Winter Cover Structure Pogo 3

The setup with the mast in place makes your sailboat particularly suitable for using a custom winter cover.

Simplify your boat's winter protection by choosing our tailored cover.

The custom tarp we make for your boat has no frame, as we take advantage of the boom's presence to create a tent-like cover over the entire vessel. This reusable tarp represents a long-term saving, lasting from eight to 15 years (with a thorough seam inspection after about eight years), depending on maintenance, provided it is absolutely removed during storms.

It is crucial to properly adjust the cover, as a strong gust of wind can tear a poorly fitted cover. Proper tensioning of straps and ropes is essential.

The winter cover is equipped with ventilation

For the covers, we use a polyester tarp coated with PVC on both sides, offering durability, lightness, low elasticity, and resistance to mold and abrasion—ideal characteristics for protecting your sailboat. However, this material is not breathable, which is why we sew in essential vents to ensure airflow under the tarp during the long months of installation.

Quality with a selection of durable marine materials

To ensure maximum lifespan, we avoid using stainless steel eyelets, preferring strong strap buckles or quick-release fasteners. Metal eyelets are known to cause abrasion and should never be in direct contact with the surface to be protected. Our seams are sewn with sailcloth thread resistant to breaking and UV rays to guarantee optimal durability.

Expertise that guarantees a fitted tarp

Your boat’s cover usually comes in two parts connected by a zipper, most often between the mast and the cockpit companionway. Reinforcements are sewn at all stress points. The cover passes over the stanchions and extends slightly down the hull. The tarp is secured from inside the boat at each stanchion base, usually with a strap passing through a ladder lock.
We never plan for fastenings that require drilling; there are enough natural attachment points on board.
The mast base is enclosed in a collar that is strapped at the top to limit water ingress.

The design and execution are carefully crafted to provide you with protection that fully meets your requirements.