Proper tarp size for 22’ cruiser?

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2004
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22 Cruiser
I’ll be taking my 2004 22’ down to Port St. Joe over the next couple of days and I wanted to get a tarp for the top as they do not have any covered storage currently available. I’ve seen sizes from 16x22/24 to 20x30 recommended. I’ll be using it regularly (weekly/biweekly) and planning on something white 10mil+
 
Depends on what you have on top and how far down the sides you want it to go. Because of the shape of the boat vs. a retangular tarp, there is going to be a lot excess in certain areas. When I covered my 22 with a tarp, a lot of trimming was needed to get it to fit reasonably. Don't remember what size tarp it was. Got a appropriate cover from Angola Canvas that is way better (but also a lot more expensive that a tarp).
 
I keep my CD22 under tarp over winter, and found a 15'x30' fits pretty well. It comes down the sides, but leaves room to bungee to the trailer and remove all slack along the sides from the bow to the cockpit, and covers the motor and anchor nicely. You need to put together something to keep the tarp raised over the cockpit to prevent water pooling there. I have a cover over 3/4 of the cockpit, and that works nicely allowing you to tension everything. Here is where I got it....

 
I use a 16x25 on my CD22 and bungie it to the trailer all the way around. I don't have any issues with water pooling if it is kept nice and tight. It will cover from the bow rail all the way over the top of the two 40hp motors. I use about 16 various sized bungies all the way around.
 
c-zast said:
I use a 16x25 on my CD22 and bungie it to the trailer all the way around. I don't have any issues with water pooling if it is kept nice and tight. It will cover from the bow rail all the way over the top of the two 40hp motors. I use about 16 various sized bungies all the way around.
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Sounds good. I grabbed a $20 20x30 for temporary use. I just wanted to get it down to the beach storage area. I ordered a 16x25 white 12 mil that will be here in a week, so I’ll swap them in my 2nd trip and use the 20x30 on my camper. We are very excited to get out on the gulf with the C Dory. Scallop season starts soon at St Joseph Bay.
 
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