[frers-list]Re: Winter cover

[Courtney Thomas]

On 10/7/2013 10:57 AM, Edgar Smith wrote:
> I don't know if I can include a photo on the discussion list but I'll t=
ry.  Pachyderm has a canvas cover that is fitted to the hull and a frame =
and laces with grommets at the bow and stern. It is very closely fitted a=
nd looks hard to construct to me. It also has vents and a zippered door s=
ewn in. The reusable frame has an arc with the highest part being at the =
mast step. It is high enough to walk around the deck at the center. It is=
 constructed with metal tubing bent to fit over the lifelines as shown in=
 the picture. The canvas extends to approximately the boot-stripe. The fr=
ame has a center ridge pole and 14 pairs of ribs. I tape them down with s=
trapping tape to keep it rigid in heavy wind and use strips of wood as st=
ringers to support the fabric between the ribs. Two builders in my area a=
re Miller Marine Canvas and Fairclough Sailmakers, New Haven. Either migh=
t have the Frers 33 pattern on file. Miller in Milford CT made mine (203)=
 878-9291
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> For my previous boat , I used blue plastic tarps and built a wooden fra=
me every year, re-using the lumber. The blue plastic tarps are inexpensiv=
e, but last only 2 or three years before fraying, rotting in the sun and =
and tearing. The wooden frame broke and collapsed under heavy snowfall on=
e winter as well. The Miller frame will not collapse if properly attached=
 to the boat.
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Edgar,

Thanks so much for the reply. The picture helped as well.

Cordially,

Courtney