Seadoo Covers

My first post is going to be on the critical importance of Seadoo covers.

I love all forms of personal watercraft. I grew up with a small family cottage on a lake in Eastern Ontario. For as long as I can remember we had an assortment of watercraft. We had some aluminum rowing boats, the odd motor boat, and a pontoon boat. However, my favorite of the watercraft were the personal watercraft. Within the category of personal watercraft we had canoes, kayaks, and windsurfers. Myself and my brothers used them all and in the summer, we used them daily!

My personal favorite was the windsurfers. Windsurfers were new and cool. they seemed to inject a bit of the famous California lifestyle into our Canadian Shield cottage. I will write more on my memories of windsurfing and how the windsurfer culture was intrinsically woven into my late teen age years. However, for the purposes of this post I will limit myself to the importance of Seadoo Covers.

Seadoos are often referred to by the acronym PWC. this is incorrect as PWCs cover the broad spectrum of personal watercraft. However, if I err and use the acronym PWC, I might actually be referring to Seadoos. There are companies that make Seadoo type craft that call their product Jet-skis. In generally the terms tend to be used interchangeably.

I bought my first Seadoo many years ago. Within the first few months of Seadoo ownership I learned my lesson. Properly fitting Seadoo covers are very important. I was driving from the cottage to Lake Ontario when my car kicked up a rock which in turn made a 9 inch slice in my seadoo seat cover. It was a freaky accident which ended up costing me money I did not have. I immediately tried to patch the problem with some industrial strength water proof tape but that was not really a long term solution. After another season I had to have the seadoo seats reupholstered and it was pricey. I could have avoided that expense entirely if I had just purchased a proper cover when I purchased my machine. In fact, I later learned that the cost of a cheap Seadoo cover was less than the repair job I was forced to pay for.

There are a number of different types of Seadoo covers. The various choices range from expensive to extremely reasonable. A good quality Seadoo cover does not have to blow your budget. There are name brand covers made by the manufacturer such as Seadoo or Yamaha or Kawasaki. For those of you that do not know, Seadoos are made by the Bombardier family. These are popular amongst people who have a special affinity to one manufacturer over the others. There are no-name Seadoo covers that are the same quality but moderately less expensive.

Within each variety of Seadoo cover there are lightweight covers and heavier weight covers. If you only have the budget for one cover pick the heavier weight type as they are more durable and protective. The lightweight models are good for sun protection but not much else.

Covers can be purchased any where that the actual machine can be purchased. Any local marine supply store will have a small collection of available Seadoo covers. In the event that they do not stock those covers they will be able to order in some selections through a catalog. The best place to start your search for a new Seadoo cover is on the internet. You can get an idea of what is available and the approximate prices ranges.

It is also possible to find second hand Seadoo covers. To locate such covers check the bulletin boards at your local marina and ask around. Even if the cover is not posted for sale, someone might know of someone else who would not mind parting with an older but no longer used cover. Another great place to look for used Seadoo covers is Craigslist. It really is amazing what you can find on Craigslist. I once got a free wood stove for my dad’s boathouse through that site. I’m not suggesting that you will find a free Seadoo cover but it will never hurt to look.

Whatever you do, buy a cover. You have just paid a lot of money for your new personal watercraft. It is only smart to protect your investment. After buying your Seadoo, purchasing a good quality Seadoo covers might be the smartest investment you make.

Have fun on the waves!