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jerlim
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Initially Posted - 11/22/2006 :  09:43:14  Show Profile
This is my first winter w/ Whisper, she is up on stands and I've already un-stepped the mast. I want to shrink wrap but have heard horror rumors about mildew. I'm not going to tarp for a variety of reasons. I'm considering slicing some vent slits to promote air flow, also WM has some anti-mildew product I need to research.
Anyone w/ experience with some thoughts?
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Jerry
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At Ease
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Response Posted - 11/22/2006 :  17:44:49  Show Profile
If you use shrink wrap, be sure it is ventilated...on my C25, I used tarps, very carefully secured. Re mildew and humidity...I use calcium chloride, the white crystals that you put on the sidewalk to melt ice. Put a small pile of them on a piece of outdoor screen and put the screen over the top of a bucket. The crystals draw the moisture out of the air and it goes in the bucket. If really humid, may have to replace the crystals once before spring. They are cheap at WalMart.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 12/06/2006 :  08:17:41  Show Profile
Bert - Great advice, many thanks!
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Chris Z
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Response Posted - 12/06/2006 :  13:24:30  Show Profile  Visit Chris Z's Homepage
Jerry,
I purchased a tarp that was posted in a prior posting. http://shop.easternmarine.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.prodInfo&productID=5917&categoryID=255
I also built a skeleton to support the tarp and minimize wear. I installed this using PVC piping and tywraps. I can take some pictures of the framework and tarp this Sunday. I think what i have come up with works well, assembles quickly is pretty simplistic.
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 12/06/2006 :  14:08:51  Show Profile
I'm not understanding why you would want to shrink wrap it when a well done tarping is very effective and still lets the boat breathe a bit. It also lets you climb up onto the boat and get into the cabin to do work over the winter. My .02
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bear
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Response Posted - 12/06/2006 :  15:43:30  Show Profile
Jerry, My C250 is on the hard in my backyard in Schenectady.
I have used tarps for the six winters I have had Brandy.
The sides are tied to the trailer with bungee cords.
The back of the tarp is aligned so I have access to
cockpit and cabin during the winter months. The
temperatures inside the cabin are quite warm if the sun
is out allowing wish lists to be completed. Never a
problem with mildew. The lifesaver for the tarp is a
length of 1/2" rope over the top of the tarp and looped back
down to the trailer to keep the wind from whipping the tarp.
Clothes line is used between the mast and lifelines
to keep the tarp from caving in at the top with snow
and ice. Just my two cents.
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