Winter Cover - PVC frame and tarp details

[DaleH]

I think the pictures tell the story. But it's a frame made of $45 worth of PVC that is going on it's 5th or 6th season. New tarps this year, ~$90, and they'll last 3-5 years each. So my winter cover costs me an average total of $35 per year.

Oh yeah ... I used one hank of $2 cotton rope from the dollar store to tie it all down and 1/2 of a $6 roll of good quality duct tape, and a few zip ties. The frame comes apart in pieces and is stored out of the sun when taken off. Add the $2 coffee and I'm done for ~$40 per season!

The steepness of the A-frames sheds all snow and ice.

http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB2/files/tarp2007_1_small_113.jpg

http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB2/files/tarp2007_2_small_176.jpg

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[DaleH]

More pictures ...


http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB2/files/tarp2007_10_small_975.jpg

http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB2/files/tarp2007_11_small_336.jpg

[DAQ]

3 hours to late. I just tarped my skiff at 2:00 this afternoon during the storm. I will be using this information next year though.

Thank's for all of your help.

D

[G-Man]

Nice work on that Dale.
Well done.

That really is a beautiful boat.

[AT Grimaldi]

That is just awesome!!

I have used a tarp on my old boat, but never supported it as I was lazy and it was a modest boat. That being said, I just bought a 24' romarine and hate to spend the money, never mind the environmental impact of having my boat shrink wrapped.

This is JUST what I was looking to do with the new boat.

It is good to see another man who feels that PVC, duct tape and zip ties can fix 99% of the ill of this world! :brow

- ATG