About Bass Boats
The bass boat may be the most effective fishing machine ever designed for fishing bass or other panfish. It is used primarily in freshwater lakes, rivers and streams. The bass boat is the preferred boat style for enthusiastic bass fisherman and is often used by professionals in televised tournaments.
The bass boat sits low in the water and is designed with a wide bean. This creates superb stability, which allows boaters to securely stand on the deck platforms of the boat. Most bass boats have chair mounts which enables the fisherman to sit up high on the dark. Casting is also improved as the bass boat allows for a 360 degree casting range. Bass boats can easily be equipped with an electric trolling motor. This allows the fisherman to fully control the boat while standing or fishing on the bow.
Size: 11 – 29 ft
Propelled by: Outboard Motor
How to Measure Your Boat For A Cover
Before purchasing bass boat covers, it's extremely important to measure your boat properly to ensure you have accurate dimensions. Ordering the wrong size bass boat tops can lead to poor performance, premature wear, bagging and sagging, and overall frustration when trying to put it on your boat. But measuring your boat is quick and easy if you follow our helpful instructions!
- Measure the centerline length
Measure from the tip of the bow to the center of the stern in a straight line without measuring up or around obstacles.
- Measure the beam width
Measure your boat side-to-side in a straight line at the widest point (outside to outside), without measuring up or around obstacles.
- Additional tips
- Don't rely on the owner's manual to provide accurate measurements
- Be sure to include the entire length, factoring in the dimensions of any additional features such as a trolling motor, center console, jack plate, aftermarket pulpit, anchor davit or swim step.*
*If you have a swim step, measure for the length of the step only. You can add this length to the centerline length for your boat cover, or keep it separate if you intend to buy a separate swim step cover.
Want to see how to measure your boat? Check out this quick video from SavvyBoater.
Which Fabric Should I Choose?
Aluminum boat covers are made from a variety of fabrics, including acrylic, polyester, cotton, and mixed blends. You should always choose a fabric that is best suited for the climate where it will be used.
- High Humidity:
Choose a fabric with high breathability and mildew resistance ratings.
- Heavy Rain and/or Snow:
Choose a fabric with a high water repellency rating.
- Hot and/or Dry:
Choose a fabric with high UV/fade resistance and colorfastness ratings.
If you plan to trailer your boat with the cover, choose a fabric with a high durability rating.
|
| Fabric Name |
Breathability
|
Water Repellency
|
Mildew Resistance
|
UV/Fade Resistance
|
Colorfastness
|
Durability
|
Warranty (years)
|
Overall Rating
| |
ACRYLIC FABRICS |
Sunbrella |
5
|
4
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
10
|
4.83
|
POLYESTER FABRICS |
SunDura |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
7 |
4.67 |
Sharkskin Supreme |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
7 |
4.33 |
Performance Poly-Guard |
5 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
4.50 |
Poly-Flex |
5 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
4.17 |
Mossy Oak® Camouflage |
5 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
4.17 |
Sharkskin Plus (acrylic coated polyester) |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
3.67 |
Sharkskin |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3.00 |
COTTON FABRICS |
Double Duck (cotton/poly blend) |
5 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3.67 |
Boat Duck |
5 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
3.50 |
Rating Scale: 5 = Premium | 4 = Very Good | 3 = Good | 2 = Fair | 1 = Poor