The new tarpaulin arrived. I'm not overly impressed. It says waterproof but we will see. I spent an hour sorting plastic sheet and tarps. I think I will have to bite the bullet this year and invest in a properly made waterproof cover for Arwen. It will cost but at least I won't constantly be pumping her out or emptying the under front thwart locker.
The binocular and compass bins are fitted. Although they look good, I'm not convinced about whether they will be useful or not. The binocular one went down the side of the centreboard on starboard side just forward of the centre thwart hatch; in arms reach of where I put all my charts etc when coastal cruising. The compass one attached to the coaming next to my little plastic handy wallet which stores pencils, sharpeners, rubbers, notebook etc; again within arms reach of my navigation area!
I have a gut feeling both are going to get in the way and I'll end up removing them. You know what they say.......'KISS........keep it simple stupid'!
'Stupid' Steve
The binocular and compass bins are fitted. Although they look good, I'm not convinced about whether they will be useful or not. The binocular one went down the side of the centreboard on starboard side just forward of the centre thwart hatch; in arms reach of where I put all my charts etc when coastal cruising. The compass one attached to the coaming next to my little plastic handy wallet which stores pencils, sharpeners, rubbers, notebook etc; again within arms reach of my navigation area!
I have a gut feeling both are going to get in the way and I'll end up removing them. You know what they say.......'KISS........keep it simple stupid'!
'Stupid' Steve
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I had to keep my rowing skiff outdoors last year because of all the building. I bent a full length batten about 1.5" x 1" x 17' on a central post and a wooden chock at stem and stern both lashed down.
Over that I tied a doubled over B&Q tarp using extra eyes and tied tight under the boat, I guess at the centre the batten was a foot higher than the boat and both ends open to let air though, worked a treat in rain wind and snow.
She's back in the new and extended garage now along with Tosh, the SCOW, two kayaks, the piano, Joe's trampolene, beer fridge ...... and there's still just about room to work
I've done something similar now but I'm worried there won't be enough airflow
Hi Steve
You should maybe think about making your own cover - not difficult. I wrote a post about is here http://forthsailoar.osbert.org/2012/08/05/a-new-cover-for-scratch/
If I was doing it again, I'd make a few improvements based on that experience, but it works pretty well. If you want more info let me know and I'll tell you how I'd do it differently.
Cheers
Steve,
Do you have room for a 10x20 canopy? They work great if you fasten them to the ground.
Hi Joel
Sadly not. At the moment the plastic and tarp seem to be doing the job but its only temporary
Steve
Thanks Osbert
I am thinking of doing a make your own jobbie
Steve
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