Help putting on Tonneau Covers

[Richty3]

Hi, I’m brand new to boating and just picked up my 2019 23 SC yesterday. Love it!!! Tonight I put my 2 covers on but struggled with figuring out the order for getting them both on. I did the bow cover first but then found I had to unsnap it to get my stern cover snapped over the windshield and then could hardly fit myself squeezing down between the two. There has to be a better way

Any advice as to the process is greatly welcomed!!

Thanks,
Rich

[AsLan7]

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Hey Rich. Welcome to the Cobaltchat forum. So glad you found us!

We put our bow cover on first over the windshield. Then work our way backwards. Make sure your support poles aren’t adjusted too high.

Then we sit on the cover over the rear cushions and snap it into place.
Any pics of your Cobalt? You’re going to make some great memories on her.

Again welcome aboard mate!

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[Richty3]

Hey AsLan7,

Wow!!!! Thank you so much for the quick reply, I really appreciate it!!!!

Are you saying that you are able to 100% finish putting on the bow cover and then start over the windshield with your stern cover?

Thanks again for your help!

Rich

PS - not sure how to post a pic but will do once I figure it out.

[Richty3]

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[willyswagon]

Nice boat Mister!

On our 26 SD we put the bow cover on first. Then take the cockpit cover and lay it over the windshield in such a way that the main body of the material lays down the center of the cockpit. Reach over the windshield and snap the cockpit cover. In the case where the boat is tied up to the wharf as in your pic, I'd snap the Stbd side first then get the Port side from the wharf. Once you get if on the boat and tightened the way you like it, put a mark on the cover prop rod, so you can adjust it to the correct height every time.

[Richty3]

Thank you both for your help on this!!!! Now I know for sure I can complete the bow cover first. Also great idea on marking the poles . Anyone watching me and my wife would have thought we were in an Abbot and Costello movie

Really appreciate the help and compliment!

Rich

[AsLan7]

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Great point WW. We mark our poles as well. Plus we hang a car scent air freshener from the adjustment knob. Oh, and Bounce fabric softener sheets placed in the cup holders is a quick and inexpensive way to have a nice smelling boat when you take that cover off.

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[Richty3]

Lol. That is all great advice! I am so happy I found this board being brand new to boating.

Thx for all the great advice!

Rich

[Big Block Power]

Welcome. Bring sharpie in the boat with you next time. I do every thing the same also. When you get the bow cover on compelling then crawl under there put the pole in and adjust it up tight then mark your spot.
The cockpit cover will be a bit harder as it will be a trial by error approach. Just keep trying a higher position to is hard to get the rear snaps on. Then lower it a touch and mark your spot. I snap the rear pole in when I get the cover on to the rear seat.

Now go to the new member section and introduce yourself and your new 23sc with pictures so we can ask you about it.

[Richty3]

Hi Neenah,

Thanks for the additional information. I will do exactly that.

I will also go find the new member section and introduce myself as you suggest.

Thanks!

[willyswagon]

Now go to the new member section and introduce yourself and your new 23sc with pictures so we can ask you about it.

Hey BBP, All the "Cool Kids " run SD/SC's.

Ya Know You Want One!!

[Big Block Power]

Now go to the new member section and introduce yourself and your new 23sc with pictures so we can ask you about it.

Hey BBP, All the "Cool Kids " run SD/SC's.

Ya Know You Want One!!

Thanks glad to see you weathered the storm. I actually do. The wife voted it down. It's still on the table for the flip. I think I may wait to see if it's still there in the spring.

[Richty3]

[willyswagon]

Now go to the new member section and introduce yourself and your new 23sc with pictures so we can ask you about it.

Hey BBP, All the "Cool Kids " run SD/SC's.

Ya Know You Want One!!

Thanks glad to see you weathered the storm. I actually do. The wife voted it down. It's still on the table for the flip. I think I may wait to see if it's still there in the spring.

Ya, not to take this thread off topic, but we made it through safely.Many people won't have power until Friday( we only lost it for 25hrs). I called in a company to cut down some 100' poplar trees that may come down in the next storm. They are very close to the power wires, so a boom truck is needed. They were trying to figure out the best way to do it. I told them how i would attempt it, they liked the idea so much they offered me a job clearing hurricane damaged trees. I start tomorrow @ 0700

Back on topic, SD/SC covers

[Richty3]

That storm was scary as anything. Was originally supposed to be a direct hit on us. We were evacuated. Ended up a non event for us. But feel so bad for all others who weren’t as fortunate. Glad you weathered it well. Good luck at the new job