Cover for inflatable on Weaver Davits

[rappja]

I am about to install Weaver davits for my 10.2 foot West Marine inflatable dinghy. Does anyone have a cover they can recommend? Of course, the ready made covers advertised are for the top of the boat. I need one for the bottom.

 

[4umfreak]

Does top/bottom cover matter?
I'm using a cheap amazon cover on my 8' rib. I did sew a 2' scrap of sunbrella as a side extension along the upper tube as it was largely unprotected. The lower tube is mostly in shadow while I'm in my slip.

 

[fishheadbarandgrill]

I did the same as 4umfreak. I didn't worry about the bottom as much the upper tube (mainly the rub rail. I usually remove the cover when underway.

 

[4umfreak]

I did the same as 4umfreak. I didn't worry about the bottom as much the upper tube (mainly the rub rail. I usually remove the cover when underway.

Definitely remove it while underway!

I forgot once and looked like a dragster at the end of the strip! I just about lost it as the clips came undone and the 'chute got tangled in the handrail and landed in my wake.