[Rhodes22-list] Hello! Looking for a winter cover, preferably mast up.

[Chris Cowie]

Great idea!


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On Sep 16, 2019, at 8:29 PM, Richard Beytagh <rbeytagh at gmail.com<mailto:rbeytagh at gmail.com>> wrote:

I have another suggestion: Instead of closeting your boat for the winter,
let me tow it down to the Tampa Bay area or Cape Coral, put it in a marina
and then you find a few spare moments during the winter to "snow-bird "
south and have a few blissful days in the sunshine. The Rhodes is a
surprisingly accommodating boat when it's warm outside!


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Richard Beytagh
Phone: 828 337 0180


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On Mon, Sep 16, 2019 at 4:57 PM JP Dempsey <joedempsey at hughes.net<mailto:joedempsey at hughes.net>> wrote:

I sent the following message direct to Graham earlier and then thought info
may be helpful to the List:
"Graham, I use about a 30' x 15' tarp for winter storage. It has lived
through about 10 winters here in Virginia. We've had some pretty heavy
snows
(12-20") and high winds (45-65 mph) during those winters. It came with boat
when I acquired in 2016. Had been on "Respite" for 5 years (year round)
prior with previous owner when he couldn't sail.  It is wearing thin in a
few places and I had to repair a couple of tears, but I think I have a
couple winters left in it.  Not sure of the source, but it seems to be
better than "homeowner" grade from Home Depot.  May be from Harbor Freight.
I recall pricing the size from HF around $89 but not sure of the mil
thickness. I do know it's much heavier quality with reinforced grommets
than
HD quality. I also have a bunch of different sized bungees. Be sure to
support spreaders (I use 2 x4's notched for 1" tubing and secure them to
penthouse rails). I also lash a broomstick handle to Genoa furling bundle
to
protect it and keep it from from bending."

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One other thing, it allows me access on board through the swim ladder while
covered.


Hope photos help. I may have to resend. Let me know if they don't all come
through. Good luck!




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JP Dempsey
s/v Respite
Rhodes 22 1989/2005
Marshall,VA
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