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Deluxe Boat Cover Support System

Extend the life of a boat cover. This easily adjustable support keeps water from pooling on your boat cover. Uses a telescoping center pole and poly web straps to form a double ridge line under the boat cover. The pole rests on a rubber foot and web straps hook to stern with non-mar hooks. 1" dia. aluminum pole, 1" wide black poly web straps. With complete instructions and diagrams. Telescopes 28"-48".
Average Customer Rating:
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17 of 28(61%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Review 1 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
1 out of 5
1 out of 5

Not Much Good

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October 15, 2011
By Procrafter
from Cochise County, Arizona
Disadvantages: Performance, the locking device is too weak.
"Very good concept, however the weight of the cover pushes the "T" down until you still have water pockets."
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
Review 2 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
1 out of 5
1 out of 5

not a good purchase

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September 13, 2011
By wheels
from alden, new york
Disadvantages: Performance, Quality, straps & pole not heavy duty enough
"bought this for a 14' 6" deep v hull fishing boat. put the telescoping pole 6" higher than the folded down seats on the boat after i made sure it was closed tight enough to hold its height, then pulled the straps from the front to the back of the boat as tight as could be. i even went back and retightened all straps as they had stretched a little bit. it looked quite impressive! then i proceeded to put the boat cover over the boat support system.i stretched and tightened everything down with ties that i provided. after all that it looked like it would work. then came the first heavy rain storm. the telescoping pole had totally collapsed and the straps were so cheap that they just kept stretching, so by the time the rain stopped a little while later....the whole system had collapsed. the support system had failed so badly that the boat cover was now inside the boat with so much water in it that i had to get a bucket to bale it out before i could get the cover out of the boat. needless to say i have sent the boat support system back to bass pro for a refund. it just didn't work for me."
What is your gender? Female
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
Review 3 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Great purchase

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September 9, 2011
By saumdir
from Chattanooga, TN
Advantages: Design, High Quality, Value for money, Features
"Support works wonderfully and is easy to work with.
It supports the cover well and I would recommend to anyone.
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What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
Review 4 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Great Product

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July 5, 2011
By Popstoy
Advantages: Design, Durability, High Quality, Value for money, Features
Disadvantages: Performance, Quality, Appearance
"I purchased one of these about 4 years ago to use for the cover on my 20ft cuddy. Worked great until this past winter when the deep snow took its toll on the cross bar. I can't complain about that and that is why I ordered my second one. It really works great."
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
Review 5 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Best of all supports

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March 16, 2011
By Johnny41
from New York
Advantages: Design
Disadvantages: none
"I bought one, then I bought another to place one in the front and in the back. This maks the rain run off and keep the cover from having puddles."
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Hunting
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
Review 6 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Good cover Support

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November 23, 2010
By stone7
from CA
"Overall works well, and supports the cover well. You will need to be able to pull your cover tight and strap it down for the best performance, but that goes without saying. It does take a few minutes to set up and is easier with 2 people. So far it has helped hold the rain off my boat well."
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
Review 7 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
3 out of 5
3 out of 5

Needs do-it-yourself modification

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June 27, 2010
By iamaham
from IL.
Advantages: good idea but needs improvement
Disadvantages: Quality, weak materials
"This product should work well if you adapt it in such a way as to strengthen the top of the support pole structure which is made out of cheap, weak plastic. This is my 2nd one - the first one broke soon after purchasing it. I don't know what else to use so I bought this 2nd one and modified it with a couple of pieces of treated wood to give it more strength and prevent it from breaking in half. So far so good. Heavy rains and winter snows may tell a different story. Time will tell.
Without a do-it-yourself modification it is a piece of junk that will break in a short amount of time. With the modification it appears to be a good way to prop up and support the boat cover so that most of the rain just runs off the cover rather than collecting/pooling on top of it.
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What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
Review 8 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

time will tell

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June 24, 2010
By WildBill69
from Santa Fe, N.M.
Advantages: Design
"There hasn't been enough time to really prove this system out. The monsoon season will be coming and with it strong winds. This will test the system. Also the winter snow will give it some work. For now it is working fine with the winds and some rain that we have had."
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
Review 9 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Great Idea

