[Rhodes22-list] Using mast crutch for tarp

[Theodore Boender]

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 
> 
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>> 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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