Winter Cover

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by bgreene

I use bungee cords to the tarp grommets - rain never gets through. Only watch out is for heavy snow but still doesn***8217;t push through.
Downside is the tarp lasts 1 year max

Greenie, we're in the same state. I know you get a little different weather pattern than me because of our locations, but for the most part we get the same weather. Get yourself an oval winter pool cover. NOT the 8 or 10 year type. The weave is too thin. Get the one that's warranted for 15 years. They cost about $65 give or take. They will probably not last the full 15 years but I guarantee they will last several seasons. I'm on my 6th year on one that's on my V21 boat and it's still like new,and the 3rd year on the one on my Airslot. My V20 has shrink wrap on it so I cannot comment on that one. Seriously though. They really are worth the money. They come with a vinyl coated steel cable and winch that draws the whole thing tight around the bottom. You can attach your bungee cords anywhere along that cable to tighten specific areas. I don't know what you are paying for your tarps right now but I know they are expensive. Look at it this way... what have you got to lose?

[bgreene]

Thanks but to me keeping water out is 1/2 the purpose of cover.....the other is sun protection.

I cover my boat after each use so having to fuss with two covers would be a hassle.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by bgreene

Thanks but to me keeping water out is 1/2 the purpose of cover.....the other is sun protection.

I cover my boat after each use so having to fuss with two covers would be a hassle.

I agree, and having a winter -pool cover as a year round cover would be a hassle just because of the physical weight. Understand, you DO NOT need the second cover. I use the Visqueen only because I tend to overkill, To the best of my knowledge I've never had an instance where the winter cover leaked. I just use the clear plastic sheet as a redundant safety measure.

Actually, it sounds to me that you would benefit from having one of those canvas garages that they sell. Not recommending one from Harbor Freight, just showing a link for the pic of what I mean. There are quite a few dealers of better quality and larger sizes on eBay. My point is that instead of taking the cover on and off after every outing why not just park it inside the garage?

https://www.harborfreight.com/10-ft-...age-62860.html

[bgreene]

Nice - but still no go due to various reasons......that would likely include my neighbors displeasure when a 60 mph wind gust turns that into a kite.

But you get an A for effort.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by bgreene

Nice - but still no go due to various reasons......that would likely include my neighbors displeasure when a 60 mph wind gust turns that into a kite.

But you get an A for effort.

One can only try. Realistically, how many times do we see 60 mph gusts? But I agree with you that it's a possibility. And aesthetics are also an important factor as well. So how about a pole barn type of structure? More costly, but also more sturdy.

[oteps]

I used a similar one without sides. I used tie downs in front and back from the metal poles to boat. Never moved. And I could still get in and work on the boat if needed. Or sit there and drink a beer. But I did worry every time we had a wind storm. I live in pa on the side of a mountain so maybe not as much wind as u jersey guys?

[inaforty]

Destroyer,
We ordered a 15 year inground pool cover 30'x45'.
Worked excellent! The cover has a 2" web binding around the edge where the grommets are fastened to keep from pulling out.
Made a ridge out of 2x3 and strapping and added 1/2" electrical conduit to keep snow from collecting.

Great idea and better then an average tarp.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by oteps

I used a similar one without sides. I used tie downs in front and back from the metal poles to boat. Never moved. And I could still get in and work on the boat if needed. Or sit there and drink a beer. But I did worry every time we had a wind storm. I live in pa on the side of a mountain so maybe not as much wind as u jersey guys?

Our states are right next to each other, and are very similar in topography, so I think that for the most part your weather and ours is about the same. Although, you may live on the other side of the appalachian mountains, and if so would get a different weather pattern.