This video shows how to make boat cover bows out of pvc. these bows "tent" the boat cover up in order to let the rain run off without pooling. these bows are cheap and ez to make.. Boat storage yards are expensive, while a regular cover will keep out rain, but it won't shed leaves or snow. that's why winter covers are oversize and have a frame like a tent. making your own frame for your boat's winter cover will save you money now and work at the beginning of fitting out season.. Putting boats into a canvas cocoon started in the pre-fiberglass days. fresh water in the bilge is a mortal enemy of wooden boats, because it allows the growth of the dreaded (and mis-named) dry rot. a dry wooden boat is a healthy wooden boat, so it is natural for owners to go to great lengths to protect against winter snow and ice..
If you’re planning to cover a small boat that resides on a trailer or a larger boat that might spend the winter in storage, a frame provides ventilation and keeps the cover from pooling with rain water. by making it yourself, the frame can be configured to accommodate the cover you plan to use or one you plan to order.. Cover the shell. lay the tarp down flat on the ground. place the boat in the middle of the tarp. wrap the tarp around the frame. it needs to fold tightly over the top. measure 4 inches in from each of the sides and each of the ends. cut off any excess tarp. measure one inch from each end of the boat then every 10 inches to the inner shells.. Boat building requires enough space, under cover, so that the builder can easily move around the hull during construction, or the boat can be built on a trailer so the hull can be moved out of the shelter for construction sessions..
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