. Any marine upholstery shop would have them, or could custom make them per your requirements.
John Clark — Findlay, Ohio
If you can't find the pads, there is a trucker trick to use. Put a twist in the strap on each side of your boat. This will keep the straps from slapping the hull at speed.
Not a popular answer around here.....but you if you pull with a cover on.....you're going to get marks on your gel coat.....period.....
done it since the 1960s and it always happens.....no such thing as a cover that won't mark your boat.......
Get a couple car wash, fuzzy pads. The ones that slip over your hand. Just cut a small hole in the closed end, slip the strap through the pad and your good to go.
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John Clark — Findlay, Ohio
I have 2 pads that came with my cover from Ranger. I am at Hot August Nights in Reno, at the moment but I can take pictures when I get home, so you can see what originals look like. They fit the bottom strap pretty good so they don't slide around, Also what Tonyc, said is good idea.
2001 Ranger 520DVX 225 mercury
HHC 14TH ENGINEERS COMBAT HEAVY
FT.ORD ,CA
US ARMY
I always tow my 620vs with the cover on, and never left a mark. Have made several trips to cumberland (630 mi round trip). My belly strap came with two sleeves that keep the strap from vibrating against the hull. Ranger parts or a dealer should be able to provide these.
2015 Ranger 620vs
2015 Mercury 250 ProXS, 9.9 Bigfoot Kicker
24P Brovo I FS
Car seat belt shoulder pads might do it
Im surprised that you never used those sleeves that fit on the belly strap. They come with the cover. I tow with my cover a lot and never had an issue. Sometimes I see some marks on the back corners but a little bit of cleaner wax removes them.
I didn't forget about you, I got home late last night from Reno car show, and went to nightshift, today I will PM you so I can send pictures tomorrow sense at work right now
2001 Ranger 520DVX 225 mercury
HHC 14TH ENGINEERS COMBAT HEAVY
FT.ORD ,CA
US ARMY
John Clark — Findlay, Ohio
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Pictures sent, hope they help
2001 Ranger 520DVX 225 mercury
HHC 14TH ENGINEERS COMBAT HEAVY
FT.ORD ,CA
US ARMY