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Winter Cover and Transhield instead of shrink wrap?

Do you think it would make sense to order the next size up, a foot longer cover the make room for a higher ridge pole so it covers more area? I have a 22’ with the extended rear deck & tow bar so I could have another support stand on the front deck & rear to extend my ridge pole to be more like a teepee.
 
i ordered up also.. it gives you more length from front to back not side to side. I also have the tow bar. if you look at my pictures, first pole is at the front gate. That was fine in my winter picture when we got 18" of snow. The rear is where i to need lengthen the support for the better slide off of the snow. It was a lot of stress/weight in that back pocket
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mnosek said:
just installed my Transshield. Invested a little time and money this year (to make the underlying structure and buy the cover. But it was about he cost of one shrink wrap. Expect it will save about $1000+ in the long run.View attachment 36211View attachment 36212
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what did you think of the cover? I like the ratchet straps on the bottom. Your bracing looks good and should last as long as you own the boat. I figure to get 4-5 seasons out of the cover. I also noticed you removed your canopy and its frame. What you do with that?
 
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Toddk9 said:
what did you think of the cover? I like the ratchet straps on the bottom. Your bracing looks good and should last as long as you own the boat. I figure to get 4-5 seasons out of the cover. I also noticed you removed your canopy and its frame. What you do with that?
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To me the cover seems pretty robust, and I would expect maybe five seasons out of it. My boat is technically a 20 footer and the deck actually measures at about 19‘6“. Because there was not a 20 foot version of the cover I had to purchase the 22 foot version. Due to the extra length, the ratcheting system and straps underneath didn’t work as well for me as they probably normally do. If it wasn’t easy for me to remove my canopy and frame, I probably would’ve just covered over it. But it was pretty easy, and I have room in my garage for it.
 
Toddk9 said:
Hey,

Anybody try this Transhield pontoon cover? I normally get it shrink wrapped for my Wisconsin winter but that is getting expensive. i bought the cover yesterday and should be delivered tomorrow. Hopefully install on Saturday. I already got the post from leftover from previous shrink wrap. The cover gets good reviews.


Video of the install:


What'cha think?

I can buy a new cover every year and still be few hundred dollars cheaper then shrink wrapping. If i get two winters out of the cover, would be a bonus. Keep a spare cover at the house incase of issue mid-winter and can quickly install?
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I own a 34 foot Cruisers Express and have reused the shrink wrap four four years. Just carefully remove fold and store then buy a roll of matching shrink wrap tape to seal any voids/ holes.
 
medkid134 said:
I am in the delmarva area and our winters are a bit more mild than Wisconsin but i did the same thing. I switch from Shrink wrap to a reuseable tarp with a 2x4 super structure to maintain an A-Frame pitch. i have been doing that process since 2021 with success. I have a 22 SLX and bought a 16mil 20'x30' tarp which i tie tightly to the trailer. I have had zero issue with mold, snow/ice, or animals. The tarp has held up beautifully and i have easy access for off season boat work. As of now i have zero plans on returning to shrink wrap.

here is the tarp i bought from amazon for just over 10 bucks https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BJ2QLLL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

i used about 5 2x4s for the A-frame which i made to be easily taken apart for summer storage. so all in at under $150 dollars and that's lasted 3 seasons so far with no signs of aging yet. Huge savings compared to the near $600 per year for shrink wrap.

The most important aspects i have found so far are a good quality thick material that has UV protection and reinforced tie downs and one that covers all the way down the side rails on the sides front and back to prevent animal intrusion. Good luck with your new cover.
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I just checked your Amazon link and the tarp is $121. You get an employee discount? I got a 22x29 at Harbor Freight for $70, I think.
 
medkid134 said:
I am in the delmarva area and our winters are a bit more mild than Wisconsin but i did the same thing. I switch from Shrink wrap to a reuseable tarp with a 2x4 super structure to maintain an A-Frame pitch. i have been doing that process since 2021 with success. I have a 22 SLX and bought a 16mil 20'x30' tarp which i tie tightly to the trailer. I have had zero issue with mold, snow/ice, or animals. The tarp has held up beautifully and i have easy access for off season boat work. As of now i have zero plans on returning to shrink wrap.

here is the tarp i bought from amazon for just over 10 bucks https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BJ2QLLL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

i used about 5 2x4s for the A-frame which i made to be easily taken apart for summer storage. so all in at under $150 dollars and that's lasted 3 seasons so far with no signs of aging yet. Huge savings compared to the near $600 per year for shrink wrap.

The most important aspects i have found so far are a good quality thick material that has UV protection and reinforced tie downs and one that covers all the way down the side rails on the sides front and back to prevent animal intrusion. Good luck with your new cover.
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I do the same here in Delaware. I use the same 30 dollar tarp with grommets, (25 foot) for 3 to 5 yrs. Bungees hold it to the toon. I save anywhere from 1200 to 1800 each year. After a while, it does add up.
 
I live in Washington State so I don't have the harsh winters that a lot of you do. This is my first winter but curious on why you only cover just the boat? I use an 20 x 30 Extreme-duty 12 mil black tarp from Harbor Freight. Only cost $89, probably could get it cheaper if it was on sale. Completely covers my boat, toons, motor, trailer, tires and almost touches the ground on both sides. Not as fancy as the ones on Amazon but hey if I only get 1 year out of it costs me less that $100.
 
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