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lwirth
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Initially Posted - 08/15/2007 : 11:15:57

I have a 1985 C25 tall-rig and am thinking of getting a boom tent awning for those hot sunny days in the slip. I have seen four sizes on the internet, 6x10, 8x10, 10x10 and 10x12. Has anyone out there had some experience with boom tents for a C25 that they can share? I would like to achieve the maximum protection from the sun within reason. Thanks, Larry

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 08/15/2007 : 12:07:40

I use an 8X10, I use it as a tarp when I am not at the boat. Mine is canvas which breathes nicely.

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Breezy Cat
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Response Posted - 08/15/2007 : 12:09:28

8X10 work best for me.
I used a blue nylon (not blue poly) tarp from REI and slipped two flexible fiberglass mooring pick-ups through the hem along the sides and it works great. I added two extra grommets at the ends of the poles for tie downs.
I have a standard rig so it can be rigged below the boom. When the sides are tied down the poles curve and it resembles a Conestoga wagon. I’ve had it for 6 years and am just now replacing the tarp.
A shade like that sells for $2+ boat units, my cost was under $40.

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 08/15/2007 : 12:40:40

I use a siltarp, which is an extremely light, extremely strong synthetic fabric tarp. When not in use it gets stuffed into a tiny sac. Very easy to clean and use, takes very little room to store, and its also light. And oh yes, its expensive.
I originally bought it for hiking and camping, I now use it on the boat. Great to take ashore for sunshade or rainshelter. I have a 10 X 10', which seems like the ideal boom tent size.

http://www.integraldesigns.com/product_detail.cfm?id=726

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indiejoe
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Response Posted - 08/15/2007 : 15:21:03

We made one out of canvas as well, 7 X 10 I think. I sewed in some seams and run shock cord poles through. Also achieves the "Conestoga" look....

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 08/15/2007 : 19:58:43

I use a white tarp, 6 x 8, got it on-line for $4...

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 08/16/2007 : 06:50:50

Ya know, if you get a bimini you can enjoy the shade out on the water as well as at the dock.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 08/16/2007 : 11:21:45

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 Ya know, if you get a bimini you can enjoy the shade out on the water as well as at the dock.
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I have the boomtent for my cabin tarp, a bimini for sailing and shading the companionway at the slip and a nylon ground cover for a tent from REI to place where ever when I need to keep rain or sun off a given spot; like the forward hatch or my fans that handle the AC unit in the sail locker. You can never have too many options! (Oh yes and my heavy flannel backed vinyl cover for cold weather instead of the canvas tarp.)

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crcalhoon
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Response Posted - 08/16/2007 : 12:59:04

I use the blue plastic one from Wal-Mart. About 6 bucks for 8x10. Stretch it over the boom. Have two snaps on the forward end which clip to the forward lower shrouds. Permanent lines cleated on jib cleats and lines from the center grommets tied off on the lifelines. Takes about a minute to install or remove. Replace about every six months. Should get a better one, but this works.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 08/16/2007 : 14:49:09

I've tried the inexpensive 8x10 blue poly tarps and a brown one. Both trap a lot of heat underneath. Most recently, I purchased a heavier silver/brown one at Home Depot. with the silver side up, it reflects a lot of the sun's rays instead of absorbing them. Cabin seems to be a little cooler. Still have to replace it every 6 mo to 1 yr. After it comes off the boat, I use it over the firewood before finally discarding it.

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indiejoe
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Response Posted - 08/16/2007 : 16:07:57

The canvas on ours breathes nicely and really drops the cabin/cockpit temp.

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 08/17/2007 : 20:43:48

Joey - What weight canvas did you use?

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 08/17/2007 : 23:09:52

Hey "brown eyed girl", the place where your boat is docked looks great!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 08/19/2007 : 17:09:08

Yesterday I ended up using a full array of devices to provide shade and protection from the sun and occasional rain.

I needed to shelter the fans that handle my airconditioner's exhaust.

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indiejoe
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Response Posted - 08/20/2007 : 12:11:37

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by jerlim
 Joey - What weight canvas did you use?
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I don't remember exactly, but it's not too heavy.

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indiejoe
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Response Posted - 08/20/2007 : 12:15:33

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dmpilc
 Hey "brown eyed girl", the place where your boat is docked looks great!
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It's pretty cool, actually. It's on Lake Guntersville, called The Anchorage (oddly enough), and it's a really nice sailboat-only marina/sailing club. My slip is all the way out at the end, which I love. Makes coming and going a breeze. I won't even mention the slip fees.

http://www.lg-sailing-club.org/

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 08/21/2007 : 16:50:48

A good friend of ours sails a C-22 out of Lake Guntersville. His first name is Roy, boat's name is Freedom. Good sailor and a very nice person. Hope you get to meet him.

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indiejoe
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Response Posted - 08/22/2007 : 09:21:04

A C-22 named Freedom sounds familiar. I think I may have spoken to him briefly as he sailed by the end of the dock one day.

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