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Feb 21, 2012 18:51:26 GMT
Post by roger on Feb 21, 2012 18:51:26 GMT
Hi all, Introduce myself first. I am Roger and have recently bought 733 from the other Roger. I am new to Moths and to single handers but have done a fair bit in other boats where you can blame the crew. Now I need to get a boom up cover for my new purchase and wondered where the best place to go for one. Any advice will be welcome. Hopefully meet a few of you at the Dinghy Show and possibly Whitefriars if I can get the day off. Many thanks Roger
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Feb 22, 2012 14:59:26 GMT
Post by New Boy on Feb 22, 2012 14:59:26 GMT
Hi Bought yourself a moth. Hope you know you are now a member of a small but fun family of slightly nutty water, boat and party lovers. If you are going to the show then that is a good place to grab a bargain. I use a breathable sail register boom up cover which i picked up at th show. If you call in advance of show haggle a little you should get a good deal and save postage. Other cover makers will have stands there too. Welcome to the family New Boy
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Feb 23, 2012 12:39:31 GMT
Post by Meat Pie ... on Feb 23, 2012 12:39:31 GMT
Roger [ Too many Rogers ! ] The best Covers in my humble opinion without a doubt are by Bruce Banks ....Very well made. We always use Heavyweight PVC Nylon Flat Covers as they double up as Mast Up and Trailing Covers. They can be washed down,last for yonks and are individually tailored to fit your boat...you will need to fill out a measurement form for them. Can also recommend P&B Covers...again nicely made but a tad more expensive.Lots of other choices out there ...Speed,Rain & Sun,Sail Register etc.. No need for a more expensive Polycotton Cover on a Plastic Boat unless you have a fettish for Cotton !..BUT your choice of course.
See at the Show on the Saturday for the Birthday Party.... Also hope to see you at Whitefriars S.C. RW
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Feb 24, 2012 19:12:28 GMT
Post by roger on Feb 24, 2012 19:12:28 GMT
Many thanks for all your replies. I will order one in the next few days.
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polyfiller
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Apr 4, 2012 0:34:22 GMT
Post by polyfiller on Apr 4, 2012 0:34:22 GMT
I know this is a somewhat late reply ....but polycotton is usually considered a better option for "plastic" boats ...allows better evaporation and less condensation. Depending on what type of foam and lay-up is used in the boats construction, avoiding condensation can be critical to keeping hull weight down.
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Apr 4, 2012 7:29:10 GMT
Post by roger on Apr 4, 2012 7:29:10 GMT
Polyfiller, thanks for your comments I have already bought a plastic one. For my wooden boats I always buy a traditional breathable cover but I think for this boat the main weight problem is what I have for breakfast.
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