Snow covered wellcraft

[smokeonthewater]

or better yet pay closer attention and get the RIGHT cover.... you don't want a porous summer cover you want a water proof WINTER cover

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by roffey

OK for whoever follows this post ***8230;
I bought the above ground pool cover for my boat for $119.
The cover is to keep leaves out of the pool but lets the water in, it porous.. I am thinking the folks who gave me this advice have not used it or were just having a little fun with the new guy***8230;As I had said earlier I had pools for 20 years and never used a cover.. now I know why. You got me this time***8230; I***8217;ll know next time. Go to my local marina and buy a cover or at least ask the experts.

Roffee, I simply do not understand. WHY would you buy a summer pool cover? Did you not understand what I said in my post to you? I gave you the name, address, and what size winter pool cover to buy.

Here's what I said...

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Roffey, Spareparts is right on the money with the swimming pool cover idea. Go online to National Pool Wholesalers in Florida. Buy their gold, oval shaped 20x14 above ground WINTER cover. It should cost you around $50-60. (Since it's a pool cover there is an extra 4' of cover all around to fit down the sides of the swimming pool, so the actual size of a 20x14 is really 28x22) It comes with a steel cable that you weave through the grommet holes and trailer frame and then cinch tightly to secure it to the boat. For a longer lasting cover, do like Spare said and build a frame out of wood or pipe to go from the front of the boat to the stern to make a tent so that snow will slide off and not put too much weight on the cover.

Then I made another post where I posted a picture of my personal boat showing the winter pool cover on it.

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Now, what part of that didn't you understand? I sympathize with you for paying that amount of money, but really, the only one that got you was the salesman that sold you a summer leaf cover instead of a winter cover for $119. If it were me I'd take the cover back to that dipsh!t, tell him that it wasn't what you wanted and demand my money back.

Now, as to the rest of your post and your "tone"....while I can understand your anger, do not direct it towards anyone here. No one was having fun with you, no one "got you", either this or any time. We do not do that here. The advice you were given throughout this thread was sound, factual, accompanied with pictures, and based upon years and years of experience. Truthfully, I don't like anyone telling me that what I've told them was wrong, and blaiming me for their own f_ck up. You were told precisely what to do and how to do it. And yes, I am an expert...I've spent 35+ years working as a mechanical engineer and I know more than a little bit about porosity, shear strengths, etc. So if you want to waste more money go right ahead and go to a marina and pay their inflated charges for a cover that will NOT last you as long as the cover that was recommended to you. I guess it's true what they say... "a fool and his money are soon parted".

[spareparts]

quote:"or at least ask the experts"

you did ask an expert, I've got 30 years in the marine business. I'm beginning my 5th season in my own company. I've been certified Mercury, Mercruiser(master), Yamaha, Volvo Penta gas, Volvo Penta Diesel, Marine Power, Crusader, and soon to be Suzuki. There are several on this site that are far more qualified than myself. You asked several experts and probably the best group of general boating knowledge people without bs on the internet. You just didn't listen!

[roffey]

OK, so I think I was a little rough on you boys here, I asked for some advice and you provided it and for that I say thanks and truly mean it. Up here in Canada when we winterize above ground pools you drain the filter, disconnect the pump and take it inside then disconnect the plumbing letting the water drain down to the skimmer level . When it rains or snows the extra water will just drain out the skimmer and not freeze or brake. You can put a winter cover over the pool that will prevent leaves from falling into the pool. If the cover does not let water in it will pool on the top making next best thing to impossible to remove without a pool pump like the kind you use with a in ground pool. So for an above ground cover, it lets water in and keeps garbage out.
Thanks for the advice, I think I can make this cover work, I will use it and put a tarp over the cover and use it more as a frame and the tarp to keep the water out. Sorry for ruffling feathers, I think all you people are here to help and it is not your intention to harm or mislead and for that I say thanks and mean it. I will continue to ask for your advice and hopefully you will keep giving it. Who know maybe we will pass on the water some day and give a friendly wave. Some of my waters are half US and half Canada.

[smokeonthewater]

seeing as how this is "canadian tire" there can be no debating that it is "up here in canada"... It states that it "prevents chemical loos through evaporation" so it is NOT a mesh.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...ol%2BCover.jsp

[roffey]

Originally Posted by smokeonthewater

seeing as how this is "canadian tire" there can be no debating that it is "up here in canada"... It states that it "prevents chemical loos through evaporation" so it is NOT a mesh.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...ol%2BCover.jsp

You are %100 right on the money, I apologize to all and will never make a despairing comment about anyone here, ever again. I had a “difficult day” plus a few pops and posted. I looked at the cover and thought it would let the water through. Today, I put the cover on and as you all know it works perfect. My profession is computers and that is what I should stick with. You guys fix the boats and I will just drive them.
So for those following this thread two things to note. First don’t post comments when you’re a little upset with a significant other (wife). Two, don’t post after a few wobbly pops.
Please accept my sincere apologies.. I feel a little silly right now.. I plan on restoring my boat and if you people want I will post my progress with pictures,,, and will take all your advice, criticism and suggestions as they come and will be humble..

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by roffey

I plan on restoring my boat and if you people want I will post my progress with pictures,,, and will take all your advice, criticism and suggestions as they come and will be humble..

Good... now you can get in the boat with the rest of us. We're not royality, stuck up, or condiscending. What we are is a bunch of guys that have a love for boating in general and for Wellcraft "V" style boats in particular. Here, you'll find a diverse group of people that are professionals in a plethora of different disciplines, each somehow complimenting the group as a whole. Welcome aboard.

[smokeonthewater]

No worries here... ya might have ruffled a few feathers but this is the best bunch of guys I've ever found on the net and likely anywhere... I am certain that no hard feelings will remain.

By all means... keep us up to date on your rebuild.

[roffey]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Good... now you can get in the boat with the rest of us. We're not royality, stuck up, or condiscending. What we are is a bunch of guys that have a love for boating in general and for Wellcraft "V" style boats in particular. Here, you'll find a diverse group of people that are professionals in a plethora of different disciplines, each somehow compliimenting the group as a whole. Welcome aboard.

aboard.. and thanks, now lets get my boat on the water. She is not a V but it's still a Wellcraft.

My bet is, if it's a boat then it's cool... Cheers to all