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June 17th, 2008

Protect Your Boat with a Humble Tarpaulin

  • Jun. 17th, 2008 at 5:56 PM
If you are in the enviable position of owning a boat, you’ll already know that storage is a major consideration for any yacht or boat owner. Boat ownership is an expensive business at the best of times, but year-round mooring can make it prohibitively costly. That’s why many boat owners choose to store their boat on dry land when it’s not in use, either in a garage or on a driveway. However, even the fitted boat covers that protect from damage in storage are expensive, costing from £100 upwards. Tarpaulins from Tarpaflex Ltd. provide a low-cost solution to this without sacrificing any of the protection.
 
Over 127,000 visitors attended the 2008 Collins Stewart London Boat Show at ExCeL in January of this year - more than ever before. There was also a rise in sales at the event this year, evidence of the nation’s enduring love affair with boats. But in this time of cutbacks and credit crunches, even boat owners want ways to make savings. For those who will be storing their boats until the price of fuel becomes less ridiculous, or just for those who want to keep their prize possession out of the rain when not being used, an economy tarpaulin from Tarpaflex is a great low-cost alternative to a fitted boat cover.
 
Tarpaflex economy tarpaulins offer perfect coverage and protection for any size or type of boat, from simply dinghy to awe-inspiring yacht. They are 100% waterproof to prevent seepage from rainfall, no matter how torrential, and they are both rot-proof and shrink-proof so that they can be re-used winter after winter. They even remain flexible to a staggering minus 20 degrees Celsius, which means your precious seafaring vessel will even withstand an ice-storm, potentially saving thousands in damages with a budget purchase.
 
Boats are also stored through fair weather too, of course, and these tarpaulins are just as handy in protecting against sun damage, thanks to their protection against the sun’s harmful UV rays. Every tarpaulin is made from a polyethylene material which is then laminated on both sides with high density polyethylene. This makes the tarpaulins tough and durable while still being
 
 
lightweight enough to handle easily, even over large, bulky areas such as boats and cars. Indeed, the specifications of these budget tarpaulins make them just as ideal for covering cars, stalls, roofs or areas under construction.
 
The uses - and the range - of Tarpaflex tarpaulins do not end there. The family-owned business that has become one of the UK’s leading online retailers of tarpaulins supply every type of polyethylene covering, from flame retardant tarpaulins to PVC tarpaulins. Some are perfect for outdoor pursuits, such as the camouflage tarpaulins and green tarpaulins, whereas others, like the glass clear tarpaulins, are widely used on market stalls. To see for yourself how tarpaulins from Tarpaflex can come in handy at work or at home, on boats or on cars, visit www.tarpaflex.co.uk.
 
Editor’s Note: Tarpaflex is represented by online advertising consultancy, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: Louise@topposition.co.uk or call: 0800 094 9001.

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