Runabout Boat Cover - Black or Navy - NZ
$334.00
Boat Covers for Runabouts
Protect your runabout with a quality Southern Storm boat cover from The Cover Shop. With many years of experience supplying boat covers to New Zealand boat owners, we understand the demands that strong UV, changing weather and outdoor storage can place on marine covers.
Our Southern Storm runabout covers are made from marine-grade 600D solution-dyed polyester with a polyurethane coating for improved UV and water resistance. The fabric is durable, breathable and designed for regular outdoor use, helping to protect your boat from sun, rain, dirt and general weather exposure.
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Choosing the Correct Size
Please measure your boat before ordering. Boat length alone should not be used to select your cover size.
Read our How to Measure Your Boat Cover guide before choosing your size.
Measure your boat as shown in our sizing guide and add 0.3m to the measured length. If your measurement falls between two cover sizes, we recommend choosing the next size up.
Southern Storm Runabout Boat Cover Features
- Marine-grade 600D solution-dyed polyester
- PU coating for increased UV and water resistance
- Helps protect against fading and sun damage from New Zealand's harsh UV conditions
- Suitable for outdoor boat storage
- Breathable fabric helps moisture escape from underneath the cover
- High-strength fabric designed for durability and weather protection
- Reinforced elasticated hem for a snug fit around the hull
- Double-stitched interlocked seams with rot-resistant thread
- Tie-down straps with quick-release buckles included
- Quality storage bag included
- Solution-dyed fabric provides excellent colour consistency and fade resistance
- Easy to clean and maintain
In some cases, the seam tape may lift or peel over time. This is a cosmetic issue only and does not affect the stitching, fit or normal performance of the cover.
Runabout Boat Cover Sizes
Boat sizes below are a guide only. Always measure your boat before ordering.
| Cover Size | Approximate Boat Size Guide |
|---|---|
| 5.28m × 3.0m | 4.2m – 4.8m |
| 6.36m × 3.3m | 4.8m – 5.6m |
| 6.95m × 3.53m | 5.7m – 6.2m |
| 7.70m × 3.6m | 7.0m – 7.3m |
Runabout Boat Cover FAQs
How do I choose the right size boat cover for my runabout?
Measure your boat using our sizing guide rather than relying on the stated boat length alone. Use the actual cover dimensions as your main guide and add 0.3m to the measured boat length. If your boat falls between two cover sizes, we recommend choosing the next size up.
Are these runabout boat covers suitable for outdoor storage?
Yes. Southern Storm runabout covers are designed for outdoor storage and are made from marine-grade 600D solution-dyed polyester with a PU coating for increased UV and water resistance. They help protect your boat from sun, rain, dirt and general weather exposure.
Are Southern Storm boat covers waterproof?
Southern Storm covers are designed to provide waterproof protection in normal weather conditions, while remaining breathable
Why is breathability important in a boat cover?
A breathable boat cover allows trapped moisture and condensation to escape more easily. This can help reduce moisture build-up beneath the cover and the conditions that encourage mould and mildew.
What is the best material for a boat cover?
A good boat-cover fabric should provide a balance of UV resistance, water resistance, strength and breathability. Southern Storm covers use marine-grade 600D solution-dyed polyester because it offers strong durability, good colour retention and suitability for regular outdoor marine use.
Will the same size cover fit every boat of the same length?
No. Boats with the same overall length can have very different widths, windscreens, consoles and deck layouts. For this reason, always measure your boat carefully before ordering.
Can I use this cover on a boat with a windscreen?
These covers are designed for runabout-style boats, including many boats fitted with windscreens. The correct fit depends on the shape and dimensions of your particular boat, so measuring before ordering is important.
How do I reduce water pooling on my boat cover?
The cover should be fitted with enough support and tension so rainwater can run off rather than collect in low areas. Avoid leaving large unsupported sections of fabric where water can pool.
Do the covers include tie-down straps?
Yes. Southern Storm runabout covers are supplied with tie-down straps and quick-release buckles to help secure the cover around the boat.
What are Southern Storm boat covers made from?
Southern Storm runabout covers are made from marine-grade 600D solution-dyed polyester with a polyurethane coating. The fabric is selected for durability, UV resistance, water resistance and breathability.
Why choose solution-dyed polyester for a boat cover?
Solution-dyed polyester offers good colour consistency and resistance to fading, making it well suited to products exposed to strong sunlight. It is also durable, practical to maintain and suitable for marine cover applications.
Why buy a boat cover from The Cover Shop?
The Cover Shop has many years of experience supplying covers for New Zealand conditions. Our Southern Storm range is selected with durability, UV exposure, weather resistance and practical everyday use in mind.
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Please note: Actual product colours may vary slightly from those shown due to lighting, photography, screen settings and manufacturing variations.
