| Considering the amount of money involved in buying | | | | be stored under a cover of some sort. |
| a nice boat, nothing should be more important to the | | | | A tarp that is all polyester is lightweight and will keep |
| owner than protecting that investment. Boat tarps | | | | out fine dust in addition to offering UV protection. |
| offer a great way to make sure that water craft are | | | | For outdoor storage a cotton/poly blend tarp is a |
| safe from the harsh elements regardless of the | | | | good choice. You get a cover that breathes enough |
| season. | | | | to discourage mildew growth in a tarp that is also |
| With so many kinds of tarps to choose from, you | | | | resistant to UV damage. |
| should have no trouble finding one to keep your pride | | | | To guard against snow or rain build up, construct a |
| and joy from being battered by harsh sunlight, high | | | | simple tarp support by running a two-by-four |
| winds and heavy rain or snow. | | | | supported at both ends along the length of the boat |
| There are several characteristics that you should | | | | and laying the tarp over the resulting A-frame. This |
| consider when shopping around for a boat tarp. Since | | | | will effectively shed any heavy rain or snow as it falls. |
| you are looking to protect your boat from the | | | | For the waterfowl hunter there are even tarps |
| elements, you want a tarp that is waterproof yet | | | | available that can double as shooting blinds with a |
| mildew resistant. Mildew can grow if the humidity | | | | camouflage design and holders for natural foliage to |
| cannot be controlled. | | | | provide even more concealment. |
| A cotton tarp is best as far as its ability to breathe | | | | Buying boat tarps is an easy and affordable way to |
| goes but it will not last long under constant exposure | | | | protect the investment that you have in your |
| to UV rays. These are best used on a boat that will | | | | precious water craft. |