{"product_id":"carver-77518p-10-pontoon-boat-cover-186-haze-gray","title":"Carver 77518P-10 Pontoon Storage Cover 18'6\" Haze Gray","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Carver 77518P-10 is a styled-to-fit storage cover for pontoons with a bimini top and rails that enclose the whole deck. It's cut for an 18 foot 6 inch centerline with beam up to 102 inches, sewn from Performance Poly-Guard marine-grade polyester in Haze Gray. One cover to keep rain, sun, and grime off the whole boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carver 77518P-10 is a styled-to-fit storage cover built for pontoons that run a bimini top and rails enclosing the full deck. It's cut for an 18 foot 6 inch centerline with beam width up to 102 inches, and it's sewn from Carver's Performance Poly-Guard marine-grade polyester in Haze Gray. If you park your pontoon on a lift, a trailer, or in the side yard through the off-season, this is the cover that keeps rain, sun, and grime off the whole deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is where this cover earns its money. Poly-Guard is a marine-grade polyester with a water-repellent finish, so morning dew and a passing shower bead up and run off instead of soaking through to your seats. It carries a UV-protective treatment too, which matters more than most folks think. Sun is what cracks vinyl and fades carpet over a few seasons, and a cover that blocks it pays for itself. The weave is also mildew resistant, so your interior stays fresh through months of storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the fully-enclosing-deck cut, which Carver calls FED. It's shaped for pontoons where the rails wrap the entire deck and a bimini top sits in the middle. You don't have to pull the bimini before you cover the boat. The pattern is roomy enough to go over a large folded top, so you drop the bimini, throw the cover, and you're done. That's a real time-saver when you're winterizing and the weather's already turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarver sews heavy-duty tie-down straps right into the cover. They cinch the skirt down tight so wind can't get under the edge and turn your cover into a sail. On an enclosed-rail pontoon you'll sometimes need to route a strap around a bimini support or a rail upright, and that's normal. Take a minute to run them clean and the whole thing sits tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaze Gray is an easy color to live with. It's light enough to reflect heat instead of baking your interior, and it doesn't show every speck of pollen and dust the way a dark cover does. It also blends in next to most pontoon fences, so the boat looks tidy under wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of tips from boaters who store these long-term. If your boat sits out in the open, stand a support pole up under the center of the cover so rain and snow shed to the sides instead of pooling in the middle. Pooled water is the enemy of any storage cover, and a single pole solves it. For highway travel this cover works, but back up the sewn-in straps with a set of one-inch ratchet straps and pad the bow rail so the fabric doesn't chafe at the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare is simple. The mildew-resistant finish does a lot of the work, but no fabric wins if you trap water under it. Don't bag the boat up soaking wet and walk away for the winter. Let it dry, air the cover out every few weeks if you can, and you'll get years out of it. Hose the cover down when it gets dusty and let it dry before folding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit is everything with a storage cover, so measure before you buy. Carver builds this one to an 18 foot 6 inch centerline length with a maximum 102 inch beam. Measure your pontoon from the tip of the nose cone straight back to the stern along the centerline, and measure the widest point of the deck fence. If both numbers land at or under these figures, you're in the right cover. A cover that's cut too small won't reach the rails, and one that's way oversized flaps and holds water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Owners of 18 to 18 and a half foot pontoons with an enclosed-rail deck who want one cover for off-season storage, lift storage, or mooring between weekends. It's not a travel top for running down the lake with people aboard. It's a protective cover for when the boat's parked. If that's what you need and your centerline and beam fall inside the numbers, the 77518P-10 is a straightforward, well-built choice from a USA cover maker with three decades behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePerformance Poly-Guard marine-grade polyester resists water, UV, and mildew for full-season storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCut for an 18 foot 6 inch centerline with beam width up to 102 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully-enclosing-deck (FED) design for pontoons with a bimini top and rails that wrap the whole deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoomy pattern fits over a large folded bimini top, so you don't have to remove it first\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty sewn-in tie-down straps hold the cover tight in wind and on the road\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHaze Gray reflects heat and hides dust better than a dark cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater-repellent finish sheds rain and morning dew instead of soaking through\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMildew-resistant treatment protects seats and carpet through long storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA by Carver with over 30 years of cover fabrication experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Carver by Covercraft reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat boats does the 77518P-10 fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePontoons with a bimini top and rails that fully enclose the deck, up to an 18 foot 6 inch centerline length and a maximum 102 inch beam width. Measure your boat's centerline and widest deck point before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to take my bimini top down first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou lower it, but you don't remove it. This cut is roomy enough to go over a large folded bimini top. On enclosed rails you may need to route a strap around a bimini support, which is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the cover made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCarver's Performance Poly-Guard, a marine-grade polyester with a water-repellent finish, UV protection, and a mildew-resistant treatment. Haze Gray color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does it attach to the boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty tie-down straps are sewn right into the cover. You cinch them down so the skirt sits tight and wind can't get under the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I trailer the boat with this cover on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built mainly for storage, lift, and mooring. For highway travel, back up the sewn-in straps with one-inch ratchet straps and pad the bow rail so the fabric doesn't chafe at the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I stop water from pooling on top?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eStand a support pole up under the center of the cover so rain and snow shed to the sides. A single pole keeps water from pooling in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it keep mildew off my interior?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe fabric is mildew resistant, which helps a lot. The one thing that beats any cover is trapped moisture, so don't store the boat soaking wet and air the cover out every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a one-person job to put on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's doable solo, but a lot easier with two people, especially getting the fit right around the bimini cutouts. Take your time so you don't strain a seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHaze Gray. It's light enough to reflect heat and it hides dust and pollen better than a dark cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it protect against sun damage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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