[Rhodes22-list] Using mast crutch for tarp

[Stephen Staum]

Great Ted. I sail out of Squantum Yacht Club off Wollaston Beach in Quincy. Lots of great sailing around the Harbor Islands & only a half hour from home. I am usually in the water by mid June & try to get out after work once or twice a week in season. It would be my pleasure if you like to join me next year. 

Stephen Staum
s/v Carol Lee 2
Needham, MA

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On Nov 10, 2013, at 12:58 PM, Theodore Boender <boendert at me.com> wrote:

> Stephen, I live at Hanscom Air Force Base near Bedford. However, I kept the boat up at Lake Winni, NH since we own a house up there and spend our weekends there throughout the summer. 
> 
> It is my first boat and I am a new sailor. I did trailer sail the boat in Boston harbor earlier this summer before heading up to lake winni. I loved it! I prefer the salt water and the more consistent breezes. 
> 
> I've been meaning to reach out to you since we are fairly close.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ted
> 
>> On Nov 9, 2013, at 10:48 PM, Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Ted,
>> 
>> I use a 40 x 25 tarp ($46 from Defender) w the mast crutch. If you drop the lifelines you get a nice pitch the length of the boat to shed snow. Only the heavy wet snow will stick but it is easily brushed off w a push broom. Easy for me as the boat is in my yard. Large tarp hangs over the entire boat & is bungeed to the trailer all around. 2 bungee removal allows access to go aboard. 
>> 
>> Where are u in Boston & where do u sail?
>> 
>> Stephen Staum
>> s/v Carol Lee 2
>> Needham, MA 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Nov 9, 2013, at 4:47 PM, Ted B <Boendert at me.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> All, Just spent the day emptying the boat, fogging the motor, and cleaning.
>>> I've read lots of pro and cons on the list concerning shrink-wrap, custom
>>> covers (thanks Art but way to expensive for me), and tarps to including
>>> fabrication of a PVC structure to reenforce the cover of choice.
>>> 
>>> Does anyone just use the GB mast crutch to support a tarp while on the
>>> trailer? My blue-hulled boat was recycled this year and a assume Stan uses
>>> awlgrip paint on topsides and hull. Everyone on the list is adamant about
>>> not shrink-wrapping painted hulls so I guess I won't spend the $.
>>> 
>>> It seems to me that the GB mast crutch provides a good A-frame so snow won't
>>> build up. I bought a 20X30 tarp and it seems like it would work well using
>>> this approach.
>>> 
>>> Any advice? Other than moving back to Florida! 
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> Ted
>>> Boston, MA
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> Boston, Massachusetts
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