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
--
John H

For a great time, go here first... http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

On 4/16/10 5:18 PM, 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.



Those are precisely the tie-downs I am removing from my boat cover as I
transition to bungee cords. I bought some "adjustable" bungees. Easily
adjustable.

It is my *observation* that the non-stretching webs put all the stress
of rain on the cover, cause the cover to sag under the weight of pooled
rainwater, and allow the cover to press so tightly on boat hardware that
the cover gets punctured. Properly fitted bungee cords that are allowed
to stretch a little act as shock absorbers and take care of the weight
of rain water and also wind pressure.

Snow loads do not concern me, because my canvas boat cover spends its
winters in my garage and my Parker sleeps under its shrinkwrap, which,
properly applied, can absorb one hell of a snow load and if applied
properly, has no areas in which rainwater can pool.








--
http://tinyurl.com/ykxp2ym

hk wrote:
On 4/16/10 5:18 PM, 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.



Those are precisely the tie-downs I am removing from my boat cover as
I transition to bungee cords. I bought some "adjustable" bungees.
Easily adjustable.

It is my *observation* that the non-stretching webs put all the stress
of rain on the cover, cause the cover to sag under the weight of
pooled rainwater, and allow the cover to press so tightly on boat
hardware that the cover gets punctured. Properly fitted bungee cords
that are allowed to stretch a little act as shock absorbers and take
care of the weight of rain water and also wind pressure.

Snow loads do not concern me, because my canvas boat cover spends its
winters in my garage and my Parker sleeps under its shrinkwrap, which,
properly applied, can absorb one hell of a snow load and if applied
properly, has no areas in which rainwater can pool.



Your problem is the cover and its supports, not the tie-downs. A tight
fit will force the rain to drain off. Bungees only encourage more pooling.

On Apr 16, 5:28*pm, hk wrote:
On 4/16/10 5:18 PM, 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.

Those are precisely the tie-downs I am removing from my boat cover as I
transition to bungee cords. I bought some "adjustable" bungees. Easily
adjustable.

It is my *observation* that the non-stretching webs put all the stress
of rain on the cover, cause the cover to sag under the weight of pooled
rainwater, and allow the cover to press so tightly on boat hardware that
the cover gets punctured. Properly fitted bungee cords that are allowed
to stretch a little act as shock absorbers and take care of the weight
of rain water and also wind pressure.

Snow loads do not concern me, because my canvas boat cover spends its
winters in my garage and my Parker sleeps under its shrinkwrap, which,
properly applied, can absorb one hell of a snow load and if applied
properly, has no areas in which rainwater can pool.

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Don't forget to drill some holes in the structural components of your
trailer, Mr. Mech. Engineer.
Where does your lobster boat spend it's winters?

Loogypicker wrote:
On Apr 16, 5:28 pm, wrote:

On 4/16/10 5:18 PM, 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.

Those are precisely the tie-downs I am removing from my boat cover as I
transition to bungee cords. I bought some "adjustable" bungees. Easily
adjustable.

It is my *observation* that the non-stretching webs put all the stress
of rain on the cover, cause the cover to sag under the weight of pooled
rainwater, and allow the cover to press so tightly on boat hardware that
the cover gets punctured. Properly fitted bungee cords that are allowed
to stretch a little act as shock absorbers and take care of the weight
of rain water and also wind pressure.

Snow loads do not concern me, because my canvas boat cover spends its
winters in my garage and my Parker sleeps under its shrinkwrap, which,
properly applied, can absorb one hell of a snow load and if applied
properly, has no areas in which rainwater can pool.

--http://tinyurl.com/ykxp2ym- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Don't forget to drill some holes in the structural components of your
trailer, Mr. Mech. Engineer.
Where does your lobster boat spend it's winters?

In his imagination, evidently. I've never heard Harry speak of the vessel.

On Apr 16, 4:18*pm, 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
--
John H

For a great time, go here first...http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

When I first got my 18'r four years ago, I parked it outside and took
a 10 ft sheet of plywood, and set it on the lip of the windshield and
the back of the i/o engine cover, then put a large cheap, silver , non-
UV collecting tarp over it and used a handful of black rubber straps
to hold it in place from the eye holes to the trailer frame. , nothing
of extreme tightness, and the board did a good job of covering with no
snow/rain/ice building up because there were no pockets being formed.
In the spring, I hosed off the tarp, let it dry, unhooked everything,
folded it up and all was good. The tarp was loose enough that it
wouldn't catch a sharp corner and rip, yet it let plenty of
ventilation flow through the boat, and was firm enough to stay in
place. and not blow away.

