92 V20 Cuddy Update

[reelapeelin]

An easy tarp support can be made of 2x4s in a "spine" from the top center of the windshield to the top of the motor...then a second 2x4 from just beside the first one on top of the windshield to the bow rail. A stiff leg under the bow rail will give it the support it needs. Padding in appropriate places: top of the motor, top of the windshield and where ever you feel it's needed. I've used this system for years and works well, w/easy tear down a big plus when time to splash...

If you don't like the idea of the top of the motor for support, an "A" frame from the transom should be easy enough to configure...

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

An easy tarp support can be made of 2x4s in a "spine" from the top center of the windshield to the top of the motor...then a second 2x4 from just beside the first one on top of the windshield to the bow rail. A stiff leg under the bow rail will give it the support it needs. Padding in appropriate places: top of the motor, top of the windshield and where ever you feel it's needed. I've used this system for years and works well, w/easy tear down a big plus when time to splash...

If you don't like the idea of the top of the motor for support, an "A" frame from the transom should be easy enough to configure...

Reels comment reminded me of another trick someone recommended here a while back. Get a few "Pool Noodle" floats from the local dollar store. (The kind with the hole down the center) Make a cut lengthwise down the entire length and snap them over the top of your windshield to both protect your windshield and protect your tarp from the sharp corners that will tear your tarp under stress. Your boat & your tarp will thank you for the padding.

[duckdive101]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Reels comment reminded me of another trick someone recommended here a while back. Get a few "Pool Noodle" floats from the local dollar store. (The kind with the hole down the center) Make a cut lengthwise down the entire length and snap them over the top of your windshield to both protect your windshield and protect your tarp from the sharp corners that will tear your tarp under stress. Your boat & your tarp will thank you for the padding.

That's a good idea. I just put on 3/4" (I think) host insulation from Home Depot on the windshield. A swim noodle would probably work better.

[cfelton]

That noodle is a good idea! I've been using a foot long piece of 3/4 in. heater hose split on each side of the windshield for years. It works well too.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by cfelton

That noodle is a good idea! I've been using a foot long piece of 3/4 in. heater hose split on each side of the windshield for years. It works well too.

I used some of the flexible downspout pipe for the same purpose w/good result...cut one slice lengthwise and fit it over the top edge, turning the corners at the side windows...