BOAT COVER WEIGHTS

[CAN'TSKI]

I am getting two big spots buffed out on the 211 from the wind whipping the cover against the boat. My dealer mentioned a place here that makes 2lb canvas weights to hang on the cover loops. Probably expensive.
Does anyone have a good method? Bungees are a pain on my lift.

[Rick]

RE: BOAT COVER WEIGHTS

The local gun shops sell 25lb bags of lead shot for relaoding. http://www.ballisticproducts.com/pro...L08&variation= Fill socks with the shot or have someone make little bags and tie them to the cover.

[DanielC]

RE: BOAT COVER WEIGHTS

Use a milk carton. Put water in them. You might have one or two in your recycling container right now.

[SkiTower]

Use a milk carton. Put water in them. You might have one or two in your recycling container right now.

anything with a handle to tie to. Also, I've seen where you can buy special caps for 2 liter bottles, don't know how well they work, though.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

you can get small sand bags at a gun supply store, they are used on bench rests to support the rifles

[Hollywood]

Why buy something you can make with stuff readily available and at no cost?

[Teleman]

Ok...Cheap and easy. Go to your local dive shop and buy the 5Lb soft weights. They generally already have a loop to use one of those small carabiners.

[Andrew]

maybe i'm confused, but why not just run a string through the loops, pull it tight, and tie it off?

[DanielC]

The cover stretches and shrinks as it dries out and gets wet. it will either sag, or rip if it is tied tight

[jpduster]

Andrew suggests running string thru the loops, could you replace the string with shock cord (bungee) or even just a small section to allow for expansion?

[CAN'TSKI]

Man, you guys are good. All great ideas. I have used bungee chords. The stern portion of the cover got twisted slightly and about 3 days of 20-30 mph winds whipped a small portion of the cover against the boat. It really scratched the gelcoat hard...$350 to have it buffed out. Thanks again!