some questions about the V20

[Fishwhisperer 180]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

The problem with most tarps is they are thin plastic, and they are square, which means that you always have a lot of extra cover hanging all over the place. And then you have to use bungie cords, weights, etc, etc to try and hold them on....yuck!!
I don't use a custom fit cover, but I've had great luck using a swimming pool cover. They are extra heavy duty plastic for safety reasons, lightweight, last forever, and, if you buy an oval one, they fit very well....Plus they come with a wire cable and winch that you can use to hold the tarp to the boat trailer nice and snug... And, compared to custom tarps, they are dirt cheap. The one in the pic is two years old, was $57, and it covers the V20 perfectly.

I have to second you on the Winter pool cover Destroyer. I use them as a Winter storage cover with a 2x4 frame running amidships, bow to stern.
My current project boat was under one for three years and held up. When I took it off, the boat was in the same condition as the day I covered it.
They outlast even the best of the poly tarps the chain stores sell. Besides being made of a heavier mil poly, (available in different thicknesses) they contain a UV shield that stops the Sun from breaking it down (the others end up looking like cheese cloth after a couple of months).
The oval shape is the way to go and you can find all sizes on ebay (cheap!)
Even if you buy the canvas cover I recommend a Winter pool cover to put over that for the off season. It will keep the Sun and other elements off the one you want pretty for boating season.
Speaking to trolling motors, I use a my boat for saltwater fishing and have a 1980 Johnson/Evinrude 15hp.w/power prop. The 9 -15 uses the same chassis (about 70lbs) so you can choose the power to weight ratio. I found a rebuilt Electric model (ebay/$375). It has a 2amp. alternator that keeps up or even recharges the batteries in the event of trouble. She truly serves double duty- (trolling / auxiliary).
Heck, with fuel prices the way they are I'll be doing a lot of trolling this season.
Hope this helped...

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Fishwhisperer 180

I have to second you on the Winter pool cover Destroyer. I use them as a Winter storage cover with a 2x4 frame running amidships, bow to stern.
My current project boat was under one for three years and held up. When I took it off, the boat was in the same condition as the day I covered it.
They outlast even the best of the poly tarps the chain stores sell. Besides being made of a heavier mil poly, (available in different thicknesses) they contain a UV shield that stops the Sun from breaking it down (the others end up looking like cheese cloth after a couple of months).
The oval shape is the way to go and you can find all sizes on ebay (cheap!)
Even if you buy the canvas cover I recommend a Winter pool cover to put over that for the off season. It will keep the Sun and other elements off the one you want pretty for boating season.
Speaking to trolling motors, I use a my boat for saltwater fishing and have a 1980 Johnson/Evinrude 15hp.w/power prop. The 9 -15 uses the same chassis (about 70lbs) so you can choose the power to weight ratio. I found a rebuilt Electric model (ebay/$375). It has a 2amp. alternator that keeps up or even recharges the batteries in the event of trouble. She truly serves double duty- (trolling / auxiliary).
Heck, with fuel prices the way they are I'll be doing a lot of trolling this season.
Hope this helped...

Fishwisperer is 100% correct. That is a winter pool cover I'm using. I wasn't aware that there was a summer varity, so never thought to make the distinction.
If you should decide to go down that road just make sure that the one you buy comes with the vinyl covered steel cable and the tightening winch. Some of the cheaper ones just come with tabs at the edges that you tie a rope to. As he said, you can find them on eBay, which is exactly where I got the one in the pic. My previous one held up for 4 years and probably would have gone longer except for that pesky (almost 3' dia.) maple tree that toppled over in my yard and wiped out my pool, split rail fence, pool cover and boat under said pool cover. I guess the covers have their limitations......

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Fishwisperer is 100% correct. That is a winter pool cover I'm using. I wasn't aware that there was a summer varity, so never thought to make the distinction.
If you should decide to go down that road just make sure that the one you buy comes with the vinyl covered steel cable and the tightening winch. Some of the cheaper ones just come with tabs at the edges that you tie a rope to. As he said, you can find them on eBay, which is exactly where I got the one in the pic. My previous one held up for 4 years and probably would have gone longer except for that pesky (almost 3' dia.) maple tree that toppled over in my yard and wiped out my pool, split rail fence, pool cover and boat under said pool cover. I guess the covers have their limitations......

What size pool cover is that?...

[Destroyer]

Reel, it's a 12' x 24' Oval. I bought it from National Pool Wholesalers in Florida.
(nationalpoolwholesalers.com) It's their "Ultra Armor Max Gold" Winter Cover. Comes with a 12 year guarantee and it cost $45.97 + tax and shipping.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Reel, it's a 12' x 24' Oval. I bought it from National Pool Wholesalers in Florida.
(nationalpoolwholesalers.com) It's their "Ultra Armor Max Gold" Winter Cover. Comes with a 12 year guarantee and it cost $45.97 + tax and shipping.

THANKS!!...I'll probably order one soon...I don't think a better deal will come along......I notice you put yours on w/black side out...any particular reason that side out and not green out?...

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

THANKS!!...I'll probably order one soon...I don't think a better deal will come along......I notice you put yours on w/black side out...any particular reason that side out and not green out?...

Not really...that was the side that was was on top when it was unfolded.

But if you're going to use it during the winter, then putting the black side up will help with thermal snow melting. There doesn't seem to be any difference between the two sides besides color and where the seam is folded on the edges.

[Night_Sailor]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Reel, it's a 12' x 24' Oval. I bought it from National Pool Wholesalers in Florida.
(nationalpoolwholesalers.com) It's their "Ultra Armor Max Gold" Winter Cover. Comes with a 12 year guarantee and it cost $45.97 + tax and shipping.

That is fantastic. What a great tip. Do you think that would fit over a T-top CC?

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Night_Sailor

That is fantastic. What a great tip. Do you think that would fit over a T-top CC?

Well, I really don't know.... but having said that, I think it probably will. I have a center tent rail made of heavy wall 1 1/4" pipe that runs the length of my boat that I put the cover over so that I get a wall tent effect. This way the snow slides off and to the ground. That center pipe is about two feet above my windshield. Even at that point, the pool cover extends down to my tires over the side of the boat. So it probably will fit. I'd be a little concerned about a "T" top though, not because of the cover, but because of the flat surface area. Since you haven't posed your location, it's hard to know what your winter conditions are. You get a good snow, that's a lot of weight that's going to be laying on that "T" top. My personal opinion would be that you'd either need to remove it for winter storage, or put 2x4 braces under it for strength. And again, I stress that I really don't know. This is just an educated guess, based on my experience with my boat. Since I don't know how high or how wide your "T" top is, I really can't be certain that it will fit.