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<blockquote data-quote="onthewater102" data-source="post: 417080" data-attributes="member: 13702"><p>So far what sounds like my best option came from my father of all people, who suggested getting a length of nylon strap (tie down strap material) that could run from the bow of the boat to the stern and use fiberglass tent poles to span the boat and run them through slots sewn into the strap. They will be more flexible than the flat fiberglass bar material most cover supports use so I will get a higher arch out of them to keep the cover drawn up tight & prevent sagging, but they will fold up nicely and allow me to tuck them away in my limited compartment space on my little tinny...he suggested supporting the cover at four points staggered around the other obstructions already in the boat (trolling motor/side console etc.) and if I'm still getting pooling along the edges after I have everything tight I can always add nylon webbing in the areas I'm getting pooling to provide support between the spans.</p><p></p><p>We'll see...thanks all for your input & thought. Assuming I go this way I'll get pics up as soon as its done assuming it's a success.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="onthewater102, post: 417080, member: 13702"] So far what sounds like my best option came from my father of all people, who suggested getting a length of nylon strap (tie down strap material) that could run from the bow of the boat to the stern and use fiberglass tent poles to span the boat and run them through slots sewn into the strap. They will be more flexible than the flat fiberglass bar material most cover supports use so I will get a higher arch out of them to keep the cover drawn up tight & prevent sagging, but they will fold up nicely and allow me to tuck them away in my limited compartment space on my little tinny...he suggested supporting the cover at four points staggered around the other obstructions already in the boat (trolling motor/side console etc.) and if I'm still getting pooling along the edges after I have everything tight I can always add nylon webbing in the areas I'm getting pooling to provide support between the spans. We'll see...thanks all for your input & thought. Assuming I go this way I'll get pics up as soon as its done assuming it's a success. [/QUOTE]
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