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Look at the shape of your boat's hull. Always measure your boat to be
sure you are ordering the correct cover. Do not rely entirely on manufacturer's
specifications!
When determining center line length, add for options such as bow
pulpits, trolling motors, and swim platforms. Measure in a flat straight line
from the tip of the bow to the farthest point aft that you intend to cover
(especially if you want to cover swim platforms). This measurement should be
taken through the center of the boat. Do not measure upward and cover
windshields, seats, etc.
When measuring maximum beam widths, also use a straight flat measurement
from side to side. Be careful - on some boats the windshield area is the widest,
on other boats, the transom may be the widest part of the boat.
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