The Carver by Covercraft Performance Poly-Guard Wide Series cover is a styled-to-fit cover built for 16.5' aluminum V-hull boats with a walk-thru windshield. Styled-to-fit means it's a semi-custom pattern cut to match the primary lines of this boat style, not a fully bespoke template, so it slips on quickly while still tracking the hull shape closely. It's sized for hulls up to a 100" maximum beam and works for travel, mooring, and long-term storage. Aluminum V-hull owners who want UV, rain, and debris protection without the cost of a one-off custom cover are the target buyer here.
The cover is made from 100% marine-grade polyester in an 8 oz Poly-Guard weave that's UV and mildew resistant, water repellent, and breathable enough to let interior moisture escape rather than trap it against your seats and deck. A 1/4" shock cord is encased into the hem to pull the cover snug around the hull, and sewn-in tie-down loops let you cinch it down for trailering. Construction is double-stitched throughout with fold four-ply seams that leave no raw edges, and anti-wick thread keeps water from migrating through the stitch holes. Carver backs the cover with a 5-year limited warranty per manufacturer specifications, and it's made in the USA.
Use this cover for highway travel, dockside mooring, or off-season storage when your aluminum V-hull sits idle for months. The encased shock cord and tie-down loops matter most at trailer speeds, where a loose cover flaps and chafes the finish. Pair it with a cover support kit to shed standing water and prevent pooling, and add a cabin dehumidifier for stored boats. Browse the rest of our boat covers and outfitting for matching support poles, vents, and cleaning gear to round out your layup.
| Specification |
Detail |
| Brand | Carver by Covercraft |
| Model/MPN | 72316P-10 |
| SKU | CW81826 |
| UPC | 813095026769 |
| Shipping Weight | 14 lbs |
| Fits | 16.5' Aluminum V-Hull boats with walk-thru windshield |
| Dimensions | 16.5' length, 100" maximum beam width |
| Material | 100% Marine-grade polyester, 8 oz Poly-Guard |
| Color | Grey |
| Intended Use | Travel, mooring, and storage |
| Warranty | 5 Year Limited Warranty |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this cover fit my aluminum V-hull boat?
It's cut for 16.5' aluminum V-hull boats with a walk-thru windshield and a maximum beam up to 100". Measure your boat's centerline length and widest beam before ordering. As a styled-to-fit cover, it matches the general profile of this boat style rather than a single exact model.
Can I trailer with this cover on?
Yes. The 1/4" shock cord encased in the hem pulls the cover tight, and sewn-in tie-down loops let you strap it down for highway travel. For best results at speed, snug the loops and use a support pole to keep the cover from flapping against the finish.
Is the Poly-Guard fabric waterproof?
The 8 oz Poly-Guard polyester is highly water repellent while staying breathable, so it sheds rain and resists UV and mildew but still lets interior moisture escape. That breathability is what prevents the trapped-condensation problem you get with fully sealed covers during storage.
What warranty comes with this cover?
Carver backs this cover with a 5-year limited warranty per manufacturer specifications. The cover is made in the USA with double-stitched, anti-wick thread construction and fold four-ply seams to hold up through repeated travel and storage cycles.
