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Boat Cover Support Poles

By David Evermon

Boat Cover support poles � Why does one need a boat cover support pole ?

Boats have come a long way along with us over the years. It is said that boats have been around as long as human civilization. Boats nowadays are being bought by many people. As the need for people to take a break from their hectic life increases, many are turning towards spending sometime in any water body, be it sea or a lake. So with this urge, the sales of boats are also on the rise.

People are getting more attracted towards water sports and water adventures. Such people tend to own a boat for themselves. But it does not stop at just buying a boat. Taking good care of your boat is very essential too. Good maintenance and care would enhance the life span of your boat and moreover will save you a lot of money from repairs. One of the most important boat accessories to maintain your boat is a boat cover.

We don�t use out boat daily, which means most of the time it is idling either on a dock or in your garage. That leaves it exposed to the elements of nature which can cause your boat to weather and also wear out. Using boat covers protects your boat from the elements and thereby helps you in maintaining your boat. They are normally made up of a soft, flexible and strong fabric as they have to weather the elements.

The biggest enemy of boat covers I standing water. Standing water promotes dry rot and mildew. When we cover our boat with a boat cover there are many areas where water can stagnate. To overcome this situation there are boat cover support poles. Support poles not only support your boat covers, they can also ventilate your boat so as to prevent the build up of mildew on the inside. Boat Cover Support systems help water to drain off the surface of the boat covers easily using a drainage system and hence you can be rest assured that you�ll not find any standing water on your boat covers.

The most common type of boat cover support pole system is Bow type Boat Cover Support System. They are normally made using thin planks of wood or fiber glass. They are cut a few inches wider than the boat and then made to form a bow shape over the boat. You can install sockets needed to hold the boat cover support system onto your boat, or in some systems, they come with a clip on feature too. Some systems also have the option of adjusting the length of the planks.

Boat Cover support pole is a much simpler system. It just has a pole that is placed on the floor of the boat and raised to needed height. That helps to keep the cover taut. The support poles can be adjusted to any size ranging from 20 to 60 inches. They are made out of aluminum with a rubber base and a cushioned tip to hold the cover up without damaging it. A boat cover needs two to three support poles for complete support.

Boats don�t come cheap. They are big investments. Use the right accessories to protect your investment from the elements of nature and keep your boat, and your boat covers as good as new.!

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