I am strongly considering one of those heavy canvas type, round top, car/boat storage garages. I feel, for my needs, something like that would be perfect....no more covering and uncovering after each time out, no sun beating down on it, no rain/leaves and of course a great place to have it in during its winter hibernation. Any of you fellas have/had/want something like that? I just started looking around the internet, so additional info/feedback would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks!
shelters/temp. garages
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I was thinking hard about one of those metal roof type shelters. During the fall I'd put some tarps on the sides to enclose it. I think I can nab one for around $600.
How much is the thing you're talking about?
How much is the thing you're talking about?
reelapeelin
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Phester, I've thought of doin' same...concerned about weight of snow and in general, how long that investment will last...BR's metal top is more direction I'm thinkin'....
Tin, saw the one you posted, I think it's by "Shelterking"....rounded top is the way to go,snow load will just slide right off measurments are 14W x24L x12H, that particular one is 749.00 w/ all the bells and whistles. [Similar are advertised for less,however, it does not include some of the hardware or both zippered doors on either end ect.ect.] RAP,depending on the amount of natural abuse from the elements, they're are boasting 7-10 years longevity on the fabric/cover. I may need to go a bit longer than 24',hopefully not because then it would be considered "custom", which will add probably 25-30% we'll see.
Skools Out
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Hey Franco maybe you should shovel out you drive LOL and throw out some salt LOL. The Sand storms may get deep lol.
That canvas top is going to cost you 8 bucks a month for the rest of your life.
Figure 7 years at $700 is $100 per year. So $100 divided by 12 months is $8.30 per month for the rest of your V20's natural (or refurbished) life.
I do like the looks of the canvas top though.
Figure 7 years at $700 is $100 per year. So $100 divided by 12 months is $8.30 per month for the rest of your V20's natural (or refurbished) life.
I do like the looks of the canvas top though.
willy
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And Phes I'm looking at the same thing, was going to do it this year but held off because a fellow near hear had one for his RV and said it was OK, had to re stake his twice due to high winds in a storm but his biggest complaint was that the material only lasted about three years before it started coming apart, degrading around the seams and hold down points from UV and wind and rain and snow. Got a price for replacement cover that he felt was way too much. Going to think about making something else my self
Mac_Attack
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I'm up here in the snow and cold. A guy near the cottage has had one of the canvas types for several years seems to be holding up well and not problem with the snow.
Migrating birds have it right, they go where the weather is best at the time. Sun block 35 is what I use year round. Bill mc ;D
Migrating birds have it right, they go where the weather is best at the time. Sun block 35 is what I use year round. Bill mc ;D
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ericbh1
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Another option: Build your own durn boat barn. Think about it, for the same amount of money you can frame it out of 2X4s , it won't fatigue, and still have money left over for a 20 year supply of green tarps. Also you'll be more man than the neighbors. Especially if you use a screw gun. PLUS you can't nail nudie calendars to metal poles.
reelapeelin
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Franco, I knew you had a dark side...time to turn!!...
That particular round top canvas cover looks good, but Willy's post kinda rules it out for me...money you put in will be there much longer if metal...
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That particular round top canvas cover looks good, but Willy's post kinda rules it out for me...money you put in will be there much longer if metal...
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I don't know how much lumber is there, but I can't build a boat shed for $700 any time soon.
Stinky_Hooker
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I built my boat shed for WELL under $700. All wood with metal roof. 24'long by 12' wide and 14' high. ;D
Ericbh1, 14x24x12 is a pretty substancial structure, one that I certainly would NOT build out of 2x4's... I also am not really looking for the fuss of permits, inspections and a bump in my already grossly inflated property taxes. Like almost everything....you get what you pay....those 249.00 types you see at the Price Club would be a pile of "shat" at the end of season one. It's just another elected expence of boating