How do you build an A-frame to cover a boat for the winter???

Question

fyi I do not own a boat my aunt wants to know. (I don't even like boats because I get sea sick)

p.s. If you need any further information about ask me and i'll ask my aunt because I know nothing about boats lol.

Answer 1

this is the short overview

you will need some materials and here is a list.

2x4x8

1x2x8

#8 common nails

staple gun and staples

plastic sheeting

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Build 3 "A" frames. You can do this by placing the 2x4's on the ground and nail them together at the top.

after you build the "A" frames place one in middle of the boat and one  8 foot from the middle, and nail a 2x4 across the top. Place another "A" frame at the opposite end and nail another 2x4 across the top.

Arrange them so they are supporting each other. ( tilt the ends out so they lean in on each other ) after you have them where you want them finish nailing them so the structure is rigid.

Now connect the bottoms with 2x4 by nailing them. nail a 2x4 across the front and rear also.

take the plastic and drape it over the top and center it. Staple it in place. Now if there are any openings on the sides cover this area with plastic. Overlap the plastic so the first peice you stapled overlaps the lower section.

Now take the 1x2's and nail them to the sides of the 2x4's. ( nailing them perpendicular to the 2x4's pinching the plastic between the two pieces of wood.

this is the short overview

if you decide to do this you can e-mail me for more detailed information, including diagrams.

Hope this helped. Good Luck !!!

Answer 2

I don't know about building one but you can buy pop up garages and shelter type tarps for just that purpose at hardware stores, the best part about those is you can just fold them up in the summer and you wont need a building permit.