[Rhodes22-list] Using mast crutch for tarp

Tue Nov 12 11:59:51 EST 2013

Ted,

Throughout the winter, especially during mating season in the early spring,
remember to check for animals who will nest in nicely closed (tarped) boats.
They can be a real mess to clean up.

I also tape foam or towels over most of the sharp items such as the spreader
fittings and cleats on the mast to avoid damage to the tarp.  The wind and
snow will cause movement which can tear the material.  I have also
experimented with using gallon jugs (milk or bleach) filled with water to
act as the tarp hold downs.  This permits the tarp to adjust during heavy
snowfall rather than rip or pull out the grommets.  Wal-Mart sells tarp
clips (yellow plastic) to repair the tarp if you lose a grommet.

Global warming?  Let's not start that discussion again!  PLEASE BE CAREFUL
IF YOU LAUNCH IN APRIL - WATER TEMPS ARE LOW ENOUGH FOR HYPOTHERMIA!  WEAR A
LIFE JACKET FOR SURE TO GIVE YOU ENOUGH TIME TO BE RESCUED! (Note: Late
season sailing (November/December) is actually safer since the water is
still fairly warm in the northeast.

Mike
s/v <-no name -> ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Theodore Boender
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 10:57 AM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Using mast crutch for tarp

Todd, I agree. I took off the spreaders, no problem. I also reenforced the
mast. Here is the finished product. I closed the back using bunggie cords so
I can climb in the back. It also should allow for ventilation. I also used
bunggie cord under the trailer to keep the tarp tight and away from the hull
as much as possible. I also decided to take the batteries out and store in
my warm garage with a trickle charger. I am hoping global warming will
really kick in this year so I can start sailing in April versus June!

Cheers
Ted
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> On Nov 12, 2013, at 7:57 AM, sprocket80 <sprocket80 at mail.com> wrote:
> 
> Ted,
> 
> I have used a tarp with the mast on the carrier as the ridge pole. My
suggestion is cut a 4x4 and support the mast in the middle in the mast to
deck bracket. I also pull the spreaders out of their mounting brackets. I
wrap and lay them on the cabin top still attached to the shrouds. This way,
heavy snow on the tarp won't bend them or the brackets.
> 
> Todd T.
> -- 
> Sent from my Android phone with mail.com Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
> 
> 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
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> Ted 
>>>> Boston, Massachusetts
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