Looking for a cover that won't get moldy.

[mkov608]

It's time to retire the old Sea-Doo brand covers; after 2-3 years in Florida, they look like a mold growth science project. I searched the forum for covers and ran across some threads covering Poppy and Seal Skin covers, but I couldn't reply.

Anyone out there in a high humidity environment who owns a cover that won't end up looking like this in 2 years? I even treated these when they were brand new with Moldex Mold sealant. It didn't work very well.

 

[mikidymac]

It doesn't exist. All covers will ge mold if left outside. It's the dirt that gets trapped in them that causes the mold, not the fabric itself.
Poppy and the others will also, just wash it regularly and treat it with a water repellent.

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

One element choice that might help with mold control is borax powder.

Does Borax Kill Mold? Cleaning, Removal, Powder, Detergent, Solution

 

[mkov608]

It doesn't exist. All covers will ge mold if left outside. It's the dirt that gets trapped in them that causes the mold, not the fabric itself.
Poppy and the others will also, just wash it regularly and treat it with a water repellent.

Well crap! Guess that's the price you pay for living on the gulf coast.

 

[mikidymac]

Even here in California they get moldy.

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

Move to Havasu!

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

There's a boat at our marina that had one of these at one time:

BilgeWizard shore use bilge ventilator.