Over the Tower Covers
Protect your Boat with Tower with one of Carver's semi-custom over the tower boat covers. Available in an array of quality fabrics and color choices, these styled-to-fit boat covers are designed to accommodate all popular hull styles and boat configurations of Boats with Towers.
These covers are fitted to accommodate the primary characteristics of the Boat with tower style and size, but are not recommended for trailering. A great alternative to a Custom boat cover! To find just the right boat cover with tower accommodations, check the sizes and features listed on the left that match your boat's configuration.
About Boats With Towers
Towers really began to appear on water ski, wakeboard and runabout boats in the 1990’s. Towers are primarily used to raise the tow point to an elevated position. This makes it easier for wake boarders to get up and also adds extra hang time while performing jumps and board tricks. Towers also provide extra storage for wet wakeboards, keeping the seats free for sitting and relaxing. Often you’ll find towers outfitted with lights and state-of-the-art speaker systems.
Size: 16 – 28 feet
Propelled by: Inboard Engine - Sterndrive Engine - Jet Propulsion
Top Manufacturers
Nautique - Tige - Moomba - Malibu - MasterCraft - Centurion
How to Measure Your Boat For A Cover
Before purchasing boat covers for boats with towers, it's extremely important to measure your boat properly to ensure you have accurate dimensions. Ordering the wrong size boat tops can lead to poor performance, premature wear, bagging and sagging, and overall frustration when trying to put it on your boat. But measuring your boat is quick and easy if you follow our helpful instructions!
- Measure the centerline length
Measure from the tip of the bow to the center of the stern in a straight line without measuring up or around obstacles. - Measure the beam width
Measure your boat side-to-side in a straight line at the widest point (outside to outside), without measuring up or around obstacles. - Additional tips
- Don't rely on the owner's manual to provide accurate measurements
- Be sure to include the entire length, factoring in the dimensions of any additional features such as a trolling motor, center console, jack plate, aftermarket pulpit, anchor davit or swim step.*
Want to see how to measure your boat? Check out this quick video from SavvyBoater.
Which Fabric Should I Choose?
Boat covers are made from a variety of fabrics, including acrylic, polyester, cotton, and mixed blends. You should always choose a fabric that is best suited for the climate where it will be used.
- High Humidity:
Choose a fabric with high breathability and mildew resistance ratings. - Heavy Rain and/or Snow:
Choose a fabric with a high water repellency rating. - Hot and/or Dry:
Choose a fabric with high UV/fade resistance and colorfastness ratings.
If you plan to trailer your boat with the cover, choose a fabric with a high durability rating.
| Fabric Name |
Breathability
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Water Repellency
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Mildew Resistance
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UV/Fade Resistance
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Colorfastness
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Durability
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Warranty (years)
|
Overall Rating
| ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACRYLIC FABRICS |
Sunbrella |
5
|
4
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
10
|
4.83
|
|
| POLYESTER FABRICS |
SunDura | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4.67 | |
| Sharkskin Supreme | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4.33 | ||
| Performance Poly-Guard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.50 | ||
| Poly-Flex | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4.17 | ||
| Mossy Oak® Camouflage | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4.17 | ||
| Sharkskin Plus (acrylic coated polyester) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3.67 | ||
| Sharkskin | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 | ||
| COTTON FABRICS |
Double Duck (cotton/poly blend) | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.67 | |
| Boat Duck | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3.50 | ||
Rating Scale: 5 = Premium | 4 = Very Good | 3 = Good | 2 = Fair | 1 = Poor
