[Rhodes22-list] Using mast crutch for tarp

[Theodore Boender]

Stephen, That would be great! I am looking for a sailing mentor. I'll bring lunch and your beverage of choice! Let me know if you need help on launch day, I'd be happy to assist. I've got raising the mast down pretty well using Stan's latest version of the mast raising system.  

I am going to cover my boat with a large tarp as we discussed. I took off the spreaders and I am going to reinforce the mast a little in the middle. Trying to decide if I am going to take out the batteries or just leave them be and hope for the best.

Cheers,
Ted



> On Nov 10, 2013, at 2:45 PM, Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----
>>>> Ted 
>>>> Boston, Massachusetts
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