[Rhodes22-list] Winter Cover - Harbor Freight tarp

[Michael D. Weisner]

Elle,

I cover it on the trailer with the mast laid bow to stern.  The tarp that I
use is large enough to reach under the trailer on both sides and closes in
around the motor and rudder on the stern.  I use a "drawstring" approach in
the stern and at the bow while a few lines through the grommets under the
trailer connect the sides.  The large tarp wraps up the entire R22 very
nicely.  My only problem was one year some animals found it a great place to
winter over!

You want to avoid water intrusion related damage (read delamination) you
must prevent water and ice from entering the boat.  It always surprised me
how small a leak around a deck fitting was needed to cause
freeze-thaw-freeze cycle damage.

Mike


From: "L. Sailor" <watermusic38 at yahoo.com>


> Mike,
>
> How do you cover your R-22 for the winter? Bow to
> stern?
>
> I was thinking of only covering the cockpit to keep
> snow from building up...Has anyone found it necessary
> to cover the poptop?
>
> The two small opening ports in front probably need
> something to keep snow/ice from building up.
>
> What have some of the northern sailors found to be
> necessary for winter protection?
>
> elle
>
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> --- "Michael D. Weisner" <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
>
> > For those who live in the northern areas and are
> > starting to think about the fall haul, the
> > previously discussed Harbor Freight #1435-5VGA 19
> > FT. x 29 FT. 4", 11 mil REFLECTIVE HEAVY DUTY SILVER
> > TARPAULIN has been reduced to $35.99 plus $8.99
> > shipping, again.  You may order it at::
> >
> >
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=1435-5
> >
> > regards,
> >
> > Mike
> > s/v Shanghai'd Summer
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