[frers-list]Re: Winter cover

[Courtney Thomas]

On 10/7/2013 1:22 PM, Bill Thompson wrote:
> I have almost identical to Pachyderm,  same assembly process, but made =
by Fairclough in CT. Perfect for Montreal winters, but I'd agree very cha=
llenging as a 1st sewing project.
>
> I now have a crew member whose business is sewing this type of thing. S=
he 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 t=
han what you'll find down there
>
> Her coordinates: Dierdre Ware
>                              514 231-9726
>                              Info@avantgardefabrix.com
>
> Good luck !
>
> Bill Thompson
> d'AD LIB
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 1:06 PM, Courtney Thomas <courtneycthomas@bellsouth=
=2Enet> 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 fram=
e 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 th=
e 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 mi=
ght have the Frers 33 pattern on file. Miller in Milford CT made mine (20=
3) 878-9291
>>>
>>> For my previous boat , I used blue plastic tarps and built a wooden f=
rame every year, re-using the lumber. The blue plastic tarps are inexpens=
ive, but last only 2 or three years before fraying, rotting in the sun an=
d and tearing. The wooden frame broke and collapsed under heavy snowfall =
one winter as well. The Miller frame will not collapse if properly attach=
ed to the boat.
>> Edgar,
>>
>> Thanks so much for the reply. The picture helped as well.
>>
>> Cordially,
>>
>> Courtney
>>
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Bill,

Thanks so much for the offer. I'll give 'er a ring  :- )

The Frers33 is in Savannah, so no rush on my end.

Cordially,

Courtney