[Rhodes22-list] leaks

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Dave,
I wouldn't use a tarp either, even with little or no snow in this area.  I have used Sunbrella, which is sheer rugged, open back and front.  With Snow I'd probably increase the pitch on the sides (simple), and keep a good eye out, probably sweep the residue from any storms.  
Art

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>Art,
> 
>Thanks for your input.  It makes sense, but off-setting that is a  series of 
>posts - I think from Bill Effros - to the effect that a lot of people  who put 
>tarps over their boats/cockpits find the tarps pool with water  or snow, and 
>then there is a problem.  Better to leave the cockpit clear  and keep your 
>drains open.  Also, I imagine that if you tarpped, or BR'd  the whole cockpit for 
>an extended time you might get a serious dose of  mildew.
> 
>This past winter we covered 1/2 the cockpit with a tarp.  The tarp on  the 
>1/2 that was covered did have substantial pooling issues - nothing fatal  
>because we visited the boat often, sometimes just to clear the pools. The  half of 
>the cockpit that was uncovered drained well.  There were no mildew  problems.  
>Next winter we may  leave the boat for several months at a  stretch, in which 
>case pooling could be a big issue if we just use a tarp.
> 
>I imagine there are ways around the pooling/mildew issues on a cover that  
>would be left up for months in the winter for weeks at a time in the summer, but 
> do you think it would be a BR?   My thought that you'd  put up a BR to 
>protect you for spring/summer/fall overnights when sailing,  as opposed to leaving 
>it up for literally months to protect the boat from  the elements (high winds, 
>sleet, snow, and rain)  over winter and  summer. I've outlined our experience 
>with a tarp.   I'm not sure  what the answer is.
> 
>Your thoughts?
> 
>Dave
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