[frers-list]Re: Winter cover

[Bill Thompson]

I have almost identical to Pachyderm,  same assembly process, but made by Fairclough in CT. Perfect for Montreal winters, but I'd agree very challenging as a 1st sewing project. 

I now have a crew member whose business is sewing this type of thing. She could always make a pattern from mine, if you arrange with her before the 20th when mine goes on... She could sew it for you too, but not sure about time available before freeze-up...  She's probably less expensive than what you'll find down there

Her coordinates: Dierdre Ware
                            514 231-9726
                            Info@avantgardefabrix.com

Good luck !

Bill Thompson
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> On Oct 7, 2013, at 1:06 PM, Courtney Thomas <courtneycthomas@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
>> 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 try.  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 and looks hard to construct to me. It also has vents and a zippered door sewn 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 frame has a center ridge pole and 14 pairs of ribs. I tape them down with strapping tape to keep it rigid in heavy wind and use strips of wood as stringers to support the fabric between the ribs. Two builders in my area are Miller Marine Canvas and Fairclough Sailmakers, New Haven. Either might have the Frers 33 pattern on file. Miller in Milford CT made mine (203) 878-9291
>> 
>> For my previous boat , I used blue plastic tarps and built a wooden frame every year, re-using the lumber. The blue plastic tarps are inexpensive, 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 one winter as well. The Miller frame will not collapse if properly attached to the boat.
> Edgar,
> 
> Thanks so much for the reply. The picture helped as well.
> 
> Cordially,
> 
> Courtney
> 
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