Pontoon covers

LIforrelaxin · 06-02-2020, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I have my poles numbered and they always stay at the same height, so I work from the stern to the bow after rolling it up when taking it off. Easily under five minutes each way.

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Yes Pole numbering is important... The previous owner did that for me.... Although I didn't ask, and have to figure out which end of the boat was #1.... But that didn't take long....

thinkxingu · 06-02-2020, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

Yes Pole numbering is important... The previous owner did that for me.... Although I didn't ask, and have to figure out which end of the boat was #1.... But that didn't take long....

I actually use lines, just like on my anchor rope—that way I can see immediately at all angles.

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salty dog · 06-02-2020, 03:19 PM

Right, numbering the poles makes it quicker plus I put an arrow (for the bow end) on the underside to quickly know which end is which.

ishoot308 · 06-07-2020, 02:19 PM

We had some quick passing storms come through yesterday so we decided to put the mooring cover on the pontoon. Because I had nothing better to do, I decided to time how long it took my wife And I to fully cover the toon. Without rushing, it was a flat 4 minutes To fully cover from start to finish!

There you have it if anyone cares...

Dan

thinkxingu · 06-07-2020, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

We had some quick passing storms come through yesterday so we decided to put the mooring cover on the pontoon. Because I had nothing better to do, I decided to time how long it took my wife And I to fully cover the toon. Without rushing, it was a flat 4 minutes To fully cover from start to finish!

There you have it if anyone cares...

Dan

I see a Wide World of Sports series in your future!

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Biggd · 06-07-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

We had some quick passing storms come through yesterday so we decided to put the mooring cover on the pontoon. Because I had nothing better to do, I decided to time how long it took my wife And I to fully cover the toon. Without rushing, it was a flat 4 minutes To fully cover from start to finish!

There you have it if anyone cares...

Dan

I have a Sun Tracker with a factory cover. What a PITA It is to put on the mooring cover. It's a real nice cover BUT takes me 30 minutes by myself.

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ishoot308 · 06-07-2020, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

I have a Sun Traket with a factory cover. What a PITA It is to put on the mooring cover. It's a real nice cover BUT takes me 30 minutes by myself.

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I know the feeling! Three of my past pontoon boats had PIA mooring covers that is why I used seat covers on those. My newest boat Mooring cover is a breeze!

Dan

Sundancer320 · 06-07-2020, 08:50 PM

The one piece cover does fine. The issue I have is the front flap goes over the rail all the way down to rub rail. I have to lean over the front seat to reach that snap. Then I am on my knees on the front deck doing the snaps. This is what I want to avoid. By myself it’s about 11-13 minutes to put cover on...then it’s a few more to crawl out on my knees after I put the poles up! 58 year old knees are not liking it.

Biggd · 06-08-2020, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundancer320

The one piece cover does fine. The issue I have is the front flap goes over the rail all the way down to rub rail. I have to lean over the front seat to reach that snap. Then I am on my knees on the front deck doing the snaps. This is what I want to avoid. By myself it’s about 11-13 minutes to put cover on...then it’s a few more to crawl out on my knees after I put the poles up! 58 year old knees are not liking it.

I wish I had snaps. The Tracker has a channel on the rail that you slip the stitching of the cover in. It's not a simple task. It fits perfect but it's very difficult to install esp by yourself.

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WeLoveTheLake · 06-15-2020, 09:36 AM

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Patofnaud · 06-25-2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

I wish I had snaps. The Tracker has a channel on the rail that you slip the stitching of the cover in. It's not a simple task. It fits perfect but it's very difficult to install esp by yourself.

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Last 'toon was snaps.. HATED it.
New 'toon is J-clips (term for the plastic clips that fit in the said channel). They have now become a deal-breaker on any new boat purchase. No J-clips, no sale.

Like I learned on a Youtube, when you take it off lay it on the floor bow to stern the way it goes on and roll it up. Also the 'tag' on my covers is the center stern, start there. Like others about 5 mins to cover.

06-02-2020, 03:19 PM	#3
salty dog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beverly Cove, Ma Posts: 359 Thanks: 288 Thanked 148 Times in 82 Posts	Right, numbering the poles makes it quicker plus I put an arrow (for the bow end) on the underside to quickly know which end is which. __________________ I'd rather be relax'n at Winnipesaukee

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ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,368 Thanks: 2,422 Thanked 5,349 Times in 2,093 Posts	I Was Bored.... We had some quick passing storms come through yesterday so we decided to put the mooring cover on the pontoon. Because I had nothing better to do, I decided to time how long it took my wife And I to fully cover the toon. Without rushing, it was a flat 4 minutes To fully cover from start to finish! There you have it if anyone cares... Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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Sundancer320 Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 88 Thanks: 7 Thanked 34 Times in 17 Posts	The one piece cover does fine. The issue I have is the front flap goes over the rail all the way down to rub rail. I have to lean over the front seat to reach that snap. Then I am on my knees on the front deck doing the snaps. This is what I want to avoid. By myself it’s about 11-13 minutes to put cover on...then it’s a few more to crawl out on my knees after I put the poles up! 58 year old knees are not liking it.