Spray cover for cedar canvas

[Ariel Estulin]

I'm toying with the idea of making a spray cover for my cedar canvas.
So without drilling holes in the boat, does anyone have any suggestions on how I can accomplish this?

It's main use is big lake paddling.

 

[Howard Caplan]

How about draw cords under the gunwales and cinched tight at the ends?
howard

 

[Denis M. Kallery]

Good thinking Howard! I was thinking of Velcro under the gunnels but your idea is better!
Denis

 

[Howard Caplan]

I bought a spray skirt for a 17' royalex years ago from Northwater in BC. I had to drill out 26 holes where I placed the rubber grommets, glued inside the boat. The grommets held a rope loops that were pushed through the drilled holes and the drawstrings were strung through. it came in two sections that could connect by velcro on the top. This was nice as we could run the whole length covered or half covered.
And, the drawstring allowed flexibility when the gear was over the top of the boat.
So, not an original idea but a variation on a theme.
howard

 

[Howard Caplan]

I bought a spray skirt for a 17' royalex years ago from Northwater in BC. I had to drill out 26 holes where I placed the rubber grommets, glued inside the boat. The grommets held a rope loops that were pushed through the drilled holes and the drawstrings were strung through. it came in two sections that could connect by velcro on the top. This was nice as we could run the whole length covered or half covered.
And, the drawstring allowed flexibility when the gear was over the top of the boat.
So, not an original idea but a variation on a theme.
howard

 

[Ariel Estulin]

Interesting idea.
Do you have pictures?

 

[Howard Caplan]

This picture should show enough detail:

http://www.northwater.com/html/products/canoeing/spray-decks.html

But, your rig would be different.
howard