Cover or no cover

anti-shoobies · Posted: May 20, 2003 5:38 pm Post subject: Cover or no cover

Are covered fat sacs really worth the 30-40 bucks?? I am planning on having a sac on the floor in the back and in the storage area under the bow (closed bow). Which ones really need a cover and why? I need some more guidance, as usual.

DaveBrowning · Posted: May 20, 2003 6:48 pm Post subject:

We got ours with the covers just to have a little more protection. I would recommend getting them with a cover.

Hyperryd · Addict Joined: 03 May 2003 Posts: 604 City: Central Cali

Mine have covers and I still think one is leaking. I wouldn't want to run without them or I would be worried all the time. I'm anal enough without having to worry about a waterbed leak in my boat.

Jon · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1176

If the sack is going to be out in the open, I would get a cover. If its going to be hidden the whole time, I wouldn't worry about it. Thats just from my experiences.

anti-shoobies · Posted: May 21, 2003 5:42 pm Post subject:

What are you experiences Jon?

Jay Dutton · Posted: May 22, 2003 4:44 pm Post subject:

I've got 3 sacks in my boat a 600 lbs (BG Brand? It's got a buddah guy on it) and two covered launch pads. I've patched my coverless one twice and it really doesn't get stepped on at all. My two covered ones get stepped and sat on all the time and I've had no problems w/them at all. Also the covered ones are much firmer filled, don't slosh around and hold their shape better.

I agree w/Jon, if it's going to be concealed in a locker a coverless one will be fine.

anti-shoobies · Posted: May 22, 2003 5:20 pm Post subject:

Ok guys, thanks a lot for all your help.

Partyb · Posted: May 22, 2003 5:28 pm Post subject:

I agree with jon. I have one uncovered, and two covered. I have not yet had a problem with the uncovered (in front for about 5 months, no real walking on it) But have had on of the rear ones (covered) for about 5 years and still no problem. I would get the cover, better safe then sorry and then do not have to worry about people walking on it, and especially fins.