Boat Cover Recommendation for a 1987 Stratos 179V Bass Boat

Published 12/15/2014

Question:

I HAVE A 87 STRATOS 179V BASS BOAT w/ 150 MERC OUTBOARD. IN ALL OF YOUR PICTURES, THE HULLS SHOWN ARE OF RUN- ABOUTS/SKI BOATS. MY CONCERN IS WITH THE FIT FOR BASS BOATS THAT HAVE TROLLING MOTORS AND LOWER WINDSHIELDS. WHAT MODEL COVER IS RECOMMENDED FOR TOWING AND STORAGE?

asked by: HANDY

Expert Reply:

The covers like the Classic Accessories Hurricane Fishing Boat Cover # 052963889383 will work on bass boats like yours, but you will need to consider your trolling motor when you install the cover. You would either want to remove the trolling motor before you install the cover or come up with a way to protect the cover from the blades of it.

Some people will use an old deflated basketball to place over the blades of the motor before you install the cover.

From the research I did it looks like your 1987 Stratos 179V Bass Boat is 18 feet long. The # CA20004 would work well for you then as it is designed to fit 16 to 18-1/2 foot long boats. This cover will work great for both towing and storing.

expert reply by: Jameson C