How to, xb cockpit area, snow and rain?

[BigRWater]

Do you expose your xb to snow fall - rain fall? How do you keep the cover from filling up like a swimming pool in the xb cockpit area with snow and rain? I have been using large exercise balls. It only works to some degree. If I continually go out out and work on not allowing major build up, it works ok. What do you do?

 

[22R]

Mine stays in a shed but looking at what ya got how bout a cheap 3/4 or 1" PVC A frame structure to keep the tarp elevated ???
It would have to be custom built and light to be able to toss it around.

22R

 

[gmorgan]

I have seen some folks build a draw string bag that fits over the seat, and the bag is made of a fabric like Naugahyde, water repellent.

 

[SLOmofo]

Mine stays in a shed but looking at what ya got how bout a cheap 3/4 or 1" PVC A frame structure to keep the tarp elevated ???
It would have to be custom built and light to be able to toss it around.

22R

This is what I done for years. Only problem is the hot summer sun makes the plastic deform and sag. The allison is in Havasu Az. where it's HOT, 118 the week I took the Allison pics. 3/4" pcv. Next one will be made out of steel electrical conduit. I'll use cane tip ends to keep the rust from the carpet.

 

[ssv1761982]

I made a teepee out of pvc pipe. Never had a problem, it was steep enough everything slid off. Use pipe bigger than you think you need, it will be sturdier. I did not glue all the joints so I could easily take it apart for storage.

 

[SLOmofo]

Whats that white stuff?

 

[ssv1761982]

Whats that white stuff?

That white stuff is terrible. I moved to eastern Tennessee in 2016 and don’t miss it at all! I get to boat all year long!!!

 

[SLOmofo]

I have frost sometimes. A few minuets walk.

 

[BigRWater]

Mine stays in a shed but looking at what ya got how bout a cheap 3/4 or 1" PVC A frame structure to keep the tarp elevated ???
It would have to be custom built and light to be able to toss it around.

22R

Thanks! I may still have various 1 inch fittings from another project.

 

[BigRWater]

This is what I done for years. Only problem is the hot summer sun makes the plastic deform and sag. The allison is in Havasu Az. where it's HOT, 118 the week I took the Allison pics. 3/4" pcv. Next one will be made out of steel electrical conduit. I'll use cane tip ends to keep the rust from the carpet.
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Great information! 'Also... Love your Champ! What year and model is it?

 

[BigRWater]

I made a teepee out of pvc pipe. Never had a problem, it was steep enough everything slid off. Use pipe bigger than you think you need, it will be sturdier. I did not glue all the joints so I could easily take it apart for storage.

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I like your concept including the blocks! Is that a single tarp?

 

[BigRWater]

I have frost sometimes. A few minuets walk.

Wow! Nice!

 

[SLOmofo]

1993 19' Champion 200 Johnson still floats and somehow outruns 80 mph Rangers at 69.7 mph.

 

[BigRWater]

1993 19' Champion 200 Johnson still floats and somehow outruns 80 mph Rangers at 69.7 mph.

That is funny!

 

[ssv1761982]

This was a continuation of the same snowy winter posted above.