[alberg30] Winterizing A-30

[Scott Wallace]

From:	Scott Wallace <tristan at one.net>

Hi,

We have a Bluenose 24 from Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, that we winterized on the
shores of Lake Erie.  We put the mast on wooden supports and covered the boat
with a 30' X 12' bluetarp from HomeDepot.  We then used bungie cords and 3/8
nylon line to tie the cover close to the hull and over the top a few times to
keep it all together.  That was after pumping the 250 gallons from the interior
and bilge.  We also pulled out a yellow jacket nest and a mud dauber nest!
Yikes!

Scott in Cincinnati

Rap1208 at aol.com wrote:

> From: Rap1208 at aol.com
>
> Mathew, If you cover your boat with a canvas tarp, it will prety much prevent
> a lot of snow in the cockpit.  It's also easier on the boat.  Ice can form
> and put pressure on all deck fittings, stanchions, chainplates,and what have
> you  It's one of those things where you pay me now, or pay me later.  A tarp
> will cost some money, but it saves so much wear and tear, not to mention
> keeping the halyards protected from U V.
> Your boat will be cleaner in the spring also.  Get a tarp at least 35' long,
> and wide enough to come down 3' on a side.  I  put my mast on top of the
> boat.  A suport at the stern,  tied to a board across the bow pulpit, and the
> tarp goes over that.  I would never leave my boat uncovered.  Do they do that
> in Nova Scotia?
> Russ Pfeiffer
>
> 

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