My "PVC-based boat cover frame support" build - Boating Forum
Nov 15, 2013 · Re: My "PVC-based boat cover frame support" build Yeah PVC pipe is the way to go although a bit more costly than conduit for some reason and 80# conduit is very strong. You just don't get all the neat assortment of angle fittings.
PVC frame to support boat cover - iboats Boating Forums
Aug 27, 2003 · Re: PVC frame to support boat cover sunbird - I have been refining my system over a period of 10 years now. I have had PVC pipes break during a snowstorm twice. I now use 1.5" dia. pipes and do not cantilever more than 24". On my 17 foot bowrider I have a 1.5" pipe that runs down the centerline from bow to stern. There are three vertical supports.
Need Rough plans to make a frame for boat cover
Dec 13, 2009 · Re: Need Rough plans to make a frame for boat cover I made mine in about 15 minutes with some 2x4 and 2x2 stock. Make 3 inverted T's using 2x4's. - The stern one being slightly above the transom - The center being about 6" above the highest point of the boat (usually the windscreen) - The bow one being about 6" above the bow rail.
Winter Cover Frame for a Small Bowrider - Any Ideas?
Sep 22, 2011 · Re: Winter Cover Frame for a Small Bowrider - Any Ideas? shrinkwrap is the best bang for your buck. but what ive done in the past is go get about 13 untreated cheap 2x4s. make a triangle in the front, and one in the back, on the ground but extending up higher than the boat, then build one around the center of the boat (so 3 triangles) then tie in the remaining 2x4 from front to middle to rear ...
Made a winterizing frame in PVC instead of wood this year for …
Dec 14, 2010 · Re: Made a winterizing frame in PVC instead of wood this year for covering I built a similar frame for my boat cover last month after seeing some pics of pvc supports in another thread here. As usual iboats saves the day. For the first time ever, now when I take the cover off, the boat is bone dry versus all wet and moldy.-E
14' Aluminum Boat Cover Support - iboats Boating Forums
Jan 23, 2012 · Re: 14' Aluminum Boat Cover Support I used 1" PVC to make the frame. The frame sits in the boat. I just made three upside down "V"s and joined them together front to rear. The tarp is a typical blue Home Depot tarp, only I cut it to shape around the boat and put new grommets in place every 2 feet or so.
Making a winter cover. | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Oct 2, 2009 · Last year, I made up a winter cover for the old pontoon boat using 1 1/2" PVC pipe and a large tarp basically tenting the boat. It worked well. The new boat is 6" wider so the frame would have to be modified greatly. With the new boat, the dealer gave me the "travel" cover, which is what Sun Tracker ships them out of the factory with.
Boat cover support? | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Sep 12, 2016 · When I was storing my boat outside I built a frame out of PVC pipe to support the cover. I learned that you need to use at least 2 inch PVC and you have to have lots of supports for the spine of your framework.
Securing Boat cover to trailer for towing? (Tarp Hooks?)
Apr 16, 2011 · When I bought the boat it came with a very nice custom canvas cover. It was secured to the trailer with individual ropes from metal D rings on the cover around the frame of the trailer. This was a PAIN to take off and on, so I ditched it for a …
Water keeps filling boat cover, please help! - Boating Forum
Jan 14, 2024 · PO had two wooden stands that he put towards the front and rear of the boat (open bow) with a long 1x6" with smoothed corners resting on it's edge in a notch in each stand's upright 2x4" (the 1x6" could extend beyond the stands); he used a slightly oversized boat cover strapped down to the trailer, and a tarp on top of that.