[Rhodes22-list] Winter Cover - Harbor Freight tarp

[L. Sailor]

Mike,
Thanks for the info & for bringing the topic up early
. It gives me time to think of how to do this, as I
will leave the boat in the water over the winter.....

elle 


--- "Michael D. Weisner" <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:

> 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- "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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