Trailering with cover

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November 16, 2013 at 1:52 pm #449637

dbheadley
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Im going to Table Rock for a week and will be traveling from central Alabama to Branson, MO with my boat (about 10 hours) the week of Thanksgivig. I have a Sunbrella cover and was wondering if yall travel long distances covered or uncovered? Any advantages/disadvantages please advise. BTW if anyone has any good tips/advice/help/etc. that would help me catch a couple smallies I would appreciate it (I have never caught one and hoping to change this on Table Rock). Thanks

November 16, 2013 at 2:05 pm #449638

PhilAddison
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Ive towed with an Aurora Sunbrella cover several times of distances over 500 miles. No issues period! Why would you do it………..inside the boat stays clean (no dust), stays dry, adds security.

November 16, 2013 at 2:28 pm #449639

catdude28
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I never travel with the cover on because the possibility of scuffing the gelcoat exists. Although the likelihood of it happening is less with the top of the line Sunbrella as compared to the more inexpensive fabrics, it still can happen. I dont chance it. Some put saran wrap on before travelling with their cover to try to prevent scuffing.

November 16, 2013 at 2:40 pm #449640

Bass Cat Boats
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I have made numerous trips from Fort Worth, TX to Clinton, MO 9.5 hours @ 75+ speeds with the top of the line Sunbrella cover on my 2013 Eyra with zero issues. If you have inclement weather it sure saves the inside of the boat from all of the road nasty.BrianBrianHAWG Hunter2013 BassCat Eyra2013 Mercury 250 Pro XS Gen2 L/U

November 16, 2013 at 2:56 pm #449641

Bass Cat Boats
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Only in the worst slushy snow and rain drenched roads with a chip salt mix would any chafing occur with the new Sunbrella Supreme cover. Even then the boat would probably experience less damage towing with the new cover. of course the cover would need some cleaning after that trip. Salt is extremely abrasive and cuts right into gelcoat.

November 16, 2013 at 3:02 pm #449642

Bass Cat Boats
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Im assuming the support poles should be removed before towing right? Thank yall soo much for your advice.

November 16, 2013 at 3:56 pm #449643

Bass Cat Boats
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Leave the poles to prevent flapping. Nothing is done different from storing to trailering a cover.

November 16, 2013 at 10:44 pm #449644

doroger
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DB:Check out Ozarkanglers.com, click on Table Rock. Many of the best guides and locals post up to date info on lures, areas, etc. I travel to “The Rock” several times a year, always check this website before I go for the latest and best infoDon Rogers

November 16, 2013 at 11:37 pm #449645

Flyswatter
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pops77s wrote:I have made numerous trips from Fort Worth, TX to Clinton, MO 9.5 hours @ 75+ speeds with the top of the line Sunbrella cover on my 2013 Eyra with zero issues. If you have inclement weather it sure saves the inside of the boat from all of the road nasty.BrianFive plus hours one way with my Sunbrella Strapless with front deck support pole. Works great and no scuffing. The Sunbrella strapless is the bomb.

November 17, 2013 at 2:47 am #449646

SLumpp
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Try hookedonbass.com. Local guide that I have been out with. Pete is out on the water at least 200 days a year here. If you are staying in Branson, start for your smallmouth quest by Moonshine beach. Great Corps of Engineers launch, only problem is this time of the year the bathrooms are locked. Go to the penn. to the left immediately after launching the boat and start on it by throwing either wiggle warts, white spinner baits or alabama rig towards the shore. Keep the boat in at least 20 feet of water. Front of the dam is also a good starting point as well. Fishing has been tough here as of late but should be picking up pretty fast. And if you get bored on Table Rock, Tanneycomo, and Bull Shoals are right there. And if you really want to go on a road trip, drive down to the bass cat factory. Been there twice and everyone is great.
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