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

[Thomas s]

Dave,

I recently got a 2 piece cover from "The Sailors' Tailor" near Dayton, OH.  https://www.sailorstailor.com/

Lots of measurements and photos, as well as a few followup conversations, but if fits well.  I did send it back once, but that was to have them change how I could get to the bow cleat since I keep mine at a slip on the water.

They are not cheap, but the material they use for the cover is very heavy duty and appears that it will last a long time.

I have (hopefully) included a pic of it on my Rhodes.
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Tom
S/V Just Bent

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Jose Faraldo-Gomez <jose.faraldo at gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 3, 2019 4:31 PM
To: dedallas <dedallas at mac.com>; The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hello! Looking for a winter cover, preferably mast up.

Hi Dave,

I got a 3-piece mast-up cover a couple of years ago from The Canvas Store, in upstate NY. Someone on the list had recommended this shop. I found them to be utterly incompetent and unresponsive. Having provided them with all kinds of measurements and photos (and advanced payment), the cover they sent me after several months would not fit the boat (shrouds, stanchions, etc) even approximately. All 3 pieces were way off. I returned the cover, and weeks later they sent a patched up version that was still a poor fit but that could be installed. I decided to keep it as I couldn’t afford spending more time on this back and forth - but I wish I had had the cover made elsewhere.

Unfortunately I don’t know of any alternatives. Perhaps someone else in the list does.

Best regards

Jose

> On Aug 2, 2019, at 12:49 PM, dedallas via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> Hello Rhodes 22 list!  I hope all are well.  My name is Dave Dallas.  I've
> had a Rhodes 22 for about a dozen years.  I'm in Western Canada, Calgary AB
> based.  I had posted years ago on the old forum.  I haven't had a chance to
> sail for the last few years; got water on the inside of the boat (through
> the cockpit table fitting I believe) a few years ago over winter and between
> work, and working on the boat, and a couple of not great summers, I'm just
> ready now.  Likely 'dry sail' a couple of times before fall with the
> intention of launching next spring!  I'm looking to buy a winter cover,
> preferably mast up.  I remember there was a fellow on the list years ago who
> was looking into making these?  Due to my experience and our short season up
> here I think it's worth the investment.  If any of you have any leads or
> information as to where I can purchase one I'd appreciate it.  Hope you all
> are enjoying the sailing season.
>
> Take care,
>
> Dave
>
>
>
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