Supports for boat cover (new pics, May 31, 2010)

I got my new boat cover the other day (which is really nice by the way). I bought a couple of adjustable support poles to go with it but I am not happy with them. They are difficult to place under the cover and they look like they will eventually punch a hole through it with time. So, I have decided to go with the bow style supports. I saw somewhere (maybe on this site, or maybe somehwere else) where somebody built supports out of PVC piping, which looked pretty good. I am going to attempt that this weekend. Pictures will follow.

Cheers,
BC

I have the adjustable support poles under mine and haven't had any problems.

My cover is Sunbrella material though which is pretty heavy canvas and it is custom made for my boat so it fits like a glove even without being tied down. I have two grommets in the cover that the top of the supports stick through. Once I get the cover stretched over the boat, I can go back and reach underneath the cover and stick the supports through the grommets. They hold themselves in place from there and I can tie down the cover.

Here ya go. I've had Bobberboy's thread bookmarked for awhile now to steal his support frame idea, haven't had a chance to work on mine yet though
https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=9712

WhiteMoose said:

Here ya go. I've had Bobberboy's thread bookmarked for awhile now to steal his support frame idea, haven't had a chance to work on mine yet though
https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=9712

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That's the one! Thanks.

I was browsing around BassPro Friday night and found this strap for $14. It works great keeping the support poles in place and also holds the cover up nicely.

Check it out:

I like your choice of beverage..... I got 2 milk crates and a 12 foot 2x4...

Froggy said:

I like your choice of beverage..... I got 2 milk crates and a 12 foot 2x4...

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Cheers! Yeah, in hindsight, the milk crates and 2x4 make practical sense.