Which covers for longer term storage?

[2MuchTorque]

Rib is stored on a lift. I have a full cover, console cover, and seat cushion cover.

If I know that I will be using the boat the next day I put on the console cover and cushion cover. However, for longer term storage, like a week, or perhaps for 10 weeks during the winter, should I use just the full cover or should I use all 3 covers (the console, seat, and full cover)?

[butty]

I found just one set or the other. The overall cover caused some chaffage on the console cover I found, and chaffage is never a good thing.....

[willk]

Originally Posted by 2MuchTorque

or should I use all 3 covers (the console, seat, and full cover)?

Cover stuff once.

[Peter_C]

Make sure to wash your cover with Woolite in an industrial machine, then run one rinse cycle with NikWax TX to DWR it. Water repellant is the key to success, as is keeping the cover taunt enough to flow water off cleanly. I have always run a rope from bow to stern/outboard to create a ^ shape.

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by willk

Cover stuff once.

Seconded. I tried using 2 covers once. Result-lots of mildew.

[SteveHall]

Originally Posted by willk

Cover stuff once.

I agree - I used two covers and its wrecked my full cover due to chafing