| If you are planning on spending your vacation on | | | | When it comes to storing or towing them, dinghy |
| water, you might want to take your own dinghy | | | | covers come in handy. A dinghy cover is an |
| with you. Using your own dinghy is economical if | | | | essential item since it gives protection to the |
| you planning on spending a lot of time on the | | | | dinghy. When purchasing a dinghy cover, one |
| water and can save you money on hiring one in | | | | should carefully select a durable and strong cover |
| the long term. | | | | that will provide the maximum security for the |
| These small types of boats are made in different | | | | boat. |
| sizes. People sailing on small yachts can carry | | | | A dinghy cover should be strong enough to |
| dinghies that are small or inflatable or if it is too | | | | protect the boat from the sun, rain or any other |
| large for the boat, it can be towed. Dinghies are | | | | weather condition and most importantly they |
| usually fixed with a small ring on the bow which is | | | | should come with releasing buckles, webbing nylon, |
| used for towing or anchoring. | | | | fastening straps and hull straps. There are flat |
| Major components of a dinghy are ; | | | | covers, boom up covers, trailing ones and mast |
| Oars - As standard the dinghy is fixed with two | | | | up covers, all of which serve different purposes. |
| oars on either side which are also known as | | | | Manufactured in strong Poly cotton or heavy duty |
| rowlocks. | | | | polyester material, dinghy covers can be made in |
| Motor – A powerful motor enables the dinghy | | | | different sizes and prices. Fit enough to be used |
| to go at very high speed, for example an engine | | | | by all ages these covers are made by using |
| with a 15 horsepower outboard can reach speeds | | | | breathable waterproof material and acrylic |
| of up to 25 mph. | | | | materials and usually include an ultra violet coating. |
| Sail – Raised up by pulling a rope, the sail can | | | | High quality ones are Anti fungicidal and lasts |
| come in different shapes and sizes. | | | | under any weather condition. |
| Apart from the above, dinghies should also contain | | | | Usually manufactured in standard sizes these |
| life jackets, flares and a hand bailer. Various useful | | | | covers can be purchased online. If required one |
| dinghy accessories and products are available on | | | | can give measurements and place an order to fit |
| the market today and they can easily be ordered | | | | exact specifications. Dinghy covers are an ideal |
| online. | | | | choice if your yacht is always on the move. |