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blanik
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Initially Posted - 10/28/2014 :  14:12:39  Show Profile
I was lucky enough to get a custom made canevas cover with my boat, it was probably less expensive a couple of decades ago when the original owner of my boat bought it but today it would be prohibitive, a very nice addition non the less for the snowy part of NY, it keeps the boat dry: (hope the image shows up)





also, a nice shot of my cabin with a wide angle:

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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 10/28/2014 :  15:06:42  Show Profile
cover showed up: NICE! I had a fin keel too, best sailing version by FAR! :O)
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 10/28/2014 :  18:13:37  Show Profile
WOW...like a glove...good for you!
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islander
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Response Posted - 10/29/2014 :  05:36:51  Show Profile
Cover looks great. Just a little tip, Those tie down lines that are running under the hull will rub your bottom paint off over the winter from vibrations and movement from the wind. Cut up a swim noodle or pipe insulation into short 3'' lengths and put them around the lines to raise the lines off the hull.
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 10/29/2014 :  06:02:38  Show Profile
I used to tie my cover on like that, but found that the lines erode the antifouling paint and they also collect dirt and, on my boat, they leave dark dirt-lines in the gelcoat that have to be rubbed out in the spring. Now I fill empty antifreeze jugs about 2/3 with water, and hang one on each of the attachment points. I'm sure they freeze during the winter, but only one has burst in the last two years. If the lines on your cover don't cause those problems, I'd suggest you continue tying it on the way you are presently. It you find that the lines cut into your antifouling paint, then you might try hanging water filled jugs as an alternative.

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islander
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Response Posted - 10/29/2014 :  13:50:23  Show Profile
If you want to go with Steve's method of water filled jugs, Check with your Marina if its ok first. My Marina won't allow the jugs. There explanation is that they don't want 8lbs frozen jugs swinging in the wind hitting boats stored next to you ( they pack them in tight around here) or people trying to walk between boats.
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Davy J
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Response Posted - 10/29/2014 :  14:12:57  Show Profile
I've never had to winterize a boat, so take it for what it's worth.....

But why not tie the cover directly to that cradle, am I missing something......
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 10/29/2014 :  19:20:49  Show Profile
Never tie your tarp - AKA a very large sail - to your poppets. If the wind blows like hell, the poppets (that were holding up your boat) will fly out from under your boat, and the boat will fall over. Funny really, unless its your boat!
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 10/29/2014 :  20:51:51  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by Voyager

Never tie your tarp - AKA a very large sail - to your poppets...
Looks like he's on a cradle, with maybe a couple of poppits amidships. Tying to the cradle should be fine, but might not prevent wear around the waterline.
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capelyddol
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Response Posted - 10/31/2014 :  15:45:24  Show Profile  Visit capelyddol's Homepage
That's a great cover. As you say, it would cost a small fortune today. My boat will spend the winter at home on the trailer. (I've no way to get it off, anyway!) Hopefully, the tarp will do the job well enough. Winter comes early to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It'll be April or May before I can start work on her again.

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