[Rhodes22-list] Winter Cover ideas

[Cover-Man]

Ever winter your boat in Florida so you can sail.  Some mighty nice sites on the Gulf Coast...

Have a nice day!

On Jul 17, 2013, at 8:17 AM, "jegorman72 at gmail.com" <jegorman72 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I use shrink wrap. I made a support at the stern for the mast that lowers
> the mast so it just clears the cabin top. Now the mast serves as a ridge
> pole that allows the snow to slid off and the windage has been reduced. 
> The beauty of shrink wrap which is vented is that it dries the boat out as
> the moisture is wicked out of the boat. Also it is very strong. My boat is
> in New England and is left unattended as I winter in Florida. I have never
> had a failure even though I use the shrink wrap cover for several years
> before replacing it
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -------Original Message-------
> 
> From: David Bradley
> Date: 07/16/13 21:04:52
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Winter Cover ideas
> 
> I guess my quick reaction is that's awfully nice material to leave out for
> the elements of a Northeastern winter when a tarp will do. Also, a lot of
> windage for a rough winter storm. If I were in your neck of the woods I
> might feel differently.
> 
> Dave
> 
> On Jul 16, 2013, at 10:39 AM, Cover-Man <cover-man at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> Food for thought on winter covers with mast up.  I am developing a BR
> design which will double as a framed winter cover, providing greater
> resistance to rain and snow in storage.  The side curtains would be
> Sunbrella, preferably in dark blue for absorbing heat.  Input from a number
> of skippers has been reflected in many wanted and now current BR features, 
> so any thoughts on this?
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Art
>> 
>> Have a nice day!
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