I tried the PVC and tarp route for a couple of years. Took me literally days to get the measurements right so it would fit together - and come apart for re-use. After the second year I found far too many of the joints had cracked due to the cold and stress of snow / wind on the tarp. Ditched that method for the Canvas Store boom tent as previously advised. Now I reckon I can install the cover in less than an hour - and that includes making cutting / knotting tie-downs.
I agree with comments about restricted work-space under the cover, but last year I got round this problem in order to replace the windows by unzipping the side I was working on - and re-tying it temporarily to the lifeline. Kept me out of the rain and sun! There is plenty of space in the cockpit under the boom tent. One trick I have learned over the years is to have a re-usable post that supports the end of the boom at a constant height each year - incorrect boom height makes it difficult to get the cover to fit nicely. Jonathan _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Martin DeYoung Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 4:50 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Winter covers What has been the experience with PVC pipe frames? Calypso is in the PNW where more than a few inches of snow is rare. I will be erecting a cover to allow some deck work this winter. I am considering PVC pipe frames and high quality tarps as the best compromise between cost and longevity (1 to 2 PNW Nov to March seasons). Martin Calypso 1970 C&C 43 Seattle _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of djhaug...@juno.com Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 12:10 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Winter covers Okay, So what do all of you do about winter covers? I've used tarps previously but they are a bit of a pain and not that cheap. I made a frame out of 1"x4" PVC trim. I bowed them from toe rail to tow rail and it worked okay. I'd love to have something a bit better but I just got 2 prices for a custom cove. The place that made my sails wants $4200 with the frame and the Faiclough wants $2900 with the frame. WAY more than I wanted to spend. I spoke to a guy at the Boston Boat show back in January or February and he said it would be about $1800. That price I can tolerate but I forgot the name of that company... Danny Lolita 1973 Viking 33 Westport Point, MA
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