[Rhodes22-list] Winter Cover ideas

[Mary Lou Troy]

I have heard you should not use shrinkwrap on a painted boat, that it 
can cause blisters in the paint where they come into contact. 
Fretless was painted by GB in 1998 and the paint still looks good. Is 
your hull painted or is it gelcoat?

We've always used a tarp over a PVC frame for winter storage. 
Generally get 2 to 3 years out of the tarp.

Best,
Mary Lou
1991 R22 Fretless
Rock Hall, MD





At 08:17 AM 7/17/2013, you 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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