I use a Grey, 5x7 Harbor Freight tarp. The long edges have 1/2" pvc tubing zip tied in place. The short edges have 1/4" tent poles, also zip tied in place. The ends of the tent poles fit into holes drilled in the ends of the pvc. The cover can be deployed or stowed in minutes, is easily replicated, (I keep an extra to share with other shadeless boaters), is cheap and can be sourced anywhere
Marty…over the years I’ve owned or built most of those renditions….none ideal, but mostly adequate!…..especially if you remember what Howard Rice said in one of his old SCA articles….something like “the key to small boat cruising is NOT minding that you are a little bit uncomfortable!!! Let’s get out there more in ‘23!
I use a Grey, 5x7 Harbor Freight tarp. The long edges have 1/2" pvc tubing zip tied in place. The short edges have 1/4" tent poles, also zip tied in place. The ends of the tent poles fit into holes drilled in the ends of the pvc. The cover can be deployed or stowed in minutes, is easily replicated, (I keep an extra to share with other shadeless boaters), is cheap and can be sourced anywhere
Very much enjoyed this article with my morning coffee - which I almost spilled with the "darkside line" LOL!
Thanks Marty
RobK
Marty…over the years I’ve owned or built most of those renditions….none ideal, but mostly adequate!…..especially if you remember what Howard Rice said in one of his old SCA articles….something like “the key to small boat cruising is NOT minding that you are a little bit uncomfortable!!! Let’s get out there more in ‘23!
Good ideas for a problem I've been wrestling with. If you gonna sail, you gonna sew.