On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:22:24 -0700, "Bill McKee"
wrote:


"Larry" wrote in message
m...
John H wrote:
It is my belief that bungee cords should not be used with boat covers,
unless
the boat cover is of the 'throwaway' variety.

Bungee cords stretch, and they will often allow the cover to sag a little
when
it begins raining or snow. Once the cover sags just a bit, the weight of
more
water or snow will cause it to sag even more. The bungee cord is helping
this
process because it is stretching to accomodate the extra weight.

When I got my new cover, I followed the maker's advice and bought a tie
down kit
to go with it. The kit is only $22.59 Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Carver-Boat-Co.../dp/B0000AYI62

"Constructed Of 1" Black Polypropylene Webbing And Convenient Quick
Release
Buckles."

The kits contain 12 straps, each 8' long.

The final product looks like this:


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...atCover001.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...atCover002.jpg
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John H

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Nice rig! That's a great way to tie it down. Bungees are not for towing!

My cover snaps on, is also good for trailering. But there is an adjustible
support pole in the middle that goes to a reinforced snap to hold it in
place. Allows all the rainwater to run off. I do not store it in snow.
And the rest of the time, it is in a Costco Portable garage for $230.


I use a support pole also. And, I run a line from the bow, over the console, to
the stern, which provides a tent type structure. Works well.

Like you, I'm not going to risk it in the snow again, although I think I'd be
much better off with these straps than I was with the bungees.

I keep waiting for Harry to tell me who the guy is that did his boat for $8 a
foot or so. Hell, if the guy is good, you'd think Harry would turn some business
his way.
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John H

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