Canvas Boat Covers
Chicago Marine Canvas can cover your Chicagoland boat. We offer boat covers for all types of power and sail boats including bowriders, center consoles, convertibles, cruisers, cuddy cabins, flybridges, pontoon, runabouts, yachts, ski boats and more. Contact us today to get covered.
Boat Covers can be used while your boat is moored at the harbor or for trailering your boat. No matter how you plan on using your boat cover in Chicago, we have the right solution for you.
All of our quality custom boat cover solutions utilize state-of-the-art technology. We have eliminated added costs and time involved with templating or hand measuring, so we’re able to quickly get you a beautiful boat cover that fits perfectly! We also partner with the best marine brands such as Sunbrella, Serge Ferrari, Sea Mark, Herculite, Weblon Regatta, Strataglass and SolarFix. Chicago Marine Canvas can give you a premium boat cover that will last for years.
Types of Boat Covers
Mooring Cover:
These are one of the most common styles of covers found on many types of boats. They can be snapped down around the topside of your boat or extended beyond the rub rail. A modified mooring cover would work as a trailer cover. This means it will have tied down straps that wrap around the bottom of your boat for maximum security. Mooring covers can also be used during winter storage. However, you want to be sure that there is enough “pitch” in the canvas cover so snow and other blown debris can easily slide off.
Aft Cover:
Cruiser style boats will often have an aft cover, which covers the back (aft) of your boat. If your boat has a radar arch, the cover will extend from the back of the arch to attach to the back of the boat. An aft cover will also usually include coverage of the port and starboard sides. As for material, they are made entirely of canvas, entirely of isinglass, or have a small isinglass window. A full aft cover made of window material is more common on complete enclosures. They are attached to other canvas panels and/or the radar arch with zippers and to the boat by snaps.
Cockpit Cover:
This common cover protects the cockpit from bad weather while the boat is in the harbor. It’s easy to put on and take off because it’s secured with snaps around the windshield, port, starboard, and aft. On some boats, the cockpit cover will cover the windshield as well, as shown here. Other times, it will attach to the top of the windshield. Cockpit covers are usually “tented up” in the middle with a pole so water can easily flow off the canvas. We like to include a vent there so moisture and heat can escape from the inside.
Bow Cover:
If you have an open bow, a cockpit cover wouldn’t do much help without also covering the bow. The cockpit cover will come over the windshield and attach to the bow cover via Velcro. Both covers are attached to the boat with snaps for easy removal and installation. If you’re looking to cover your bow pad or sunpad, we call that a sunpad cover. And it does just that: covers and protects your bow pad/sunpad from the elements.
Windshield Cover/Screen:
If you want to keep your cabin area cool while still being able to get some light through, a windshield screen is your solution. Material like Serge Ferrari’s Stamoid 86 greatly reduces heat while still letting some light in and giving some visibility. Larger boats are typically where you will see windshield screens or covers, since the cockpit cover on a smaller boat could also cover the windshield.
Fly Bridge Cover:
Even with a fly bridge bimini top, a cover can still provide easy protection. You can toss your fly bridge cover on when moored without putting up enclosure panels around the bimini. These covers are sometimes made with heavier material such as Serge Ferrari’s Stamoid Top to provide a waterproof shield for any electronics or carpet on the fly bridge. It’s cost-effective to protect an expensive investment.