Re: [bolger] Re: winter cover technique
<<The Seaport uses fitted canvas covers tied across under the boat.>>
The first time I covered my car while abroad for the winter, I returned
to find the cover flapping in the breeze and the car covered with snow.
Since then, tie it under!
CM
http://www.angelfire.com/mi/mmmkkk/
(Last of the Red Hot DJs)
The first time I covered my car while abroad for the winter, I returned
to find the cover flapping in the breeze and the car covered with snow.
Since then, tie it under!
CM
http://www.angelfire.com/mi/mmmkkk/
(Last of the Red Hot DJs)
> I'm trying to work out something similar right now, and I waswondering how
> the tarp gets attached.The Seaport uses fitted canvas covers tied across under the boat.
PHV
<<...will moisture pool where a non-breathing cover touches the edge,
and maybe start decay in the wood trim? Or might it chafe? Or am I
paranoid?>>
You are obviously paranoid, but don't sweat it. :) Your question
reminds me of what a construction site guy told me about Tyvek. It
breathes, allowing moisture out but not in. Seems to me it would be the
perfect storage tarp.
Cliff
http://www.angelfire.com/mi/mmmkkk/
(Last of the Red Hot DJs)
and maybe start decay in the wood trim? Or might it chafe? Or am I
paranoid?>>
You are obviously paranoid, but don't sweat it. :) Your question
reminds me of what a construction site guy told me about Tyvek. It
breathes, allowing moisture out but not in. Seems to me it would be the
perfect storage tarp.
Cliff
http://www.angelfire.com/mi/mmmkkk/
(Last of the Red Hot DJs)
That is a great photo from Mystic! That looks like the Oyster shack
in the background.
In regards to tarps, I have used both the blue poly tarp and the
green. It appears that the heavier green poly is more water proof
than the blue.
In New England, I always buy a tarp that is much too large for the
entire craft and then tuck the long parts under (like making a bed)
then, The sides and ends are held in place with logs and rocks. I
then rake all of the leaves around the yard up around the cover. This
way, I accomplish 2 things: 1. the wind does not get under the tarp
and lift it off. 2. I have a nice place to put the leaves til
spring.
the only problem I have had with this is that it is so cozy under the
tarped boat that hibernating animals like to take up residency in
there.
David Jost
"if anyone needs some leaves, I know where they can get some ;-)"
in the background.
In regards to tarps, I have used both the blue poly tarp and the
green. It appears that the heavier green poly is more water proof
than the blue.
In New England, I always buy a tarp that is much too large for the
entire craft and then tuck the long parts under (like making a bed)
then, The sides and ends are held in place with logs and rocks. I
then rake all of the leaves around the yard up around the cover. This
way, I accomplish 2 things: 1. the wind does not get under the tarp
and lift it off. 2. I have a nice place to put the leaves til
spring.
the only problem I have had with this is that it is so cozy under the
tarped boat that hibernating animals like to take up residency in
there.
David Jost
"if anyone needs some leaves, I know where they can get some ;-)"
Good picture (good posting, this kind of stuff is what I subscribe for.)
I'm trying to work out something similar right now, and I was wondering how
the tarp gets attached. The cover in the background of the picture appears
to show a dark line just below the ridge -- is there a cap on top of the
canvas? Could the piece on top of the frame shown fit on top of the canvas?
I've found a cap piece screwed down through the tarp will tame it in strong
winds.
I'm also wondering how much protection gunwales need from the cover itself
-- will moisture pool where the a non-breathing cover touches the edge, and
maybe start decay in the wood trim? Or might it chafe? Or am I paranoid?
I'm going to try a polytarp cover, partially open at the ends, on top of a
frame similar to the one shown, and keep an eye on how things go over the
winter. I want to be able to whip it off and go sailing at short notice, so
a complex job is out of the question.
Jamie Orr
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Vanderwaart [mailto:pvanderw@...]
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 2:20 PM
To:bolger@egroups.com
Subject: [bolger] winter cover technique
This is a sort of cross-post from the boatdesign group, but the
population here is bigger, and its a useful idea. This is a shot of
the frame for the winter cover for a small sharpie at Mystic Seaport.
Note how the ends of the side braces are covered so they don't create
a hard spot and chafe the cover.
ma_sh2 under Folder Schooner in Files
http://www.egroups.com/files/bolger/Folding+Schooner/ma_sh2.JPG
Peter
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I'm trying to work out something similar right now, and I was wondering how
the tarp gets attached. The cover in the background of the picture appears
to show a dark line just below the ridge -- is there a cap on top of the
canvas? Could the piece on top of the frame shown fit on top of the canvas?
I've found a cap piece screwed down through the tarp will tame it in strong
winds.
I'm also wondering how much protection gunwales need from the cover itself
-- will moisture pool where the a non-breathing cover touches the edge, and
maybe start decay in the wood trim? Or might it chafe? Or am I paranoid?
I'm going to try a polytarp cover, partially open at the ends, on top of a
frame similar to the one shown, and keep an eye on how things go over the
winter. I want to be able to whip it off and go sailing at short notice, so
a complex job is out of the question.
Jamie Orr
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Vanderwaart [mailto:pvanderw@...]
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 2:20 PM
To:bolger@egroups.com
Subject: [bolger] winter cover technique
This is a sort of cross-post from the boatdesign group, but the
population here is bigger, and its a useful idea. This is a shot of
the frame for the winter cover for a small sharpie at Mystic Seaport.
Note how the ends of the side braces are covered so they don't create
a hard spot and chafe the cover.
ma_sh2 under Folder Schooner in Files
http://www.egroups.com/files/bolger/Folding+Schooner/ma_sh2.JPG
Peter
Bolger rules!!!
- no cursing, flaming, trolling, or spamming
- no flogging dead horses
- add something: take "thanks!" and "ditto!" posts off-list.
- stay on topic and punctuate
- add your comments at the TOP and SIGN your posts
This is a sort of cross-post from the boatdesign group, but the
population here is bigger, and its a useful idea. This is a shot of
the frame for the winter cover for a small sharpie at Mystic Seaport.
Note how the ends of the side braces are covered so they don't create
a hard spot and chafe the cover.
ma_sh2 under Folder Schooner in Files
http://www.egroups.com/files/bolger/Folding+Schooner/ma_sh2.JPG
Peter
population here is bigger, and its a useful idea. This is a shot of
the frame for the winter cover for a small sharpie at Mystic Seaport.
Note how the ends of the side braces are covered so they don't create
a hard spot and chafe the cover.
ma_sh2 under Folder Schooner in Files
http://www.egroups.com/files/bolger/Folding+Schooner/ma_sh2.JPG
Peter