Vico Plastics Boat Cover Supports

Vico Plastics Boat Cover Supports: Built to Last Through Every Season

When it comes to protecting your boat between trips, a quality cover is only as good as the system holding it up. Vico Plastics — through its marine division, Vico Marine — has spent more than 30 years engineering cover support solutions that keep covers taut, covers dry, and boat interiors free from the mold and mildew that plague poorly supported covers. Based in Janesville, Wisconsin, Vico Plastics works directly with boat manufacturers, canvas mills, and trim shops to develop products that meet demanding OEM and aftermarket standards alike.

Telescoping Cam-Lock Support Poles

The flagship of Vico Plastics' boat cover supports lineup is their telescoping cam-lock support pole series. These poles are engineered with die cast collars and stainless steel components, allowing them to hold up to 170 lbs — more than twice the capacity of standard thumbscrew mooring poles. Available in multiple size ranges (such as 28"–47" and 34"–59"), each pole features silver anodized, heat-treated aluminum tubing with a ribbed profile for added rigidity and long-term durability in any climate. An ergonomic cam-lock mechanism makes height adjustment quick and tool-free. To safeguard your boat's interior, each pole is fitted with a synthetic TPE rubber crutch tip that prevents scuffs or marring on flooring and upholstery.

• Die cast collars & stainless steel hardware for superior strength
• Anodized, heat-treated aluminum tubing engineered to withstand any climate
• Ergonomic cam-lock for fast, tool-free height adjustment
• Synthetic TPE rubber crutch tips protect flooring from indents and marring
• Multiple length ranges to fit a wide variety of boat sizes

The FLEX-SUPPORT System

For boaters who don't require venting but still need reliable cover protection, Vico Plastics offers their innovative FLEX-SUPPORT. Rather than a rigid tip, the rubber sides are designed to "mushroom" down to match your cover's angle, dispersing weight and shielding the cover fabric from rips and tears. The FLEX-SUPPORT can be sewn directly into the cover for professional canvas shops who want to provide customers with a fixed, permanent tenting point — or used as a standalone topper for any existing support pole without tools or sewing for quick DIY installation.

Swivel Pole Bases for Professional Installation

Rounding out the system, Vico Plastics' swivel rubber pole bases make installing a cover dramatically easier. The thermoplastic rubber pad grips firmly to seat cushions, EVA foam, and soft flooring without slipping, while the wide base disperses the pole's weight across a larger surface area to prevent crutch-tip indentations. A locking wing nut secures the pole at multiple angles, so you can properly tent the cover without climbing in and out of the boat repeatedly during installation.

Made in the USA, Built for the Water

Vico Plastics maintains ISO-compliant production processes with quality checks at every stage, ensuring every support pole and accessory that leaves Janesville, Wisconsin is consistent and dependable. Their commitment to sustainable manufacturing — including the use of regrind materials to reduce plastic waste — reflects a brand that takes as much care of the environment as it does your boat. Whether you're a professional canvas shop or a weekend boater preparing for winter storage, Vico Plastics boat cover supports offer a complete, integrated solution.