B&G Vulcan 12 Suncover - Protective Display Cover
B&G Vulcan 12 Suncover - Protective Display Cover — Product description
The B&G Vulcan 12 Suncover is the purpose-built cover for your Vulcan 12 chartplotter. It's white thermoplastic that shrugs off sun, salt, and spray when the display isn't in use. It fits snug over the screen and stays put, so your helm stays protected between trips and your plotter looks sharp for years.
Your chartplotter earns its spot at the helm, and it pays for it. Sun beats down on the screen all day. Salt spray finds every seam. Fog and dew settle overnight, and dust works into the bezel while the boat sits on the trailer or on the mooring. The B&G Vulcan 12 Suncover is the simple fix. It's a purpose-built cover that slips over your Vulcan 12 display and takes all that abuse so the plotter doesn't have to.
This isn't a generic wrap. It's molded specifically for the Vulcan 12, so it fits the display face exactly, no slack, no gaps, no fussing with straps that never quite hold. B&G makes the cover in white thermoplastic, which does two jobs at once. It sheds water and salt instead of soaking them up, and the light color reflects sunlight so the covered display stays cooler in direct sun. That matters more than people think. Heat and UV are what fade a screen, cloud a lens, and make plastic brittle over a few seasons. Keep the sun off it and the whole unit ages a lot slower.
The fit is snug enough to stay put even at speed. If you run offshore and leave the cover on for a delivery or a fast passage, it won't lift or flap the way a loose universal cover does. That firm fit is also why it seals out spray so well. Once it's seated over the display, wind-driven salt and fog have a hard time getting to the screen, the buttons, or the connectors behind the bezel. For a boat that lives outside, that's the difference between a plotter that looks new in year five and one that's chalky and hard to read.
B&G built its name with sailors, and this cover is right at home on a cruising or club-racing boat where the Vulcan 12 sits out on a pedestal or a bulkhead under a dodger. But it's just as useful on a center console or a hardtop powerboat. Anywhere the display is exposed between trips, the cover pays for itself. Trailer boaters get the most obvious benefit. Road grime, bugs, and UV on the highway are brutal on an uncovered screen, and this cover takes all of it. Come launch day you pull it off and the plotter's clean and ready.
Using it is about as simple as gear gets. Power the Vulcan 12 down, push the cover on over the display face, and you're done. Pull it off before you power up. There's nothing to wire, nothing to adjust, and nothing to break. When it gets salty, rinse it with fresh water and let it dry. Store it flat or over the display and it'll last for years of covering and uncovering.
One note on fit. It's made for the Vulcan 12 specifically, so if you've got a different Vulcan in the family, match the cover to your exact display size. And on a very tight flush-mount install, it's worth checking clearance around the bezel before you seat it fully. Genuine part number 000-14152-001, so what you get is the cover B&G designed for this display, not a close-enough substitute.
It's a small piece of gear for what it saves you. A replacement chartplotter is a serious expense, and a faded or crazed screen hurts resale when you sell the boat. A few seconds of pulling a cover on and off protects an investment worth many times what the cover costs. That's the kind of cheap insurance every helm should have, and it's why we keep these on the shelf for every Vulcan owner who comes through.
Key Features
- White thermoplastic construction reflects heat and sheds water, so it holds up to constant sun and salt exposure.
- Custom-molded for the B&G Vulcan 12, so it fits the display face exactly with no slack or gaps.
- Firm fit that holds even at high speeds, so it won't lift or flap on a fast run.
- Protects against wind, fog, salt spray, and UV rays, the four things that age a helm display fastest.
- Simple push-on, pull-off design, so it takes seconds to cover up when you shut the plotter down.
- White color reflects sunlight, keeping the covered display cooler in direct sun.
- Genuine B&G part 000-14152-001, so it matches the display's size and finish out of the box.
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized B&G reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | B&G Vulcan 12 Suncover |
|---|---|
| Brand | B&G |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 000-14152-001 |
| UPC | 9420024168011 |
| Compatible Display | B&G Vulcan 12 |
| Display Size | 12 inches |
| Accessory Type | Protective sun cover |
| Series | Vulcan |
| Material | Thermoplastic |
| Color | White |
| Weather Protection | Wind, fog, salt spray, and UV rays |
| Country of Origin | China |
Frequently asked questions
What does the B&G Vulcan 12 Suncover fit?
It's designed specifically for the B&G Vulcan 12 chartplotter. It's molded to that display's dimensions, so it fits the screen face without gaps. If you have a different Vulcan model, match the cover to your exact display size.
What is the suncover made of?
White thermoplastic. It sheds water and salt rather than soaking them up, and the light color reflects sunlight to keep the covered display cooler in direct sun.
What does it protect against?
Wind, fog, salt spray, and UV rays. Those are the four things that fade a screen, cloud a lens, and make bezel plastic brittle over time. Keeping the sun and salt off the display when it's not in use extends its life.
Will it stay on at high speed?
Yes. The fit is snug enough to hold a firm seat even at high speeds, so it won't lift or flap on a fast run or a delivery. Just remember to pull it off before you power the plotter up.
Is this a genuine B&G part?
Yes. This is B&G part number 000-14152-001, the cover B&G designed for the Vulcan 12. It matches the display's size and finish, so you're not fighting a close-enough universal cover.
Why do I need a suncover if my boat is already covered?
UV and salt still reach a helm display even under a mooring cover or in an open cockpit. Sun is what ages a screen fastest, so a cover made for the display face gives it the closest protection and keeps the plotter looking new for years.
Can I leave it on while trailering or in storage?
That's one of the best times to use it. Road grime, bugs, and highway UV are hard on an uncovered screen, and the cover takes all of it. It's also ideal for offseason storage and between trips at the dock.
Does the cover interfere with the display's operation?
No. It goes over the display face while the unit is powered down, so it doesn't affect the screen or the WiFi and Bluetooth antennas. Take it off before you turn the plotter on.
Will it work with a flush-mounted Vulcan 12?
It's designed to fit over the display's front. On a very tight flush-mount install, check the clearance around the bezel before seating the cover fully so it sits flat.
What color is the cover?
White. Beyond looking clean at the helm, the light color reflects sunlight, which helps keep the display underneath cooler in direct sun.
