Use electrical conduit to support the cover. Connect the framework with "Kover Klamps". Google; Kover Klamps where you will find pictures that will show more than I can tell you. Having used them I will suggest using a power screw driver, it will make the job faster and less wear and tear on hand and wrist. Good luck, Ray Shibe > >> >> >> >> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dave S >> via CnC-List >> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 10:56 AM >> To: C&c Stus List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Cc: Dave S <syerd...@gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Quinte cover >> >> I had a cover made by Dennis at Quinte but my frame came with the boat. It >> uses aluminum tubing. In addition to the spine and ribs, I have vertical >> posts (5?) supporting the spine. Also, there are longitudinal pipes >> running parallel to and around a foot above the sheer, clamped to each leg >> though an appropriate cast fitting. this keeps the ribs from twisting. >> Additionally, I bungee cord over that longitudinal to the toe-rail. Seems >> to work. >> >> just posted pics here: >> >> http://cncwindstar.blogspot.ca/2016/12/winter-cover-frame-photos.html >> >> 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. >> >
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