Review on PrimeShield Heavy Waterproof V Hull Runabouts by Justin Torres

This is a very GOOD cover that is affordable and does the job if you install it properly and don't blame it for your mistakes (aka most 1-2 star reviews here ). I bought this for my 18ft bowrider that has handrails in the front. The cover fits my outboard motor and do heater, but my boat is a bit narrower than most so the cover has a little more room than the gunwales. Unless I make my pole hull foot very high (e.g. 4+ feet) water sometimes collects in a small extra cover near the gunwale. I suspect this only happens in heavy/windy rain, but who knows. However, the description of this item is incorrect as the straps are NOT sewn to the top of the case. Again, this isn't the biggest problem, but you'll want to do something like markers so you know which side is up and which is bow/stern. Although there are small "hoops" on the strap guides, I just run the straps under the boot. With strong tension, it has a pleasant appearance. The elastic bands around the case are perfect if you just want to dress up in a strapless case. This is good for me because I park my boat under a pine tree and just want to keep resin and needles out of the boat between days of use. When I know bad weather is imminent, I buckle up and tighten it. PROPER INSTALLATION: Look, you bought a boat cover for less than $100. Spend a few bucks more on 2x4s or adjustable feet so you can add a foot to the lid to create a "tent" shape in the bow and another in the center of the hull. That way all the water (or snow) will roll off and not build up and add extra weight to the straps as they tear/break/break. This is the case with any boat cover, even a wrapped boat will rip if it doesn't have that "tent" support.