Where to get a boat tarp?

**Ty Stromquist** · 08-07-2008, 02:55 AM

I need a good boat tarp but dont want to lose a left leg over it.

The ones from Menards seem pretty tough but my boat is an odd size. Its 16.5 ft long and about 50" wide. The only one they got long enough pretty much covers the entire side of my boat and fits real loose.

Id like to get one so I can keep my boat out of winter storage as I might use it to hunt with a couple times this year.

Thanks ahead.

Harold · 08-07-2008, 02:58 AM

Try Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices for a variety of tarps, quality choices, and prices.

Harold F.

**Ty Stromquist** · 08-07-2008, 03:05 AM

Cabela's Ratchet Lok Boat Covers – V-Hull Fishing

Anyone got one?

I hate how it says for 16 ft or 17 ft. Why no 16.5.

Zach T. · 08-07-2008, 03:21 AM

I would think you would want the longer of the two. 6 inches of tarp isn't gonna be hard to tighten down and you'll probably want a little bit of play in it anyways.

Harold · 08-07-2008, 03:24 AM

You want a boat tarp, or a boat cover?

I have a boat COVER I bought for my 16.5" ProCraft. Same problem. TOO small or TOO big. I opted for the TOO big.

Purchased from Cabela's.

Harold F.

**Ty Stromquist** · 08-07-2008, 03:32 AM

OK a boat cover is what im looking for. Is that cabelas one pretty allright?

I know the wally world special I bought for $60 last year lasted about 2 months. What a turd.

Harold · 08-07-2008, 03:40 AM

I don't put it on as much as I should... but I've had it probably four/five years, and it is showing no wear.

My boat has a single windshield, so without a "lawn chair" on the "passenger side" it tends to gain a "puddle".

H

DUHunt · 08-07-2008, 09:28 AM

My dad just bought a cover from Cabela's and we are very happy with it. I cannot remember which one it was but it is very nice. I think it cost around $150 as opposed to $450 for a custom cover. It trailered nicely down the interstate as well.

Krusty · 08-07-2008, 09:33 AM

i just got this one from cabela's.

Cabela's -- Classic Accessories Trailerable Camo Boat Covers

gotta say i do love it, and its camo!!!!!
just trailered it to harlan and back and had no problems, the best part is the rain really rolls right off of it!!!

BigDaddyCatfish · 08-07-2008, 01:38 PM

I bought one from Menard's also!!! It was very loose on the sides. I put bungges from one side to the other with a 2x4 under the tarp from the front of the boat to the motor. It worked great, JUST AN IDEA!

Pike Hunter · 08-07-2008, 02:32 PM

This is the one I got from BPS
Orion Deluxe Boat Cover - V-Hull and Tri-Hull Runabouts/Aluminum Bass Boats

Had it for 3 yrs now and has held up real well. I use it on a 14' boat thats 5 ft wide. Been a good cover for me.

Phazedoubt · 08-07-2008, 06:15 PM

I got a ratchet one from cabelas but I don't think its that model, it's a nice cover for when the boat is sitting still but as far as trailering down the highway the straps rub on the splash rail on the boat and break in half. So I just pull the boat uncovered now and the problem isn't too bad, might work better if I changed the straps to ropes or something but that would involve some sort of sewing or something and I'm not really in to that.

redneck · 08-07-2008, 07:12 PM

There is a tarp shop just south of the loup bridge in columbus. they make a great cover for any size boat. they use the same tarp mat. as for semi trucks. He will have tie down straps and air vent all in it and it will last a long long time. There #402-564-1515 or 800-966-2800. Pyramid canvas & mfg. co.

08-07-2008, 02:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ty Stromquist Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in a treestand Posts: 4,017 Thanks: 52 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	Where to get a boat tarp? I need a good boat tarp but dont want to lose a left leg over it. The ones from Menards seem pretty tough but my boat is an odd size. Its 16.5 ft long and about 50" wide. The only one they got long enough pretty much covers the entire side of my boat and fits real loose. Id like to get one so I can keep my boat out of winter storage as I might use it to hunt with a couple times this year. Thanks ahead. __________________ "Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear

08-07-2008, 02:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Harold 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kearney Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 741 Thanks: 174 Thanked 36 Times in 23 Posts	Try Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices for a variety of tarps, quality choices, and prices. Harold F. __________________ "Catching fish on a fly makes me giggle like a school girl. Probably because, when you think about it, it’s such an absurd thing to do." -OBG

08-07-2008, 03:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ty Stromquist Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in a treestand Posts: 4,017 Thanks: 52 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	Cabela's Ratchet Lok Boat Covers – V-Hull Fishing Anyone got one? I hate how it says for 16 ft or 17 ft. Why no 16.5. __________________ "Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear

08-07-2008, 03:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Harold 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kearney Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 741 Thanks: 174 Thanked 36 Times in 23 Posts	You want a boat tarp, or a boat cover? I have a boat COVER I bought for my 16.5" ProCraft. Same problem. TOO small or TOO big. I opted for the TOO big. Purchased from Cabela's. Harold F. __________________ "Catching fish on a fly makes me giggle like a school girl. Probably because, when you think about it, it’s such an absurd thing to do." -OBG

08-07-2008, 03:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ty Stromquist Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in a treestand Posts: 4,017 Thanks: 52 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	OK a boat cover is what im looking for. Is that cabelas one pretty allright? I know the wally world special I bought for $60 last year lasted about 2 months. What a turd. __________________ "Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear

08-07-2008, 03:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zach T. Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: KC, MO via my real home, Scottsbluff Posts: 168 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	I would think you would want the longer of the two. 6 inches of tarp isn't gonna be hard to tighten down and you'll probably want a little bit of play in it anyways.

08-07-2008, 03:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Harold 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kearney Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 741 Thanks: 174 Thanked 36 Times in 23 Posts	I don't put it on as much as I should... but I've had it probably four/five years, and it is showing no wear. My boat has a single windshield, so without a "lawn chair" on the "passenger side" it tends to gain a "puddle". H __________________ "Catching fish on a fly makes me giggle like a school girl. Probably because, when you think about it, it’s such an absurd thing to do." -OBG

08-07-2008, 09:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
DUHunt Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 79 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	My dad just bought a cover from Cabela's and we are very happy with it. I cannot remember which one it was but it is very nice. I think it cost around $150 as opposed to $450 for a custom cover. It trailered nicely down the interstate as well.

08-07-2008, 09:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Krusty Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: in a layout Posts: 89 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i just got this one from cabela's. Cabela's -- Classic Accessories Trailerable Camo Boat Covers gotta say i do love it, and its camo!!!!! just trailered it to harlan and back and had no problems, the best part is the rain really rolls right off of it!!!

08-07-2008, 01:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
BigDaddyCatfish Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Omaha Posts: 229 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I bought one from Menard's also!!! It was very loose on the sides. I put bungges from one side to the other with a 2x4 under the tarp from the front of the boat to the motor. It worked great, JUST AN IDEA! __________________ A young Man lives in the future, A old Man lives in the past, A wise Man goes fishing today!!!

08-07-2008, 02:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pike Hunter Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 962 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	This is the one I got from BPS Orion Deluxe Boat Cover - V-Hull and Tri-Hull Runabouts/Aluminum Bass Boats Had it for 3 yrs now and has held up real well. I use it on a 14' boat thats 5 ft wide. Been a good cover for me.

08-07-2008, 06:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Phazedoubt Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 162 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I got a ratchet one from cabelas but I don't think its that model, it's a nice cover for when the boat is sitting still but as far as trailering down the highway the straps rub on the splash rail on the boat and break in half. So I just pull the boat uncovered now and the problem isn't too bad, might work better if I changed the straps to ropes or something but that would involve some sort of sewing or something and I'm not really in to that.

08-07-2008, 07:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
redneck Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: polk county Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	boat cover There is a tarp shop just south of the loup bridge in columbus. they make a great cover for any size boat. they use the same tarp mat. as for semi trucks. He will have tie down straps and air vent all in it and it will last a long long time. There #402-564-1515 or 800-966-2800. Pyramid canvas & mfg. co.

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