Graham wrote:

Canvas winter covers are expensive and rot out in about 10 years (Quoted
C$1400 for a 36x22). Cheap woven plastic tarps wear out in a year or two
(Can buy similar size for C$100 - $200)

Has anyone used any other type of cover? One would think that here would be
some type of synthetic fabric that would outlast canvas yet still have it's
weight and abrasion resistance.


Graham! I should think *you* of all people should know that answer! (I
first "met" Graham on the Tanzer list about a decade ago. He's a person
that I would defer to when he had an opinion.)

From my experience and gleanings, the "silver" premium plastic tarps
seem to have a bit better longevity, but a good supporting structure --
which can be more costly than the tarp -- is the primary determinant on
the covering's survival.

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Jere Lull
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