I bought a cover from Thurston Canvas in Bristol, RI about two years ago. I had mine made so I can store the boat with the mast in place. There is a side door on the starboard side. The frame is metal and easily pieced together or disassembled. The cover goes down to the waterline. As I recall, the cover was in the $3,000 range. It's probably the best investment I made for the boat. I'm able to keep the hatches open during the winter and thus, the boat "breathes." Melting snow and ice and then having it refreeze is the bane of boats in the northeast. The cover keeps the deck protected. It also allows me to start work on the boat about a month earlier in the spring since it's nice and cozy inside during March and April. The cover zips together athwartship at the mast, thus joining the two pieces. It can be easily stored in a corner of the basement. When a heavy snow comes during the winter, I simply climb under the cover through the door and push up on the cover. The snow easily slides off. It takes about two minutes to remove all the snow, regardless of depth.
Bite the bullet. You won't regret it.
Bob Rude
#352
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