With another boating season coming to an end, now is a good time to get your boat fixed up, during the off season to avoid down time next boating season. The biggest thing you can do to protect your boat and to keep it looking like new for many years to come is to keep it covered up whenever it is not being used. I have seen boats ten years old that have never been covered and the interiors are completely shot. I have also seen many boats 25+ years old with original interiors that look like new because they are always covered when not in use.
There are a few options available when it comes to covering up your boat. Many of the big box stores carry one size fits all covers which are made and priced "economically". These covers are not the longest lasting or most convenient putting on and off but are better then nothing and an upgrade from a tarp. Unfortunately many people will get annoyed with the hassle of using one of these covers and eventually just quit using it.
Another option is to have a custom cover made. One of these will be made to fit your specific boat, made to last, made to be convenient putting on and off, and will look a lot better then a blue tarp or one size fits all (which probably doesn't fit that well).
The sun is what does the majority of the damage to your boats interior, but keeping your boat covered will also save endless hours of cleaning up after seagull dropping, pine needles, leaves etc. allowing you to spend more time out on the lake!
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