How to Measure your frame to order the right canopy size
Most Canopies are measured by Inside Width and Total Outside Length.
Manufactures that require Outside measurements for both are: Aqua Lift, Captains Choice, Craftlander/NuCraft, Duralift, Hewitt, and Ryco.
Fabric Choices
Field Proven "American Made" Fabric:
Shelter-Rite® SR18 by Seaman Corporation - 7 Year Warranty
Rush-Co introduced Shelter-Rite 18oz fabric as the performance leading fabric to the Boat Lift Cover market nearly 15 years ago. The foundation of the 18oz vinyl coated fabric is a 5 ounce high-tenacity (strongest) polyester yarn. The top side and underside have 6.5 ounces of coating that provides superior tear resistance, ultra violet and anti-fungal protection, and water tightness. All cross seams are heat welded (not sewn). Shelter-Rite 18oz will not stretch, shrink or rot. An average cover weighs 65 pounds.
Shelter-Rite® SLT13 by Seaman Corporation. - 7 Year Warranty
Rush-Co's development team worked with Seaman Corporation engineers to design a new fabric specifically for Boat Lift Canopies. The foundation of this new LIGHTWEIGHT Shelter-Rite SLTI3 is identical to the Shelter-Rite 18oz fabric except the underside coating was reformulated and reduced to 1.5 ounces. We are able to reduce the weight of the fabric while maintaining the same tear resistance, ultra violet and anti-fungal protection, and water tightness as SR18. All cross seams are heat welded (not sewn). SLT13 will not stretch, shrink or rot. An average cover weighs 47 pounds.
Harbor-Time™ (11 oz). - 5 Year Warranty
Rush-Co has had great success with Harbor-Time fabric in the Boat Lift cover market. It is made from hybrid-coated polyester and is ideal for harsh marine environments because it offers exceptional resistance to abrasion while maintaining superior strength and visual appeal. Your customers will get compliments on its cloth like appearance. Harbor-Time is a highly water repellent cloth that is resistant to both mildew and ultraviolet light making it a durable choice for boat lift marine applications. Rush-Co has perfected heat welding Harbor-Time fabric seams (not sewn). An average cover weighs 42 pounds.
Hydrofend (8 oz). - 5 Year Warranty
Hydrofend is made from solution-dyed polyester with a water resistant back coating. This marine fabric is engineered for superior hydros and breathability. The coating on the underside prevents abrasion while the matte, woven top gives an attractive, outward-facing look. This easy to put on/off the lift, light weight 8oz water-resistant material is a great option for your boat lift canopy. Hydrofend has a 5 year warranty.
RecWater (19 oz). - 5 Year Warranty
RecWater is made of solution-dyed acrylic fibers with PVC coating on one side. The PVC coating is color matched with the acrylic, thus, combining the elegance of the acrylic fabric with PVC for 100% waterproof performance. The 190z waterproof fabric makes RecWater a suitable option for vour boat lift cover in extreme weather conditions. RecWater has a 5 year warranty.
Please call for RecWater canopy lead times; these lead times may vary from our standard 5-7 day lead time due to raw material inventory.
