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Are you looking to use this cover on a regular basis? A seasonal storage cover is a whole different beast than one being used regularly. Does the tuna tower contact any part of the windshield? Or... can you put the tower back up when using a cover? If so, you might look into getting a cover...

Consider adding a trailer ladder to the front of the trailer if the tongue jack, winch stand and bow of the boat is not conducive to using themselves as a ladder.

I hear 'ya. I posted my experience for information/reference/ and the "hmmmm" factor. I'm in no way "recommending" using foamboard to anyone else - I relaize it's not the norm. But it is quite interesting how well it's working. As I eluded to - on this hatch, I could rebuild it in just a...

Yup! Poly would just melt it.

Here's one of the key experiments I did to prove the bond between the foamboard and the epoxy/glass. Note that the glass is ONLY on the top and bottom of the piece of foam. If I had wrapped it on the sides it would immensely stronger. The first pic is 15lbs on a piece of foam (control) and...

Although it's fine to do so, there's really no reason for the core (or filler material) to go all the way to edge. It doesn't need to go all the way for strength. It is such an extremeley short span that the strength of the area is not compromised in the least. Grady may have done that - but...

1 layer of 1708 is plenty. Cut the core edges at an angle and run the 1708 to the vertical rim.

Hard growth is VERY dependent on the waters. What's true in some areas will not be in other areas. In this case, the OP is in Florida and there will be a VAST difference in growth compared to colder, northern waters. Plus, his boat would be in the water 4 times as long than yours. Not...

Any local hardware store will carry SS screws and bolts.

You won't have any issues with growth inside the tubes, then.

In a way, since your floor in the Grady is lower than your Sea Fox, the Grady has a lower COG so it has better handling "through the cones" :) That's really all it comes down to - height of the floor vs waterline. Don't worry, there's nothing wrong with your boat! I paint the inside of my...

Those tabs last many decades with barely any maintenance. Check the fuse, first.

Is the boat in the water? :) Is the seacock open?

It all depends on how nice the trailer is, how well the trailer is setup for the boat and, ultimately, your skill level. Yes, it's totally doable - it's still a small boat so pretty easy. I used to (ocassionally) launch and retrieve a 28' Sea Ray cruiser by myself - yes, you can do the 22-footer.

Adding... if those are thick engouh, the back side could be routed/relieved to allow for the depth of the bronze scupper. Easier than the concentric rings. Good idea Skunk!

FYI, beign left outside is not the root cause of the problem. Unsealed screws/etc (or not being re-sealed as normal maintenance) which ALLOWED water to get in is the issue. There's a bunch of threads on here about this project... a bunch! :) Use the search function and you'll get lot's of...

Yeah, with no experience with that type of head, I can't say with any certainty. I was really only replying in regards to the seacock - which of course would eliminate the issue 100% - although with your last post it seems you're familiar enough with that part. Is this your manual...

I agree - I wouldn't remove the nice, bronze scuppers. You could replace the flappers easily enough - new ones are more flexible and seal better. Interesting approach above by Halfhitch... I think you're talking about creating more pressure by the flapper against the scupper? How long does...

I've never had a manual head (always vacuflushes). BUT... best practice is to ALWAYS close a seacock when you're away from the boat. If a hose should come off or spring a leak, your boat will sink. FYI... if you don't know this, overboard discharge is illegal unless you're a number of miles...

So you're talking about a full cover and not bow/cockpit covers? To be truly trailerable it's going to have to fit perfect - nice and tight. It also has to have to reinforcment in all the right places, such as the windshield. Otherwise it's just going to billow in the wind and wear out...