[Rhodes22-list] Using mast crutch for tarp

Sal D'Andrea s.g.dandrea at gmail.com
Tue Nov 12 07:37:30 EST 2013 

I herd that it is not good to leave the battery on the boat during the winter.
Also, the cables hoop. Does any one 
A different opinion Sal

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> On Nov 10, 2013, at 7:27 PM, "Graham Stewart" <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:
> 
> I found that it was easier to store my mast off the boat and use two 14' 2x4
> as a ridge for the tarp. It was held in place by the fore pulpit, a 4x4 post
> at the mast step and another support at the stern. The mast has a lot of
> gear and spreaders that can tear the tarp but I am sure that works fine and
> makes sense if you don't have a convenient place to store the mast. 
> I have never understood the preference for shrink wrap. Air circulation
> inside the boat is important and having that adhesive tape stuck around the
> perimeter looks to me like trouble. Add to that the fact that it costs much
> more than a tarp and it rates poorly in my books. But then, I have never
> tied it so I may have missed the advantages.
> 
> Graham 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Stephen Staum
> Sent: November-10-13 5:35 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Using mast crutch for tarp
> 
> I charge my batteries & leave in place. I cut & drilled a 4 x 4 to bolt to
> the mast mount & support the mast midship. I was not happy watching the mast
> flex while towing. 
> 
> Stephen 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Nov 10, 2013, at 3:13 PM, Theodore Boender <boendert at me.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 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
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> 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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