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my home made "custom" tarp

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(@kevinbatchelor)
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my custom tarp.

http://utahsummersailing.blogspot.com/2013/09/preparing-for-winter.html

 
Posted : September 28, 2013 3:00 pm
(@yelkenli1)
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It looks like a nice job. How many hours labor do you estimate?

You should consider adding holes in the top of the tarp area to allow water to drain. I had a problem with my Hobie brand tarp collecting water, to which Hobie replied that other customers have crushed their hulls due to the collected water weight (same with snow). If the holes are placed right, they would not cause any UV exposure and would drain water onto the ground, and not the tramp.

It looks good.

 
Posted : September 29, 2013 12:21 am
(@kevinbatchelor)
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It only took about an hour, also I did add drain holes, thanks.

 
Posted : September 29, 2013 3:20 am
Rob Granger
(@rgranger)
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I'd place a PVC bucket or some other device in under the middle of the tarp to raise it up some... otherwise water will pool on the tarp and sit there until it leaks through.

 
Posted : September 30, 2013 1:02 am
(@kevinbatchelor)
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It has drain holes in the center of each section to prevent water from pooling.

 
Posted : September 30, 2013 2:44 am
(@klozhald)
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Strong work, Kevin!

 
Posted : September 30, 2013 4:01 am