Who uses a blue tarp?
01-07-2008 | 06:38 PM
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From: Elkton, MD
I guess I can't rationalize why someone with a $100K boat would buy a $20 cover at walmart to protect it from the elements...
Even a full canvas....with the rain, sleet, snow etc..the canvas starts to retain water then when the wind blows it cracks the canvas...
If shrink wrap is done right, 90% of the elements just roll right off... I even wrap mine with the hatch open and with nice big poles with a decent size door on the side so I can get in and work on it over the winter. I call it Fort Apache....
Even a full canvas....with the rain, sleet, snow etc..the canvas starts to retain water then when the wind blows it cracks the canvas...
If shrink wrap is done right, 90% of the elements just roll right off... I even wrap mine with the hatch open and with nice big poles with a decent size door on the side so I can get in and work on it over the winter. I call it Fort Apache....
01-07-2008 | 07:12 PM
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Build a garage. Doesn't have to cost a lot. I put up one at my old house for my 31 sonic for $6K. Steel Arch type. New house has an 1800 sq foot garage, what a luxury. Had it less than a year, already wish it was bigger!
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01-07-2008 | 07:17 PM
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anyway...why a blue tarp on a $100K boat?????....
01-07-2008 | 08:26 PM
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Brad
It's for sale at usedboats.com http://usedboats.com/powerboats/1982...10/1403713.htm
I figured I would get laughed off OSO if I listed it here.
It's for sale at usedboats.com http://usedboats.com/powerboats/1982...10/1403713.htm
I figured I would get laughed off OSO if I listed it here.
01-08-2008 | 07:28 AM
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I completely rigged a 46 Skater with two 557 PSI
Blower motors under a blue top all winter.
It was 20 outside and 60 inside when sunny.
I used blankets on the bow points two protect from
chafing.
My neighbors called me the boy in the blue bubble.
Ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
I Do more damage around the docks.
Blower motors under a blue top all winter.
It was 20 outside and 60 inside when sunny.
I used blankets on the bow points two protect from
chafing.
My neighbors called me the boy in the blue bubble.
Ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
I Do more damage around the docks.
01-08-2008 | 07:36 AM
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what i cant understand frank, how can a guy own a boat but has no means to tow it anywhere... frank, we might confuse you but you bother us.... see the difference.....
if not for your sister dee, we would even be replying to your silly post...
carry on soilders.....
if not for your sister dee, we would even be replying to your silly post...
carry on soilders.....
