Being an old Yankee, ashrink wrap cover is used instead of a fabric
cover, and it has remained in good condition for seven years. Made for
snowy environments, the cover sheds snow effectively. My boat is a C&C
35-2. For height, a 3” PVC pipe is mounted from the mast step to roughly
40” above the cabin top mast partners, with the spinnaker pole lashed to
the bow pulpit and then to the pseudomast. From there a ¾” galvanized
link fence rail tubing extends to approximately 24” above the aft
pulpit. This setup allows for easy access over the transom and adequate
stand-up space in the cockpit. To prevent the cover from sagging, ¾”
fiberglass tape is run diagonally from port to starboard stanchions over
the peak. The entire process typically requires about half a day for two
people to set up and secure.
Don Kern
C&C 35-2, /Fireball/
Bristol. RI
On 8/27/2025 10:42 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote:
I second that. Very good quality cover. I have it for 5 seasons and
there is no wear on it (yet?).
Btw. If you store the boat where you expect heavy snowfall, talk to
them about making the frame high enough, so that the snow sheds on its
own. The higher frame (higher cover) will cost more, but it saves a
lot of work in winter.
Marek
1994 C270 Legato
Ottawa
*From:*Nathan Post via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Sent:* Wednesday, August 27, 2025 9:43 PM
*To:* Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Cc:* Nathan Post <nathan8...@gmail.com>
*Subject:* Stus-List Re: Boat covers
I recommend
https://topshopcanvas.com/products/winter-storage/winter-cover-list/
They made me a cover and aluminum frame for my 34 and aluminum frame
that works both mast up or down in 2018. they shipped it via truck to
the US (Marina received it for me). it is still in good shape after 6
winters although the canvas will need replacement in the next few
years I think as it is getting more holes that need sail tape each year.
They have the templates of many c&c boats and may be able to do it
without you making measurements.
Nathan
S/V Wisper
1981 C&C 34
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