Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: towing cover

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    dayton, oh
    Posts
    72

    Default towing cover

    What kind of towing cover is everyone using on their Moomba?
    I've been caught in the rain traveling 2x now and am considering purchasing a road worthing cover.
    Please let me know waht you are using and where you got it.
    Thanks

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Gardnerville, NV
    Posts
    33

    Default

    I had one custom mad in sacramento and it ran about 20$ a foot so it came to about $420. I could choose my colors and it had one rope with a ratcheting fastener to secure under the ski platform. The guy even mad it to go around my tower attachments so I don't have to mess with anything. It is easy to put on and no one has to crawl under the boat to grab ropes or straps to buckle. It tows on well and has lasted for 7 years with a couple of stitch repairs occassionally. It is worth it to have one custom made, the universals suck.

  3. #3
    Sled491 Guest

    Default

    I agree with brownski, have a custom one made, you'll be surprised how the price compares with the universal ones

  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Toronto, Ont
    Posts
    26

    Default

    Completely agree - universals are a tad useless.

    However, not sure if its possible for you to get one straight from moomba (or great lakes covers...). We ordered a factory mooring cover w/ our 07LSV and it is hands down the best mooring cover we have ever owned. It does go around the tower, and does include a ratcheting device at the back to tighten all the lines.

    It also came with six 3/4" straps that attach the cover to the trailer bars so the cover doesn't come loose while driving (2 front, 2 mid, 2 back). Also has the moomba logo on the windshield, comes w/ 3 poles (w/ snap attachment so they don't go anywhere)...

    very impressive cover all in all, and out of all the ones i've had custom made, this one takes the cake!

    http://www.greatlakesboattop.com/

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Posts
    929

    Default

    I really wish I got the moomba mooring cover. My cockpit/tonneau cover still lets water in when it rains.
    2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.

    Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Toronto, Ont
    Posts
    26

    Default

    deafgoose,

    hear you . on our 2000 outback LS, we originally just had the bow / tonneau covers - they worked well, but when we got a tower installed (and bimini) decided to pick up the mooring cover. does a far better job at keeping the rain out and the inside in great shape.

    the only thing i'm still grappling with right now is how to protect the mooring cover from our whips. Right now, the whipline rubs against the bow & rear portion of the cover... need to find a way around this quickly before it rips a hole :-p

  7. #7
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Toronto, Ont
    Posts
    26

    Default

    So i've solved the "protecting of the mooring cover from the whips"!

    Was looking at a pool noodle the other day and noticed it had a hole down the centre, and was round so it would "roll" rather than "rub" against the mooring cover! Seems to have solved the problem!

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Athens, Al.
    Posts
    117

    Default

    are ya'll refering to the bow / tonneau covers are the snap in ones?

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Posts
    929

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by 2000OUTBACK View Post
    are ya'll refering to the bow / tonneau covers are the snap in ones?
    You got it!
    2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.

    Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Athens, Al.
    Posts
    117

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by deafgoose View Post
    You got it!



    Well that just sucks!!!!! I really wanted to et one of those covers!! I just thought they looked cool and figured they would work-

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •