Hi Jere,
It has been a while since the T-22 days, and unfortunately I don't have a
good answer for my own question as to a suitable tarp material for a 32 ft
boat!

I had not thought of Sunbrella as a cover material, mainly because it is
quite costly - I was hoping for a suggestion somewhere between a C$100
plastic tarp and a C$1400 canvas tarp - Perhaps heavier duty woven plastic
would be better - Owners say that the silver ones stand up better.

I have heard that down east, owners sometimes throw an old fishing net over
the plastic tarp and that this stops the self destruction by vibration.

Good Ideas can always be gleaned from groups like this - thus the question!

I suppose that a good supporting frame might help - I have used the mast,
laced rope supports and added foam wrapping around any exposed points that
might cut the tarp. Probably not the best, but hopefully adequate.

By the way, we have retired from the boating business!

Graham

"Jere Lull" wrote in message
...
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.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
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