Ken Craft 239 Bay Rider Specifications
- Length Overall (LOA): 23'5"
- Beam: 8'6"
- Dry Weight: 2,400 lbs
- Engine: Single outboard, max 300 HP
- Fuel Capacity: 83 gallons
- Draft: 12"
- Deadrise: 16°
- Hull Type: Modified-V bay boat, "No Wood, No Rot" all-composite construction
- Series: Ken Craft Bay Series
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage Type: T-Top cover wraps hull below hardtop; hardtop remains exposed
- Construction: Reinforced stitching, hem cord at rubrail, adjustable tie-down straps
- Durability: Solution-dyed fabric (5-7 years); Sunbrella acrylic (8-10 years)
- Fit: Custom-fitted to 23'5" Ken Craft 239 Bay Rider specifications
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, weatherproof
Additional information
Choose Your Cover Fabric
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
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Install
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Frequently Asked Questions
The standard cover for the Ken Craft 239 Bay Rider uses 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric — a durable, tightly woven polyester that resists UV fading, mildew, and water penetration for 5 to 7 years. We also offer a premium Sunbrella acrylic upgrade rated for 8 to 10 years. Both fabrics are solution-dyed, meaning the color is embedded into the fiber during manufacturing rather than applied afterward, delivering superior fade resistance.
Yes. The cover is pattern-cut to the Ken Craft 239 Bay Rider's hull and T-Top frame. It wraps the hull below the hardtop with reinforced cutouts that fit precisely around the T-Top support legs. The hardtop roof stays exposed on top while the entire cockpit below — console, leaning post, rod holders, seating, coolers, livewells, and fishboxes — is fully enclosed.
Installation takes one person under five minutes. Drape the cover over the hull beneath the T-Top hardtop, align the reinforced cutouts with the T-Top legs, and secure the adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs along the rubrail. No tools, no extra hands, no hardware needed.
Yes. The cover is reinforced for highway-speed trailering. The adjustable tie-down straps and hem cord hold the fabric securely in place during transport, so you can tow your 239 Bay Rider from the ramp to storage without removing the cover.
Yes. The cover provides a complete barrier over the cockpit, shielding your helm electronics, GPS, fishfinder, VHF radio, the 15-gallon console livewell, the 22-gallon port aft livewell, seat cushions, and leaning post from UV rays, rain, salt spray, bird droppings, and airborne debris. The breathable fabric allows trapped moisture to escape, preventing condensation damage.
Every cover includes a 2-year manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. The 9oz solution-dyed fabric is designed for 5 to 7 years of service, and the Sunbrella acrylic option is rated for 8 to 10 years — significantly outlasting the warranty period.
The cover is water-resistant with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish that causes rain and spray to bead and roll off. It is breathable by design rather than fully waterproof — this allows moisture and humidity to vent out, preventing mildew and condensation buildup that can damage your 239 Bay Rider's interior and electronics.
Yes. The 239 Bay Rider is Ken Craft's most capable model, with 16 degrees of deadrise and up to 300 horsepower. While it drafts just 12 inches for inshore access, the modified-V hull handles bay chop and nearshore conditions with confidence. The 83-gallon fuel tank gives it the range for longer nearshore runs to wrecks and reefs.
The 9oz solution-dyed fabric comes in Navy, Black, and Charcoal. The Sunbrella acrylic upgrade offers an expanded color palette with additional shades and accent options. All colors are solution-dyed for long-lasting fade resistance even under constant sun exposure.
Shipping is a flat rate per cover to anywhere in the continental United States. Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 business days. The cover arrives compactly folded for easy storage until you're ready to install.
⏱️ Current lead time: 1–3 weeks — every cover is custom-made for your boat.
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Ken Craft 239 Bay Rider T-Top Boat Cover — Nearshore Bay Boat Protection from a Carolina Original
The Ken Craft 239 Bay Rider is the largest model in Ken Craft’s Bay Series — a 23-foot modified-V bay boat built in Wilson, North Carolina by a family-owned company that has been manufacturing inshore fishing platforms since 1975. At 23’5″ LOA with an 8’6″ beam, a dry weight of 2,400 lbs, and an 83-gallon fuel tank feeding up to 300 horsepower, the 239 Bay Rider is the most capable boat Ken Craft builds. Its 16-degree deadrise and 12-inch draft give it legitimate nearshore chop-handling ability while still running shallow enough for most inshore flats and bay systems. Ken Craft’s “No Wood, No Rot” all-composite construction means zero wood in the hull, stringers, or transom, and the 239’s tournament-grade storage — a 370-quart forward center fishbox, dual 71-quart insulated coolers, a 15-gallon console livewell, and a 22-gallon port aft livewell — makes this a serious fish-tournament platform. Our custom-fitted T-Top cover is pattern-cut to the 239 Bay Rider’s exact dimensions, protecting the helm console, leaning post, electronics, livewells, and all interior surfaces from UV damage, salt corrosion, rain, and debris. For versatile cockpit protection while you’re on the water, check out our center console curtain designed for boats of every size.
Precision Fit for the 239’s Tournament-Grade Layout
The cover wraps beneath the T-Top hardtop and drapes to the rubrail on all sides, with reinforced cutouts that fit precisely around the T-Top support legs. The 239 Bay Rider’s massive 370-quart forward fishbox, center console with integrated livewell, dual insulated coolers, and aft livewell station are all enclosed beneath a smooth, taut canopy secured by adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs. At 8’6″ beam, the 239 is the widest boat in the Ken Craft lineup, and the cover is patterned to account for every inch of that interior volume. One person can install the cover in under five minutes with no tools required. The modified-V hull trailers cleanly, and the cover is fully reinforced for highway-speed towing so your bay boat stays protected from the tournament weigh-in to the garage. For the largest flat-bottom skiff in the lineup, take a look at the Ken Craft 2460 T-Top cover built for Ken Craft’s biggest Skiff Series model.
Fabric Built to Handle Nearshore Saltwater Abuse
The 239 Bay Rider is Ken Craft’s most versatile platform — capable of running inshore flats on a falling tide and pushing out to nearshore wrecks and reefs when conditions allow. That kind of use demands a cover that can handle constant salt exposure, UV bombardment, and coastal weather. Our 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric delivers 5 to 7 years of UV and weather resistance with water-repellent, mildew-resistant performance and double-stitched seams throughout. For owners who want maximum longevity, our premium Sunbrella acrylic option extends that lifespan to 8 to 10 years with the same breathable, solution-dyed construction that prevents moisture buildup underneath. Every cover ships with a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Whether your 239 is running tournament circuits or weekend bay trips, this cover keeps the console, cushions, livewells, and electronics in top condition season after season. For a look at premium protection on a dedicated offshore tournament hull, explore the Sea Hunter 37 T-Top cover — a Florida-built center console designed for serious bluewater fishing.
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