Seadoo Covers Protect Your Investment

By Matt Allan

Seadoo covers are the next logical purchase after buying a new Seadoo PWC. After investing in the asset you would be well served to take steps to protect and preserve you asset. The regular use of a cover will keep your Seadoo in better shape. By taking care of your machine you will be increasing its lifespan. You will also be preserving the re-sale value in the event you might wish to sell at some point in the future.

Although newer PWCs are very durable and are constructed with materials that are meant to withstand the punishing effects of the sun, sand, and salt, it is best to take some extra steps to protect. The rubber and vinyl bits are doubly vulnerable to the elements. It goes without saying that your machine should be regularly washed with fresh water. Try to be diligent about this even if it is only a rinse with a garden hose. Allowing sand, salt or algae to remain on the vinyl is a recipe for disaster. In storage a good Seadoo cover will protect from other environmental elements.

Towing your Seadoo behind your car is reckless unless the Seadoo has a protective cover. While on the road your car is bound to kick up gravel and small rocks. It is inevitable that something will get kicked back in the direction of your machine. If you are unlucky, something large might kicked back with the potential to do some real damage. A Seadoo cover is the first line of defense. Even a small pebble can nick the paint. Even a small nick in your paint job can lead to rust or bubbling of the paint.

There are literally dozens of different types of Seadoo covers on the market. Some are model specific while others are a one size fits all sort of deal. Each year manufacturers bring more covers to the market. Each cover should have specifics on the Seadoo PWCs that it can be used for. If in doubt, try the cover on your machine before buying it. There are light weight covers for sun protection and heavy weight covers that are better for towing and winter protection.

It is also possible to find second hand Seadoo covers. The best place to start looking for used Seadoo covers is on the bulletin board of your local marina or boat club. If you do not see any Seadoo cover "for sale" ads you could put up a "wanted" ad. Another good place to look is on electronic bulletin boards like Craigslist. Also, ask around as often people might part with an old cover but not necessarily feel like going to effort to sell it.

Regardless of what your initial investment might have been, it is important to protect your purchase with a properly fitted cover. You can buy a cover directly from the manufacturer or you can buy a generic cover. Remember, if money is tight, it is always possible to find used Seadoo covers. - 31512

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