Introduction
Having a pontoon boat is indeed a luxury given its versatility and ease of maintenance. Suitable as a first boat for people new to boat ownership, pontoon boats can be used for many purposes. It could be luxuriously decorated and customized and then used for commercial purposes such as tours and ferry services. Some pontoon boat owners only use their boats for recreational activities such as fishing and transportation to dive and snorkel sites.
A little get together with friends and family on a pontoon boat is also a great way to have a good time.
Regardless of what the boat is used for, it is important to take care of and protect the boat, especially the exterior.
When used for touring and transportation, a pontoon boat's appearance determines the impression it gives to potential customers. The problem is very important when the boat is used for commercial purposes. Ask yourself, would passengers choose a ship with decaying paint and looks or one with good looks?
To keep your pontoon boat in the best condition, you need a boat cover that protects it from sunlight and insects at night. But what should you look for in a boat cover? What makes a good boat cover good? We have collected some ideas for you:
1. Protection from sunlight
Sunlight is known to fade these beautiful colors on your boat and even turn them into other colors that are undesirable if left uncovered with no cover or protection. Fading colors leave a bad impression on future passengers as this correlates with unmaintained boats and therefore broken engines.
Sunlight could also adversely affect exposed seats and furniture inside the boat. Leather seats and sofas lose their original color and even crack, causing them to degrade faster. Plastic furniture could also deteriorate much more quickly from prolonged exposure to the sun. And not just the furniture, sunlight can also affect the color and quality of your boat bottom.
Of course, the solution to sunlight degradation is to use a pontoon boat cover. The UV protection of RVMasking boat cover material protects the exterior paint and interior of your boat from sunlight, preventing it from deteriorating and dulling.
2. Protection from birds
Another example of boat vandals, in addition to sun exposure and damage to paintwork, are seagulls and other species of seabirds. You don't want to come back and find your boat covered in bird droppings; Everyone knows how terrible and difficult it is to clean them. Without a boat cover, your boat will be a resting place for these birds to rest and defecate during the off-season.
But even if you use a boat cover, sometimes the birds will attack your covered boat, leaving cracks and tears with their claws. These rips and tears are a big problem as they could let rainwater into the boat, defeating the whole purpose of a boat cover.
Our pontoon boat cover is double stitched to create a boat cover with excellent strength and durability. Because of this, our production team knows that the durability of a cover is very important as its whole purpose is to cover and protect. The marine grade polyester material is also tear resistant and is manufactured using a special process to ensure the end product is of high quality.
3. Protection from rainwater and weather
Rain and general water can wreak havoc on a boat's interior. When it comes in contact with metal it can rust, and when it comes in contact with a spongy sofa it can penetrate and cause stains and odors. You need a boat cover to protect your boat from getting soaked in rain water.
In its optimal condition, the waterproof boat cover could minimize the amount of rainwater, snow, dust and debris that could get into the boat while not storing the pontoon boat out of season. This means that whatever the season, rainy, dry, winter or summer, your boat will be safely protected with our boat covers.
4. Protection against mold and mildew
In rainy and humid weather, it is common to constantly see mold on fabrics that are exposed to rain and sunlight, which can lead to mold growth. Mold can spread spores that can attach themselves anywhere and even be inhaled by someone if they aren't careful, posing a health risk to people nearby.
We definitely don't want boat owners to experience this, which is why 3. Protection from rainwater and weather
Rain and general water can wreak havoc on a boat's interior. When it comes in contact with metal it can rust, and when it comes in contact with a spongy sofa it can penetrate and cause stains and odors. You need a boat cover to protect your boat from getting soaked in rain water.
In its optimal condition, the waterproof boat cover could minimize the amount of rainwater, snow, dust and debris that could get into the boat while not storing the pontoon boat out of season. This means that whatever the season, rainy, dry, winter or summer, your boat will be safely protected with our boat covers.
5. Protection from insects
Pontoon boats are the best choice for shallow water areas; They can be crossed safely thanks to the floating system. In the off-season, pontoon boats are usually stored and tied up in the shallow part of the docks.
In some places where the docks are surrounded by coastal vegetation it would mean that the boat is accessible to insects. With no shelter from insects, they seek shelter in idle and unoccupied boats at night. For this reason, we recommend putting on boat covers, even at night, to deal with unwanted critters and unpredictable weather. uses PU coated polyester, as the material is also used for its resistance to mildew and mold. You can also use this boat cover in the rainy season when the humidity is high.
Adjustments
Every boat deserves the best protection it can get. With these factors in mind, RVMasking has suitable products as a solution. Our boat covers are available in different sizes to accommodate as many boat sizes as possible.
Conclusion
A pontoon boat is a great asset for both recreational and commercial purposes. In order to be functional, all components of the boat must be in good condition. Potential passengers judge a boat by the first thing they see: the outside. Even if the interior and engine are well maintained, passengers will mistrust a boat that has a decaying and unkempt exterior. This is a significant problem, especially when the boat is used for commercial purposes.
In order to preserve the boat's exterior and furniture while not in use and being stored for the off-season, a boat cover is needed to protect against natural elements such as sunlight, rain, snow, dust, sand and insects. Sunlight could dull your boat's paintwork, and rain and snow could ruin the boat's interior, not to mention how sand and dust soil the entire boat.
Our pontoon boat cover is made from marine grade 600D polyester. The material is waterproof and has high durability to be the solution against these natural elements and also against tearing to protect your boat while stored in the off-season.
We hope this article gives you some ideas and insights to help you protect your pontoon boat in the off-season. Thank you for reading and stay healthy!
