Dallas Manufacturing Co. 18' Canoe/Kayak Cover

If you are looking to keep water out, do not purchase this product. After the first rain with the cover on, my canoe was completely filled with water. I removed the cover, bailed out the canoe and put the cover back on. My wife had the good idea of flipping the canoe over - hull up. Now when it rains, I don't have to bail out the canoe, but the part of the cover hanging down still fills with water. And the most amazing thing is that water easily enters the cover through the fabric, but it seems to effectively keep the water inside once it gets in! I am very concerned that the moisture trapped inside the cover will bake in the summer sun putting my hand built cedar canoe into a 100% humid steam bath - probably doing more damage than just exposure to water.Chances are that it does not keep out dust or UV light either so what's the point?

I've used this in the back yard for five years and it kept the canoe in good condition, protected from the sun. But it filled will water after a few strong rains and has been great for breeding mosquitoes. In the past year it has deteriorated and completely fallen to pieces. It is expensive. I would not buy another one.

not as water proof as I'd have liked them to be

Worked great sizes are a little off. They are on the big size so no problems with fitment.

The cover is heavy and seems durable. It was easy to put on and looks like it will keep the elements away from the canoe.

Not the thickest material, but it definitely gets the job done. Would like to see a heavier zipper on these.

It was just as expected a good simple cover that will protect well. I have had one before and they work well.

As described...it just works fine!