Bought a Westland Boat Cover for my Lightning C4

[prorider17 30]

Hey everyone, I wanted to share some photos of the Westland cover I got for my 2005 Lightning C4. I would've loved to have spent a pretty penny in getting a sewlong cover or some really fancy cover, but my wallet preferred going with Westland more! Long story short, I scored a great deal on the Westland cover on iBoats.com and purchased the cover that fit my model with the X-Treme Tower and covered the swim platform. I elected to go with the Sharkskin Premium fabric since it had a 7 year warranty and was supposed to be really good. 

Installing the cover was about as straight forward as you can get, but I must say, that thing was TIGHT! I hope it stretches, because the back right corner where the cover meets the swim platform barely makes it over. No need for anti-pooling poles. I used the supplied buckles and cinch straps. The cover comes well built and has two vents just past the front windshield. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have. 

Overall thoughts - I'm very happy with the cover, considering the price I paid and what I got. I don't know how it'll hold up, how it'll handle highway speeds, or how it vents moisture. Only time will tell. 

 

[Zheld5 1]

How is the cover holding up? Still happy with it? Also what Bimini cover is that? I bought my boat used and the factory Bimini is a pain to deal with and it won’t fold up so I have to take it off every time I leave the lake. Thanks for any help I have a 04 elite v

[prorider17 30]

@Zheld5 - I am! Only two downsides:

1. I feel like their template could be an extra inch longer because the cover is a PITA to fully cover my swim platform. Not the end of the world, but it requires extra effort.

2. I had a strap tear, and Westland offered to reimburse me if I got it repaired by a shop, but I did it on my own. 

Overall, I'm really happy with it. For the money, it does what it's supposed to well.

[Zheld5 1]

Awesome Thank you