On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:39:53 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Apr 16, 4:18*pm, 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
--
John H

For a great time, go here first...http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

When I first got my 18'r four years ago, I parked it outside and took
a 10 ft sheet of plywood, and set it on the lip of the windshield and
the back of the i/o engine cover, then put a large cheap, silver , non-
UV collecting tarp over it and used a handful of black rubber straps
to hold it in place from the eye holes to the trailer frame. , nothing
of extreme tightness, and the board did a good job of covering with no
snow/rain/ice building up because there were no pockets being formed.
In the spring, I hosed off the tarp, let it dry, unhooked everything,
folded it up and all was good. The tarp was loose enough that it
wouldn't catch a sharp corner and rip, yet it let plenty of
ventilation flow through the boat, and was firm enough to stay in
place. and not blow away.

No, I am *not* going to cover my boat with a 10' sheet of plywood and a tarp.
Hell, I'd get laughed out of my marina!
--
John H

For a great time, go here first... http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

John H wrote:
On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:39:53 -0700 (PDT), wrote:


On Apr 16, 4:18 pm, John 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
--
John H

For a great time, go here first...http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

When I first got my 18'r four years ago, I parked it outside and took
a 10 ft sheet of plywood, and set it on the lip of the windshield and
the back of the i/o engine cover, then put a large cheap, silver , non-
UV collecting tarp over it and used a handful of black rubber straps
to hold it in place from the eye holes to the trailer frame. , nothing
of extreme tightness, and the board did a good job of covering with no
snow/rain/ice building up because there were no pockets being formed.
In the spring, I hosed off the tarp, let it dry, unhooked everything,
folded it up and all was good. The tarp was loose enough that it
wouldn't catch a sharp corner and rip, yet it let plenty of
ventilation flow through the boat, and was firm enough to stay in
place. and not blow away.

No, I am *not* going to cover my boat with a 10' sheet of plywood and a tarp.
Hell, I'd get laughed out of my marina!
--
John H

For a great time, go here first... http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

10' plywood? I've never seen it for sale!

On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:47:36 -0400, Larry wrote:

John H wrote:
On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:39:53 -0700 (PDT), wrote:


On Apr 16, 4:18 pm, John 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
--
John H

For a great time, go here first...http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

When I first got my 18'r four years ago, I parked it outside and took
a 10 ft sheet of plywood, and set it on the lip of the windshield and
the back of the i/o engine cover, then put a large cheap, silver , non-
UV collecting tarp over it and used a handful of black rubber straps
to hold it in place from the eye holes to the trailer frame. , nothing
of extreme tightness, and the board did a good job of covering with no
snow/rain/ice building up because there were no pockets being formed.
In the spring, I hosed off the tarp, let it dry, unhooked everything,
folded it up and all was good. The tarp was loose enough that it
wouldn't catch a sharp corner and rip, yet it let plenty of
ventilation flow through the boat, and was firm enough to stay in
place. and not blow away.

No, I am *not* going to cover my boat with a 10' sheet of plywood and a tarp.
Hell, I'd get laughed out of my marina!
--
John H

For a great time, go here first... http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

10' plywood? I've never seen it for sale!

Knowing Tim, I'll bet he scabbed a few smaller pieces together!
--
John H

For a great time, go here first... http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

On Apr 17, 8:22*am, John H wrote:
On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:47:36 -0400, Larry wrote:
John H wrote:
On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:39:53 -0700 (PDT), *wrote:

On Apr 16, 4:18 pm, John *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
--
John H

For a great time, go here first...http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

When I first got my 18'r four years ago, I parked it outside and took
a 10 ft sheet of plywood, *and set it on the lip of the windshield and
the back of the i/o engine cover, then put a large cheap, silver , non-
UV collecting tarp over it and used a handful of black rubber straps
to hold it in place from the eye holes to the trailer frame. , nothing
of extreme tightness, and the board did a good job of covering with no
snow/rain/ice building up because there were no pockets being formed.
In the spring, I hosed off the tarp, let it dry, unhooked everything,
folded it up and all was good. The tarp was loose enough that it
wouldn't catch a sharp corner and rip, yet it *let plenty of
ventilation flow through the boat, and was firm enough to stay in
place. and not blow away.

No, I am *not* going to cover my boat with a 10' sheet of plywood and a tarp.
Hell, I'd get laughed out of my marina!
--
John H

For a great time, go here first...http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

10' plywood? *I've never seen it for sale!

Knowing Tim, I'll bet he scabbed a few smaller pieces together!
--
John H

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No, actually my dad came across some 10 ft. pieces several years ago
at an auction that were left over from a special order construction
project. I've never seen them that long at a lumber yard before. I
dont' know what they were used for but I have about 6 or 7 sheets of
the stuff.