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Choosing the best boat cover for your needs isn’t always easy because there are a number of variables to consider, but since you’ve found the perfect boat, you certainly will want to protect your investment. We’ll say right up front that we think Westland’s are the best boat covers around, and we hope you’ll choose one. After all, we’re in the business of selling boat covers. But we’re boaters, too, and more than anything else we want to make sure you end up satisfied with your purchase and happy with your boating experience. Enough small talk — let’s get down to the brass tacks of what makes one boat cover better than another.

Westland™ bimini tops are made with materials that can handle harsh marine elements, but monthly maintenance is still important. Extend the life of your bimini top with these preventative tips.

Westland™ only uses industry standard materials to craft Select Fit™ and Exact Fit® boat covers. Years of experience from Westland's team of design engineers and pattern craftsman has taught us that you cannot cut corners when it comes to protecting a boat.

“We’ve Gotcha Covered™.” with our top 5 things to look for when buying a boat cover.

The latest technology coupled with Westland boat cover artisans yields a long-lasting cover that effectively protects the interior and exterior of boats. Small aspects of the best boat cover proves, “We’ve Gotcha Covered™”

Prevent pooling on your boat with Hangtyte™. Pooling provides a breeding ground for mildew and mold, which is unhealthy for you and your boat cover. Thanks to HangTyte™ you can eliminate standing water without support poles or climbing under the canvas.

Sunbrella® marine fabrics are resistant to mildew growth, however, mildew can grow on dirt or other substances that are not properly cleaned from the fabric. If you an accident happens on your Sunbrella® boat cover make sure to take care of it as soon as possible with these steps.

Even though Westland™ boat covers are made with mildew-resistant Sharkskin™ and Sunbrella® marine fabrics, mildew growth is still possible. Dirt can get embedded into the fabric and is a breeding ground for mildew. Regular monthly cleanings are a proactive way to avoid mildew growth and time consuming, vigorous cleanings. Find out more about how-to clean your cover each month.

Boats easily get damaged during trailering and storage when they do not have a quality cover to protect them. Westland™ Covers effectively protect boats, but they require a little TLC too. Prevent mildew and mold buildup by choosing a quality cover, an ideal pooling prevention system, and committing to regular cleanings.