I'm also looking into boom tents.  There's an interesting looking one  
on page 144 of the October '08 Sail.

Jim Poulakis
M-17 "Spirit"

On Nov 16, 2008, at 9:16 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> I have made boom tents for various of my boats over the years.   I  
> have a
> suggestion:
>
> To get more room under   the tent while keeping every thing as  
> simple as
> possible, have at least one batten pocket sew in athwart with one  
> end left open.
> When used as a boom tent, insert the batten, one that is fairly  
> robust, and
> it will form an arch giving you more room under the tent.
>
> Use a totally enclosed sleeve and then sew it to the inside of the  
> cover.   I
> use Top Gun for the sleeve and for any areas that may chafe.   Use  
> Sunbrella
> for the cover itself.
>
> Bert
> Zephyr, #365
>
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