Boat Seat Covers And Accessories

Boat seat covers provide a necessary barrier to avoid damage through potentially harmful agents such as snow, water, wind, insects and rain.

The main damaging agent that can be shut out with covers is the sun though, as UV radiation is a prime actor in aging seats and thinning out the threads that hold the upholstery together.

With covers, you will avoid the cracking and fading of surfaces so typical in the warmer latitudes. And in those cases where rodents can be a problem, covers will also allow you to avoid that mice, rats or squirrels start nesting in your boat.

Besides acting as protectors of your boat's seats, covers also add aesthetic value to the appearance of your boat, whether you choose ones that match the colors of your boat or go for a dash of contrast with an unusual choice of fabric, the right selection will be pleasing to passers-by and will make your boat look well maintained.

Boat seat accessories are similar, in the sense that they all have a utilitarian purpose but also often offer visual pleasure that adds to the overall look of your boat. There are lots of different seating accessories that have been invented - here is a rundown of the most common and useful ones:

* Stowaway and add-height cushions: these are either extra cushions that can be stored away from the seat after use, or cushions with special straps intended to be used to sit on the backrest of a back-to-back boat seat, fro increased height.

* Shampoos and sun protectants: washing products to clean the seat, and long-lasting UV filter pastes that give sun [protection even when there is no cover.

* Add-on and pedestal-mounted coolers: Various kinds of coolers to hold drinks and fresh food, they are meant to be fixes to the side of the boat seat or around the base of the pedestal of a helmsman's or fisherman's seat.

* Backrest storage grids: Aldo for helm and fishing seats, these are meant to add easily accessible storage space for fishing paraphernalia, instrumentation, and other small useful items.

* Shade umbrellas: these are small foldable umbrellas, usually mounted on a special bracket and provide protection from the sun and from rain to anyone spending a lot of time in the seat. The pole can usually be bent to be directed towards the sun.

* Drink and can holders: They usually hold one or two cans, and are very useful to keep your beer near you in rough seas.