Boom Tent

[SEAHAWK56]

I am looking for a n easy to make boom tent. Currently using a plastic tarp over the boom secured with bungee's. woorks good but want something else. Any idea's would be great Thanks

 

[sinnettc]

I use a canvas painters drop cloth. Less than $20 and usually lasts a couple seasons. I put grommets in the corners and mid way down the sides and secure with lines and bungies. Next one might have a couple tent rods to hold the edges a bit higher.

 

[Chris Patterson]

Some of the "dock queens" around here use 1/2" PVC pipe for a frame over the boom. It'll bend slightly down to give it a bow. Not bad IMHO.
And cheap being the operative term.

 

[Ken]

I found that tent ground cloths work fantastic as boom tents. I've had two for little over ten years still holding up well.

 

[hubbardbilly]

This might sound strange, but why would you want a boom tent? Somebody sleepin in the cockpit?

 

[Kordie]

This might sound strange, but why would you want a boom tent? Somebody sleepin in the cockpit?

I often sleep in the cockpit during the warmer months. Boom tent or awning is great if you need shelter from rain or dew but otherwise I like nothing between me and the stars, picked up that when I was a young soldier.

 

[sinnettc]

This might sound strange, but why would you want a boom tent? Somebody sleepin in the cockpit?

Our stern points east at the dock. The boom tent makes a huge difference in the temp of the interior of the boat because it shades the cabin. Also, since there's not usually much breeze in the marina it makes the cockpit bearable if we're just hanging out at the dock.

 

[keithbennett]

This is what I use and the quality is exceptional. This can also be used on land if one is going a shore.
http://www.kelty.com/p-518-noahs-tarp.aspx?category=tents-shelters

 

[watercolors II]

Here is my awning after making and refining 2 blue tarp prototypes first.

Used vinyl boat top to make final awning. Paint roller handles are used as support poles at 12 dollars each from Lowes. With handles collapsed and still in one side pockets and awning folded over on it’s self and rolled up the storage size is 4 feet long by 14 inches in diameter.

Had prototype break loose once and slid up the stays till I had a square rigged top sail, added the 4 corner straps to deck to keep from happening again.

When no wind, I've anchored out, put up the awning, Jimmy on the stereo, and take a nap is still better than a good day at home.

http://www.sailrite.com/Weblon-Regatta-Vinyl-Fabric-White-Top-Mist-Blue-Lining-62