Traditionally, boaters protected their boats from the onslaught of winter by covering them completely. This was before the advent of all plastic, with teak decks, varnished coamings and painted hulls. All this wood required a lot of maintenance and needed the protection of a large awning covering the whole boat.
Fortunately, today our boats are more solid and less prone to bad weather. These large awnings have now practically disappeared. Very cumbersome, and difficult to install or store, they are no longer found in many recreational boating.
But for all that, NV Equipment, specialist of canvas accessories for boats, announces a renewal of the protection of accessories on a boat. Instead of protecting the entire deck, we are more concerned with installing a cover on a wheel, on a steering seat, on a RIB console, on a cockpit winch, or even a cover that partially covers the boat. This is the case of cockpit covers that are often seen on powerboats.
These free-standing covers are much easier to install or remove than a large model. They can also be stored in a trunk for stowage while sailing. With this type of protection, you don't have to spend half a day to get the boat ready to sail. A small ray of sunshine on a beautiful day and you can enjoy the boat even in the middle of winter.
To be perfect, the cover must be cut as close as possible to the equipment. It should not be able to flap in the wind, which would result in premature fatigue of the equipment rather than protection.
NV Equipment also uses technical fabrics to make these covers, coated canvas. Indeed, it has to be waterproof, to withstand the sun and the moon, but above all, it has to not lock the humidity inside. For this, this manufacturer relies on the expertise of the largest manufacturers of technical textiles.
The purchase of a boat, whether sailing or motor, is a well-considered investment. The yachtsman is sensitive to the notion of durability of his property, even if it is an accessory for his leisure. Protecting the equipment on board will give him more time to fully enjoy his vacations.
