Drift Boat Covers
Protect your Drift Boat with one of Carver or Westland's semi-custom boat covers. Available in an array of quality fabrics and color choices, these styled-to-fit boat covers are designed to accommodate all popular hull styles and boat configurations of Drift Boats.
These covers are highly fitted to accommodate the primary characteristics of the Drift Boat style and size, which allows for trailering when properly installed and tied down. A great alternative to a Custom boat cover! Our semi-custom boat covers are tailored to fit most styles of drift boats. To find just the right cover, check the sizes and features listed on the left that match your boat's configuration.
About Drift Boats
Drift boats hit the target for professional and recreational anglers alike. These boats allow you to “drift” with the current as you coax fish onto your lure. Drift boats use a rocker along an arc from the bow to stern which allows the boat to spin about its center. The use of modern materials and updated, comfortable designs make your days on the water enjoyable and productive.
Size: 10 – 18 feet
Propelled by: Oars
Top Manufacturers
Clackacraft - Hyde - Boulder Boat Works
How to Measure Your Boat For A Cover
Before purchasing drift boat covers, it's extremely important to measure your boat properly to ensure you have accurate dimensions. Ordering the wrong size drift 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.*
Want to see how to measure your boat? Check out this quick video from SavvyBoater.
Which Fabric Should I Choose?
Drift 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
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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
