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.
942914
It comes with two straps. I haven't had any issues with it. The weather around me has been wild and we've experienced some 50 mph winds and it hasn't blown off or anything. I haven't used the cover in tow, but I would be confident with it.
146964
Yes, it comes with the straps and it's a set of 2 carriers for 1 kayak. The only bad thing about these carriers is that 2 personshave to haul kayak because it tends to slip away from carrier. The base of carrier should be more curved. But overall it's a decent price and quality match.
986487
Get new straps from Home Depot. You want a ratchet type buckle that won't slip. They go around the kayak and under the rack bars. Don't forget to tie down front and back.
289777
No Velcro straps to attach the cover directly to the grill. However, there is 2-inch wide Velcro strap on each end of the cover to make the cover fit tightly around the grill. My cover has never come off during many Atlanta thunderstorms or separate wind events.
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.
1173820
I don't travel with the tarp on. The straps are long enough to go under the trailer or you can put them under the pontoon only.
468985
They have 2 grommets on it to attach a bungee cord which is not included. Very easy to put on!
66227
this is good if you keep your boat on the trailer, and have some kind of support under it ribs etc. will not work well as a mooring cover due to the need to be straped into place.
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
753597
I would not recommend using the straps that come with the hoist. The plastic buckles on mine failed within minutes and I was well with in the hoist capacity. You should be able to use some other straps to hang them on their side. I just picked up some motorcycle/ATV straps to replace the ones that failed.
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!!!
2026282
The straps that go around the Kayak are very long, probably too long. I tied mine in a knot because I didn't like or trust the plastic buckles. I also added a secondary piece of rope from hook to hook that hang below the strap in case the strap lets go it won't fall on my car. You don't want the kayak hanging just on the rope sling as it might leave a crease in the kayak over time, use the wide straps to spread out the load. I love mine but wounder how log the rope will last due to the pulley lock system. I can always replace the rope.
1300224
I don't think it had instructions how to secure it. You kind of just have to loop the straps around the kayak and the carrier
1388584
This cover is designed to be strapped to a trailer. If you are leaving your boat in the water, I'm not sure it would work. Also, the cover does not go very far down the side of the boat. It's a nice cover for the price, but may not work for everyone.
134810
I use the supports that came with the play pen cover for the boat. We first connect the play pen cover to the boat, then drape this blue cover over the top of that. My boat is 24 foot and it stretched from the front deck all the way back enought to cover the motor. Once you have it stretched out tie it down to the frame of the trailer. Then crawl back in under the play pen cover and place your poles in the area of your boat as needed to keep the cover tight. I had to drill holes in my poles so I could place pins in the poles to keep them from sliding down cause with this cover and the snow we had earlier in the year the weight pushed the poles down. Since we drilled the holes into the poles for teh pins we have never had any problems. We also us our bimi top lifted 6 inches up with the cover over the top of that which helps for water to run off easier. You will by doing it this way have a small opening on both sides of the boat in the aft area both on port and stern sides, but only one should have any type of access to the boat, by way of about a 1 foot tall by 2 foot long opening is all I have on my stern side which if you tie it down correctly no one should bother your boat.Hope this help you out and good luck with the boat.
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.