Canvas suggestions for Tomcat

thataway · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:36 pm Post subject:

Dan made a very compelling agruement for the canvas in the PNW as an antiroom, for taking off wet clothing, drying the dogs etc. I would think that in the NE, you also have some days when it would be just as handy.
One can make canvas bows which will lie right on the top of the gunnels (may require either slides or two mounts) so it is out of the way, and the canvas zips off the bows very easily, in a well made top. Ours (see the album) has the front section which will zip off, and allow free flow of air during the hot months.

The foreward top and sides are best secured with vinly awning railing, rather than with snaps. The awning railing is virtually water proof and very strong. If you just want a cockpit cover, then consider a "slant" back or trailering back--no bows. We had this on the 22 and it kept the cockpit clean and dry. We keep our camper back on year around, but it does preserve the cockpit, and keeps debris out of the scuppers etc. I don't see a problem with the Tom Cat open cockpit--but the cover would be an addition which I suspect you will enjoy and use, once you get it.

matt_unique · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:00 pm Post subject: Canvas

The extra shade/dry area in the cockpit would certainly be nice.

Some of the commercial boats I run have canvas and my former boat had canvas and I vowed I would never again have a stitch of it on my own boat. I would not want to chop off my nose to spite my face so to speak but if I can find a work around for UV or other damage I would choose that over canvas. My biggest concern was the water of course. I use Gull Sweepers to keep the birds away. They also tend to prefer the warm canvas over colder hard-top boats.

What UV protectors might I consider for the cockpit and other parts of the boat?

Thanks again.

Holoholo · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject: Canvas Cover - CD 22

I just received my one piece Sunbrella cover from Angola Canvas in IN. Ph: 260.665.9913. They did an outstanding job adding a boot to include my radar arch and 6 shotgun holders. Also, they included 2 outboard covers for the twins and were much more reasonable than local or WA canvas shops. They had previously done a CD 25 before and I sent them measurements for my CD 22 and also emailed photos of the arch. Also included was an aluminum extender pole to support the center cover over the cockpit.

I would highly recommend them. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact me at 916.543.3270.

Vern