Are the straps that are connected to the cover the only way to strap it to the boat/trailer? Can add my own straps/bungee cords? Place to connect?
102068
Yes, there are four sewn straps and the front tie down. I had the same questions! Wish there were some eyelets strategically placed but there aren't. You could probably put some metal eyelets in but it would probably void your warranty.
102069
Yes. No way to attach extra straps to the cover unless you add grommets but I don't think you would need them. There are plenty of straps on the cover plus two that go from port to starboard of the trailer rail.
102070
You have plenty of straps that are connected but when I store for the winter, I will apply two waterproof tarps and additional straps from port to starboard on the trailer frame. We go the Florida and the boat stays in Ohio. I have had two previous covers of other manufacturers and this Storm pro is the best of the three for fit and ability to repel water. Sun damage seems to be the weakness of all of these covers.
102071
Yes, The straps are stitched to the cover very well. It is designed to strap to the trailer. There are no other "D" rings to attach a bungee except at the very back where there is one "D" ring. In my case there is not enough length to run the strap under the boat to the clip on the other side. (18 ft BR). It seems very secure strapped to the trailer
102072
Yeah it would be possible I just think the trailer I have is not the original. I have 4 straps 2 on each side in the middle that can't connect. This is a awesome cover for the money. It had been rainning like crazy in kyle Tx and the cover had a big pool of water and no leak. I put that stand device that comes with cover in back of the boat to prevent further puddles.
102073
There are not any extra grommets. In my opinion, it has sufficient straps to hold the cover.
102074
Quite frankly I do see why you would need them. I pull my boat down the highway at 60mph with the cover secured exclusively by the straps sewn into the cover and it works fine. That being said, I don't see why you couldn't wrap the entire boat and cover with nylon trailer strapping but you'd have to run from one side of the frame over the boat to the other side of the frame; there are no extra d-rings or attachment points except at the very rear. Truly, you won't need more.
102075
The only place that will allow and additional strap to be secured is in the back of the cover for around the out drive.
102076
The straps are connected to the cover, that is the only way to strap it to the trailer from the boat. If you add bungee's there is no place to connect them to the cover unless its where the strap meets the cover.
2126025
I don't know if you can. We never tried and there isn't any place to hook the straps to
1878457
you put the cover over the golf cart and it and it has straps that come with it that you attach to cart. would definetly recommend it
1786972
Mine stayed on all summer throughout storms and such. We also put an extra bungee around it, but it really didn't need it...it pulls tight to the boat. It's a great little cover.
2064490
It really depends how protected from the wind you are. There are some "elastic" type sinchers at the bow and stern, but I would not feel 100% confident. I only use it when towing or winter storage, and I strap the cover to the trailer.I would not recommend it. It is a pretty good fit, but definitely not custom, leaving room for wind to get underneath it and whip it around, especially when not tied down. Hope that helps.
695953
I did you a roof rack along with the sheet I purchased to keep it from slipping. The straps they included are pretty useless - I used bungie cords to strap it down. I also put the contents in plastic garbage bags to keep them dry if it rained. It did rain and because of the bags, everything inside remained dry.
660956
It does but it's week. If u want to use the straps it's very hard to secure them if not on a trailer. I would not buy the cover again.
438098
Yes... absolutely... I have two covers for seadoos... both 2001. .. a GTi (11ft boat) and an XP (9ft boat) and the elastic keeps the covers snugged up under the bumper rail well... its substantial elastic too... not enough to trailer without the extra straps, but enough to keep the cover on in a strong wind... there's an opening at the very front that you can access the bungie elastic, double over and tie for extra fit, or could use tie down to hook elastic to the floating dock in the event wind did get up under it... would prevent losing the cover into the water.... just make sure to get the right size... the large fit my 11ft 3 seater GTi with room...and hella room on my 9ft XP... the newer skis are bigger from what I know... but also 3 cylinder engines...
2037570
I am not with mine. But, I do not remember a place to attach a strap. I have a hard foam car also that does come with a strap.
1284923
Yes, you still need the straps to hold the kayak in place and the pads on the saddles prevent the kayak from shifting. Without the straps the kayak could bounce off the carrier and go airborne at high speeds.
1398653
Our boats are much smaller so I don't have an answer to your question. I did find that I had to put a rope along the bottom of the boat to connect the two black straps so they wouldn't slide off the boat when I was raising them.
1326660
Correct. The cover has straps with plastics hooks. You can hook them on the bottom of the tailgate/doors. The cover is very nice and keeps the water out. It's much better than another cover that I had that let water seep through.
764542
Fasteners ? Installing this is like pulling a ski cap onto your kid's head. I guess the thing came with straps, but I don't know why. Unless you park your egg over an up-drafting street grate like Marilyn Monroe, the cover isn't coming off.
997657
Hi Carol! The buckles are "bolted" to the trailer, and YES it is permanently fixed to the trailer until you need another one in the future. These are good buckles so you should never need another replacement unless you attempt to remove the boat from the trailer without unhooking these buckles!! Good luck and good fishing.....or boating.....whatever you are in to! :)
487838
Tried to measure but difficult while on the boat. Don't know if length is with/without hooks. I do know that the straps are fantastic. The ones I bought are actually too long but after latching just tie them up. Straps are tightened....then when latched really snug down tight. The rubber pads included where straps touch the boat are great!!!
1287538
yes, you use one of the straps that would otherwise go around the headrest and connect it to the strap attached to the side of the backrest part of the cover. there should be a diagram in the instructions.
500599
There is elastic around the bottom on the ends to hold it in place. There are no additional straps or pull strings. I have found that my cover blows off on very windy days. There is at least one set of reinforced holes at the bottom on the sides. I took a piece of wire, ran it through one of the holes, under the car, through the hole on that side, back over the top of the car and tied it back down by the first hole. Even with very strong winds, my cover has not blown off since.