Zimmy is right. I also read that article. I don't travel with my boat covered. I use it only when parked because it keeps rain, etc. out of it. As for stuff lying out in the boat, I don't leave the good stuff out. Everything gets locked in a compartment or in my vehicle. Sometimes its a hassle but worth not having it stolen. Oh, another reason I don't tow my boat covered is because I have a bad spot where it is opened at a seam. It would shred apart if I drove with it on

On the topic of covers, I also treat mine with a silicone based spray once in a while. My cover is old and after a while in the weather it tends to leak. So I spray Camp Dry over the entire cover and it usually lasts a few months.