Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways A boat cover is essential for protecting your vessel from environmental damage. It helps prevent mold, mildew, and pest infestations. Boat covers reduce maintenance costs and save time on cleaning. They act as a deterrent against theft and unauthorized access. Custom-fit covers provide optimal protection during storage and […]
FAQ’s
From install, to cleaning, to warranty, these are our most frequently asked questions. Check out our YouTube video where we address these same questions! Are your covers trailerable? Our covers are not meant to be trailered. They are for storage purposes only. Trailering with your cover will void your warranty. What are […]
A Look Into LaPorte- Shipping
Welcome back to another round of A Look Into LaPorte where we introduce you to our shipping team! Cindy runs a great one-man-show over in shipping and does a fantastic job! Once our quality control team has finished folding each cover, they then take the folded cover over to our shipping station– […]
A Look Into LaPorte- The People: Production Pt. 3
By now, we’ve covered several of our departments including sales, design, and some of our production team. To finish out production, we have our CNC team which are the individuals that cut all of the material for your product. It’s up to them to cut the right pattern to ensure proper fit. Our CNC […]
A Look Into LaPorte- The People: Production Pt. 2: Hemming
We hope you all have enjoyed this series so far and have liked getting to know our team members! In our last blog, you were able to meet part of our production crew: our blanks and webbing and binding team. For this next one, we will be covering our next production sector, hemming. After […]
A Look Into LaPorte- The People: Production Pt. 1
For this next installment of A Look Into LaPorte, we will be covering our production department. Our production team includes all of the seamstresses and tailors that craft your covers, shades, and curtains. On our production floor, there are three different tables that all contribute to your finished product, each having its own […]
A Look Into LaPorte- The People: Design
For part 2 of A Look Into LaPorte, we’re featuring our design team. Our design team are the ones that acquire all of the boat patterns we have in our system which allows us to create our covers. This all starts with the digitization process. Before your order makes its way into production, it […]
A Look Into LaPorte- The People: Sales
If you know LaPorte, you know we pride ourselves on our people. We firmly believe that a place is only as good as its people. You know we manufacture boat covers and shades– what does that entail? Who does that entail? You know we have seamstresses and tailors that physically make your cover, but what […]
How To Install Your LaPorte Cover
Let’s get you covered! Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a LaPorte Product T-Top Boat Cover! We’ve helped you answer all the questions leading up to your purchase but now, you’re probably asking “how do I install it?” Relax, we’ve got you covered. To begin installation of your cover, stand inside […]
Boat Shade Kit or Harbor Shade Kit: What’s the Best Shade Solution for My Boat?
The weather is warming up and boating season is finally here! With boat lovers beginning to plan long days out on the water, LaPorte Products Boat Shade Kits and Harbor Shade Kits have become hot commodities for keeping you cool and protected while on board. Yet which one is right for your marine needs? […]