Taylor Made Boat Covers

Taylor Made has been building canvas for boats since 1908, and boat covers remain one of the clearest expressions of that heritage. The company traces its experience fabricating high-quality, custom canvas tops all the way back to its beginnings. Today, Taylor Made boat covers span multiple fit levels and fabrics, so owners of everything from small inflatables to center console boats with T-tops can find a cover matched to how they store, haul, and use their boat.

Three Fit Levels for Different Needs

A cover that fits poorly flaps, chafes, and pools water, so fit is where Taylor Made focuses its engineering. Its custom-fit, semi-custom, and universal-fit covers are built to stand up to outdoor elements, roadway travel, and everyday wear.

• Universal covers: The BoatGuard line, including BoatGuard Eclipse, is aimed at trailerable boats and general-purpose protection.
• Semi-custom covers: These are designed to fit several makes and models of boats with similar hull styles. To choose correctly, you need to know your boat's beam width and center line length. Hull-specific options include V-hull runabout, pontoon, paddle boat, and T-top covers.
• Custom covers: Specialty options include custom inflatable boat covers fitted to your make, model, and year so they will not wind-whip while trailering.

Hot Shot and Ultima Fabrics

Fabric choice is the other major decision. Hot Shot is a lightweight 400-denier solution-dyed polyester that offers dependable everyday protection with excellent resistance to water, mildew, and UV rays. It is a breathable, acrylic-coated polyester, which helps limit trapped moisture under the cover.

For harsher conditions, Ultima steps up the specification. Ultima is a 600-denier, 7 oz. fabric, compared with Hot Shot's 400-denier, 6.25 oz. construction, and is positioned for hot, humid climates and applications needing extra strength. It offers roughly 30% higher tensile strength than Hot Shot. Warranty terms vary by product and fabric, so check the listing for the coverage that applies to the cover you choose.

Construction details matter too. Some Taylor Made covers are stitched with Gore Tenara thread, which is guaranteed to outlast the fabric in which it is used. Seams are a common failure point on covers exposed to sun and weather, so durable thread is a practical advantage.

Factory-Matched Canvas Through Ameritex

Taylor Made also supplies boat builders, and that experience carries over to replacement covers. Its Ameritex Fabric Systems brand partners with leading boat builders to design and manufacture precision-fit canvas. Boat owners can get factory-matched replacement covers made with the original patterns and fabrics. If your canvas carries a sewn-in Ameritex or Taylor Made logo, this is a direct route to a replacement that matches the original.

Choosing the Right Cover

• Decide whether the cover is for storage, trailering, or both, since trailering demands a snug fit and strong seams.
• Measure beam width and center line length before ordering a semi-custom cover.
• Note any accessories such as bow rails, T-tops, swim platforms, or outboard motors that affect fit.
• Match fabric to climate: Hot Shot for dependable everyday protection, Ultima where heat, humidity, and strength matter most.

Browse the full Taylor Made brand page for the company's wider marine lineup, or explore the broader Boat Covers category to compare options from other makers alongside Taylor Made's fitted and universal designs.