Demolition of the previous structure over the boat began on August 16, so the boat has been uncovered for more than a month, and there was some urgency to get a cover on for protection from twigs, acorns, rain, and whatever else falls from the sky, not to mention direct sunlight.

A free-standing structure like the one in the Camp Ave. site would be possible only with a building permit. Even then, there would be regulations specifying certain times of the year during which the structure would not be permitted. Thus, the new structure must be supported by the boat. The new stanchion bases have been installed, and I used the old stanchions as the base of support for the new structure.

I was able to reuse many of the hundreds of screws I harvested from the old structure.

I drilled two holes in each of 16 of my old stanchions, then used carriage bolts to attach 40-inch 2x3s.

The cover is 7-mil shrink-wrap material. I ordered a roll 20-foot by 96-foot, so there will be plenty extra to cover the mainmast (once it is moved behind the garage).

Looking at the transom:

The the structure is wider starboard and aft to permit a boarding platform and steps.

Once the boat is thoroughly cleaned inside and out, it will be time to get back to working on the electrical system.