It's a beautiful sunny day. You head for the dock and off you go to enjoy the fine weather. Let's face it: sunshine is essential for a good time on the water - and for enjoying summer to the full.
When your outing is over, you cover your benches to protect them from tomorrow's rain... but did you cover them the day before, when the sun was shining?
The sun may be pleasant company, but it can quickly become a problem. In fact, UV rays can do more damage than rain to your pontoon benches - making them an underestimated enemy.
Find out why, and more importantly, how to protect your benches with simple, long-lasting solutions from Canada.
1. The effects of the sun on boat benches
When the boat is parked alongside a quay or on a trailer, its benches are still exposed to the sun.
Consequences:
- Vinyl discolors, rapidly losing its original appearance;
- The material cracks and dries out, especially at the seams and in the areas subject to the most stress;
- The inside of the bench heats up, weakening the foam and causing deformation.
2. Solutions offered by Canada Pontoon
At Canada Pontoon, we offer a personalized service to all our customers, based on your budget and needs. Here are a few suggestions for protecting your benches from the sun that can be adapted to your reality.
2.1 Custom-made pontoon boat covers
If you're looking for a durable solution, a custom cover is the ideal option. Perfectly molded to your pontoon, it offers excellent protection against UV rays and the elements. What's more, it's easy to install, making it ideal for regular use.
2.2 Standard boat canvas
A more economical choice would be to use any type of canvas to cover your pontoon boat. If you choose this option, however, you'll need to think of a way of securing it (clips, ropes, straps, etc.) so that it can be more easily reused. A standard boat cover may therefore be less practical, but it still offers protection from the sun - which is better than nothing!
2.3 Bench covers
Boat bench covers are an excellent way to protect individual benches and more exposed areas, as well as providing extra protection for a large pontoon boat cover. They're easy to remove and maintain.
Did you know that our pontoon benches come with a 6-year warranty? That said, like everything else, they last longer if they're well cared for. A boat cover and bench cover will keep them looking new longer, and avoid the cost of premature replacement: a great way to make the most of your investment!
3. Other maintenance tips
To further maximize the life of your benches, here are a few additional maintenance tips:
• Protect your benches regularly with the right products: https://canadapontoon.com/shop/ovg-vinyl-guard-1165?category=2509;
• Avoid abrasive or alcohol-based products;
• Ventilate the boat to avoid the risk of mildew and dampness under the canvas.
To summarize
After a beautiful day on the lake, protecting your benches from the sun becomes essential. Fortunately, Canada Pontoon has everything you need to keep them beautiful, sturdy and comfortable for many seasons to come.
Need assistance? Contact our team and we'll be happy to offer you personalized service, according to your budget and needs!