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June 17, 2010
By Shore
Advantages: Design, Value for money
Disadvantages: straps deteriorate to quickly
"The Boat cover support system is a great idea and works very well. I am currently on my third one and would not do without. It extends the life of my boat covers by years.."
Review 10 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

pay more

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June 3, 2010
By sulkydriver
from fowlerville mi
Advantages: Design, Features
Disadvantages: Quality, Durability
"i wish it was made stronger would be willing to pay more"
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
Review 11 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

boat cover support

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June 2, 2010
By chris66
Advantages: Design, Value for money, Features
"i found that this support was easy to install easy instructions to follow"
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Sometimes
Review 12 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
3 out of 5
3 out of 5

OK

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May 31, 2010
By Pig035
from MA
Advantages: Design, Value for money
Disadvantages: Quality
"Love the system but this is my 3rd one the plastic piece at the top of the pole breaks after a year or two. But other wise it is great."
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
Review 13 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
2 out of 5
2 out of 5

Needs improvement

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May 13, 2010
By redfin
from Southwest OH
Advantages: Features
Disadvantages: Performance, Quality
"this is the third one purchased, design needs improved. the idea is good, but poor quality. Support bracket will break if you do not modify w/ extra support. Adjustment pole should be secured in one position once heigth is determined"
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
Review 14 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Very good - I like

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April 19, 2010
By kevcarp
from Raleigh, NC
Advantages: Design, Features
Disadvantages: Quality
"This product is very good. I'd have given it a 5 and a "great" if the black plastic holder that forms the top of the "roof" and strap holder was made of slightly thicker material - I can sense that it will be the first to break at some point. Overall, really good product, decent price, I'd recommend."
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Camping
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
Review 15 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
2 out of 5
2 out of 5

great idea, weak design

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March 26, 2010
By RDallas
from Dallas, TX
Advantages: Value for money
Disadvantages: Quality
"I'm about to buy my second one. While it was new, it was fantastic! The spreader is not strong enough to support very much weight over time and it snapped in half. The locking collar began slipping after a year. It is easier to buy and then reinforce/improve than to make my own."
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
Review 16 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Simple But Works

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March 20, 2010
By Roundball
from California
Advantages: Value for money
"Wish I would have had one of these years ago. Does the job as described. Easy to install on boat ."
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
Review 17 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
2 out of 5
2 out of 5

Boat Cover Support System

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May 4, 2009
By ChuckH
from Glens Falls, NY
Disadvantages: Difficult to use, Performance, Quality
"I purchased this item several years ago. The plastic piece on top of the pole broke soon after I started using it. The plastic is much too weak and the method of attaching the straps to the plastic was poor at best. I was able to rig up the support using an old ski belt and some cable ties which worked OK for about 2 years. Then last night as it was getting dark and I was covering my boat due to the rainy week ahead, the pole stopped working - wouldn't telescope properly. I expect my boat cover to look like a pool liner the next time I get up to the lake. As for the Boat Cover Support System, it is a great concept but poorly designed and of poor quality."
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
2 out of 5
2 out of 5

Only ok after modification

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March 21, 2008
By fishfan
from IL
"I don't like this cover support.
The back hooks are big and clunky, and they don't hook onto my rear rope cleats very well.
The anti-scuff tube that is supposed to protect the front of the bow never stays centered. I put it on centered, but the next time I uncover the boat, it has slipped off to one side or the other.
And last but not least, the center cover support piece is just bad. It is plastic and it is flimsy. The strap fits through clips on the side of the bracket, and if you try to tighten the straps, it starts to fold the support bracket down. The bracket will not support the cover in a heavy rain, and puddles will form in the back corners of your cover. Also the support pole fits into the bracket very, very tightly, and it is difficult to remove for stowage.
I modified the bracket by attaching a piece of cedar to the top of it to increase it's stability, and that barely makes this product ok."
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
3 out of 5
3 out of 5

Nifty, but Not Strong Enough

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March 5, 2008
By FishingGuruSteve
from Pocatello, ID
"Used three of these to support my pontoon boat cover, for 10 months with no problems. A stiff wind broke one of the supports. The plastic tee support at the top should be stronger."
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Other
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
Review 20 for Deluxe Boat Cover Support System
Overall Rating:
1 out of 5
1 out of 5

Great way to waste your money

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August 21, 2007
By Joe
"This maybe the worst product I have ever purchased. The plastic bar on the telescoping pole will bend under any pressure. I ended up using just the straps on a wood brace that I made."
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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