[Public-list] Boat Cover Frame Suggestions

Roger L Kingsland rkingsland101 at ksba.com
Wed Nov 24 09:46:31 PST 2004


Gord,

I used to stretch the season in Pittsburgh by leaving my Rhodes 19 in until
Christmas week.  Last year I did that I had to wait until mid January for
the ice to melt long enough to pull the boat.  Plus it took me two bags of
snow melt to get the ice off the launch ramp.

Roger

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] Boat Cover Frame Suggestions


> Hi Bob -
>
> I use 2x4 and 1x4 wood for my frame - over the years I have developed a
> belief that the secret to a successful frame is the creation of a steep
> angle so that the snow tends to slide off.
>
> We set up a rakish frame that is higher at the stern and lower at the
bow -
> and we remove the lifeline stanchions to create straight angle to the rail
> from the ridge.  To support the tarp along the sides we lace rope hauled
> taught by leading it to the winches.
>
> At the stern (which is higher to make getting in easier) we make our
> patented "anus" of rope lacing - again, that facilitates entry in the
> winter.
>
> One tradition we have invariably followed is to wait until a solid heavy
> snowfall occurs; that guarrantees that the work of setting things up is
> miserable. Ha ha.
>
> By the way we are still in the water - I am going to hold out until
December
> and hope to do one more overnighter...
>
> Gord #426
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> > I have a rickety wooden frame now, which requires a lot of time and
patience
> > to assemble.
> >
> > I'm in Nova Scotia, lots of snow and very cold winter temperatures.
(Good
> > for DN ice sailing)
> >
> > There are metal frame solutions from various suppliers, (expensive) but
I'm
> > looking for a DIY solution.
> >
> > Would a "U" shaped PVC frame work in my area to support a tarp?
> > (With closely spaced frames and PVC ridge pole)
> >
> > Does PVC have problems cracking in the cold?
> > What size PVC pipe?
> >
> > Does anyone use this type of frame in cold, heavy snowfall areas?
> >
> > Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bob Crinion
> > Nova Scotia
> >
> > A30 #560
> >
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