Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Seadoo Covers Make Sense

By Matt Allan

Now that you have purchased you new Seadoo PWC, it only makes sense that you protect you new investment with a proper fitting Seadoo cover. Seadoo covers just make sense. The purchase and committed use of such a cover will keep your machine in good shape. Keeping your machine in good shape will make the machine last longer plus it will help it keep its value in the event you ever want to sell and upgrade.

Covers will protect the PWC from the elements during storage. The vinyl seats have been known to show signs of wear and tear after being continuously exposed to the sun and rain. Covering your machine during the winter is particularly important. The freezing and thawing of ice on the machine is the easiest way to crack the rubber details.

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. - 16887

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