We have had good experience with the HEAVY DUTY industrial strength, silver-gray plastic tarps. The last one we bought 9 years ago has lasted that long and is still useable, though getting tired. We build a simple 2x4 frame above the boat, sort of an A-frame tent with a ridge pole. Snow slides right down it. The tarp is then secured under the boat with numerous ties and rubber straps. We also run several lines around the boat longitudinally to snug it up tight. It has worked well for nine years. Next year, we will break down and buy a new tarp. I suppose that will cost about $150-$200. That is not a bad investment for 10 years of covering the boat. A lot cheaper than shrink wrap. It may not look as "cool", but who cares. It gets the job done. It only takes several hours to re-erect the frame each year. It is screwed together so it unscrews in the spring and we store the frame parts until next year. David Sorenson Duluth, MN > Sue, to add to Larry's words a bit; Most of the plastic tarps are > typically > good for a max of one season. Between the sun and the wind they > typically > shred to pieces particularly at any corner or post. > Carl Hibbard. > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find experienced pros to help with your home improvement project. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3nHrlrwN7mWDpbeiwF4xfqAeNDi8UN3V0lRzjgEbLFsLhHqw/