I had one like that on my old 24. The frame supports would twist causing the canvas to collapse. I am not sure if this twitting was caused by snow or wind, but the effect was the same.
I learned to provide longitudal support by tying the supports at about half height. Eventually, I run two runs (at 1/3 and 2/3 height). I think the new frames have an extra conduit mounted at about half height. On the new boat I don’t have the custom made frame; I use the mast as the main spine. But I still tie the supporting ribs, so that they cannot easily twist and collapse. Regardless, I find that the only sure way to make sure that there won’t be any unpleasant surprises in the spring is to visit the boat after all of major snow falls. Btw. If you didn’t think about it, snow shoes are really handy, especially, to manoeuvre between boats in the yard (if you have 2 ft. Of snow on the ground, there would be 4 or 5 between boats). Marek In Ottawa, ON Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Mitchell's via CnC-List<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: December 30, 2016 10:41 To: CNC List<mailto:[email protected]> Cc: Mitchell's<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List Quinte cover I have a Quinte canvas winter cover with a rigid aluminum frame made out of 3/4 aluminum conduit. We have over 3 feet of snowfall so far and the frame collapses with heavy or wet snow. Does anyone have experience keeping their quinte frame upright? Thinking about zip ties to the lifelines. Len C&C 37+ Midland On. Sent from my mobile device. _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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