Boat Cover Support Pole 4 less than $19.00 Pics included

[krakatoa]

Hello Guys!
Just did for my boat a Support Pole for its cover and wnat to share the info about it. Spent less than $19.00 and get it ready in no more than 30 minutes.

List of materials

1. (2) 6'' square black rain crate for 3'' and 4''
2. (2) 2'' x 1-1/2 reducer/increaser
3. (2) 1-1/2 PVC cap slip
4. (1) 1-1/2 x 10' PVC40 Pipe




with a dremel reduce the bottom border of the PVC reducer/increaseR so it can fit in the rain crate



witth a hammer and a piece of wood just tap a few times until the increaser/reducer get in the rain crate





cut the pvc pipe (desire lenght) and slide in to the rain crate



then slide the cap slip





I screw in the wood board pictured into the rain crate for suppor pole stability

hope this helps you out....

 

[Yegboats]

Nice job. I might have to copy that maybe just put some sort of strap under the top cap to tie off to the cleats on either side.

 

[krakatoa]

like this ones better than the arc pvc from side to side. I place same piece of wood that I use to tap under the rain crate for stability, its working great. I use the support pole when boat is storage, not for trailering. But straps under the cap sounds like a good idea and could be more easier when covering cause will hold supporT pole in position, will give it a try. Show me yours if go this way.

Thanks 4 your comment.

 

[SDSeville]

Simple, but very effective. I like it!

 

[krakatoa]

Here is the board I add for stability, just 2 self tapping screws thru the rain crate will hold it in place.

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