Looking for a good Winter boat cover for a CS 17 suggestions?

[Ron Ellard]

Question! Can you retrofit the  closed stern option on an existing CS 17 to a open stern with just a bench.. two options below in photo..

Thanks

Ron

RonE1958@gmail.com

[Dnjost]

I have used a box beam made from 1x3 strapping and 2x4 filler blocks for years,  tarp then draped over it and tied to screw in stakes with folding D rings to the ground.   sorry no photos (out of season).  forward part of the beam goes on a milk crate set atop an inverted carpet square,  aft has the same.  in the middle I shaoed a 2x4 support post that sits in the mizzen mast socket and is screwed to the beam at a height high enough to shed snow and rain.  The key for me has been the ground stakes that are screwed into the ground.  the folding D ring allows for me to keep the stakes in all year round.  a simple tarp over the cockpit keeps the rain and acorns out during the late summer months.  photos coming.  The beam comes apart in the middle for storage off season.  

[Andy B]

Ron, does this mean you ended up buying that CS17 near Rochester?

[Don Silsbe]

I use a poly tarp over framework.  But the thickness should be 12mm or higher.  Thinner that that, and they don’t hold up for long, especially with a snow load.

[Chick Ludwig]

Be sure to leave an opening at either end for air flow to prevent condensation from forming in your boat.