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Peregrine
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Initially Posted - 11/22/2015 : 20:43:44

Should have done this years ago.

John Gisondi
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Edited by - Peregrine on 11/22/2015 20:44:57

islander
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Response Posted - 11/23/2015 : 08:51:09

I remember a while ago you were asking about covers. Glad to see you pulled the trigger. They beat messing around with poly tarps hands down.No need to go down and check on it through the winter.I see you got the one that goes just to the railing instead of over. Mine is the same. The benefit is good air circulation to eliminate any mold. Where did you get it from?

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

Edited by - islander on 11/23/2015 08:53:54

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Response Posted - 11/23/2015 : 12:53:36

Nicely done John.

Frank Hopper

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Response Posted - 11/24/2015 : 21:13:16

Thanks Frank.
Fairclough in New Haven made it.
They have a template for the C-25 and it fits well. The wrinkles in the photo eventually came out as I adjusted the boom at the mast. No ties around the hull are needed.
Not cheep but was given a good discount by ordering it in the spring.
Pretty funny watching me wrestle with it alone the first time but I finally figured it out. Under 2 hours the first time should be much faster next year.

John Gisondi
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Response Posted - 11/25/2015 : 07:40:35

John, Is it in 3 pieces that zip together? Thats how mine is and as you said, the first time is the slowest. Having had mine now for 6yrs It takes me about 1hr by my self. FYI when you take it off in the spring, Try to fold each section up with the tags (forward,Middle,aft) being visible. It makes it easier the next year.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

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Response Posted - 11/25/2015 : 19:45:36

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Originally posted by islander

John, Is it in 3 pieces that zip together? Thats how mine is and as you said, the first time is the slowest. Having had mine now for 6yrs It takes me about 1hr by my self. FYI when you take it off in the spring, Try to fold each section up with the tags (forward,Middle,aft) being visible. It makes it easier the next year.

Scott,
No it is all one piece however there is a zipper that goes from the mast to the rail on the port side and a zipper that goes from the aft end of the boom to the port stern. The entire starboard side (the side you see in the photo) is in one piece with a zippered entrance-way on the aft starboard side.
So you slip (lug, push wrestle

) it on from the starboard side then start doing up the zippers on the port side.
Thanks for the tip they did mark forward and aft but I need to mark the starboard side.

John Gisondi
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Edited by - Peregrine on 11/25/2015 19:49:39

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Response Posted - 11/26/2015 : 08:07:08

I got a quote this year from Fairclough for a cover mast off configuration -- seemed a bit pricy for this year's budget however everyone who owns one, usually for larger boats, swears by them. Record I have seen is 18 years (98 stenciled on tarp) although they claim 10-12 years service for the canvas is normal.

Peter Bigelow
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 11/26/2015 : 09:16:38

I estimate my cover is 14-15 years old. The fabric shows no damage, wear or chafing. I had it restitched last year, because the stitching was deteriorated. I also had a zipper replaced. Otherwise, it was in excellent condition. The next time I have it restitched, I'll have it done with tenara thread, which should easily outlast the fabric. This cover is 2 piece. The only change I would recommend is to install about 4 vents to let air pass through it more easily. I might do that myself next year. I just learned that sailrite sells them for about $5.00 each, and also has a video showing how they are installed. I don't know who made the cover, but it's obviously expertly measured and made.

Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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Edited by - Steve Milby on 11/26/2015 09:32:47

islander
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Response Posted - 11/26/2015 : 12:36:44

I got mine from The Canvas Store in Huntington L.I. Annapolis boat show special.They are a local shop to me and like John's they have the measurements on record. I only had to tell them what year and if it was a single or double backstay. 6yrs now and no signs of deterioration but its guaranteed for as long as I own the boat so I just have to bring it back to get re-stitched or a fabric repair if ever needed.

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We use nothing but the best and toughest materials. Our thread, zippers and especially our fabrics are why we guarantee our covers for the life time of the ownership of our boat. We use "Top Gun" fabric, a marine-grade polyester woven fabric with a rubberized finish. This fabric is entirely water resistant but our cover design is NOT air-tight so the shrink-wrap-swamp-effect come spring-time is not an issue.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 11/27/2015 : 06:21:34

quote:
Originally posted by Peregrine

Should have done this years ago.

Looks like they really pack you in together like canned sardines.

Safe voyages,
Ben
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Response Posted - 11/28/2015 : 12:17:57

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quote:
Originally posted by Peregrine

Should have done this years ago.

Looks like they really pack you in together like canned sardines.

They do indeed.
Two things, they only have the parking lot to store boats in and the new lift can handle much larger boats with their masts up so the yard is getting tighter.
The way I look at it is the more boats they cram in the more money they will make and maybe my winter fees won't rise as fast.

John Gisondi
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 11/28/2015 : 16:06:04

I inherited my custom cover from the PO and have had it for over 10 years. I put it on if the weather prediction is for more than ~ 4" snow. If it then warms up, I take it off and go sailing. Some winters, I may put it on and take it off a few times thru the season using it between 5-60 days.

Larry
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 11/28/2015 : 20:25:17

Ben: Up North with winter storage if you get more than 12 inches around your boat you are lucky!

Peter Bigelow
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Rowayton, Ct
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Response Posted - 11/29/2015 : 07:23:54

They pack 'em in at my boatyard--some years I can barely reach to polish the topsides amidship. But they have a controllable webcam so I can look in on her all winter from the fireside.

Dave Bristle
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PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge

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Response Posted - 11/29/2015 : 12:57:01

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Originally posted by Stinkpotter

They pack 'em in at my boatyard--some years I can barely reach to polish the topsides amidship. But they have a controllable webcam so I can look in on her all winter from the fireside.

Not too bad this year. I'm the side of the driveway they leave that is just one or two boats deep, lined up like soldiers. The port side has an area at the widest that will be a little tough but not too bad. Also water and electricity are right at my stern. Some years it's a stretch with both the hose and elec. cords.
To be able to check on her from afar would be nice.

John Gisondi
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