What is a good thickness for a boat cover?

What is a good thickness for a boat cover?

For long trips, the weight or thickness of the fabric should be a minimum of 300 denier, and 600 denier or 12-oz. would be much better. Denier is a term that quantifies the thickness of a fiber, and the measurement in diameter of the fiber; the higher the denier, the stronger the fiber.Jun 5, 2019

Should my boat cover be waterproof?

Lots of fabric manufacturers say their products are waterproof but often they really mean water resistant, or sometimes water repellent. In order to be truly waterproof, a boat cover must let no water through at all, which requires some very specific characteristics.Jan 25, 2017