My plastic garage collapsed on the boat

[AK_Chappy]

Re: My plastic garage collapsed on the boat

What I have seen up here, someone took plastic roof panels (could be thin metal) and used U-bolts to secure them to the roof of his. Not sure if they swept the snow off or not during the winter. We didn't get any bit snowfalls in town this year. It was still standing this spring though.<br />I had one of those over my boat also. While I was gone for a few weeks, we had some high winds and rain. I came back to find it collapsed and a 4' X 4' X 12'' thick block of ice in my boat. Grrrr.<br /><br />AK Chappy

 

[one more cast]

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Merc90, I seen a nice one yesterday that looked like it would hold up well to the snow. There was nobody around to ask but if I go by some evening I'll stop and inquire for you.

 

[Mettaree]

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Merc90 : Do a Google search for King Canopy. They may have something that you can use.

 

[JustMrWill]

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Merc90: I have the one you showed...I got it for $179 at BJ's...they have one for $299 that is from the same company but rated for snow loads. I get to push the snow off everytime it snows... <br /><br />in this picture you can see the left side is weighted down with water/ice that I hadn't cleared yet..<br /><br /> http://home.comcast.net/~justmrwill/boat/72SL_profile.JPG <br /><br />-JustMrWill

 

[lund17]

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Newbie, I just got through my first winter with a Shelter King brand peaked roof model. Bought online it cost about $520 delivered. Came with front and back roll up doors and all necessary hardware and anchors. The anchors you show in the link are called duckbill and can be purchased at landscape supply. They are used to stake new trees. I got a 12x20 even though my trailer is 22'. Just cut a slit in centerof front door and installed some grommets. When door is pulled over tongue of trailer I lace it up and it works just fine and it saved$250 from going to the next larger size. I looked at Sam's and feel the SK's tubing is almost twice as beefy. If you are near Troy let me know and you are welcome to come look at it. If not, best of luck in whatever you choose. I know I worried long and hard before deciding.

 

[surplusman]

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When you start talking $500-800, you may just as well put up a small carport. Pole barn construction with 4x6 treated, 12' trusses, shingled roof. You could then tarp the sides if you like. This would hold up to any snow load, wind or rain. Much better protection, not too hard either.

 

[Boomyal]

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Paid $159.95 for this one at Costco in November. It has 2" powder painted posts and all stainless hardware. Although I did not use them, it came with full sides and ends. I anchored the post feet with lead shields and stainless lag bolts.<br /><br />We did have one snow here. I just used a pushbroom pushed up from underneath to shake the snow off.<br /><br />Heck, I thought I had a picture of it. I will take one tommorrow and post it.

 

[Thomv]

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When I lived in New Jersey I bought an instant garage that cost me over $2,000 for my 24 FT Baja. It was very heavy duty using 2" diameter galvanized tubing. I also added cross bracing making it even more stronger. I just can't remember the manufacturer. I believe they still advertise in Popular Mechanics. It definitely was not affected by any snow loads. My boat stayed out of the elements.

 

[Merc90HPnewbie]

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Originally posted by neil2fish:<br /> Newbie, I just got through my first winter with a Shelter King brand peaked roof model. Bought online it cost about $520 delivered. Came with front and back roll up doors and all necessary hardware and anchors. The anchors you show in the link are called duckbill and can be purchased at landscape supply. They are used to stake new trees. I got a 12x20 even though my trailer is 22'. Just cut a slit in centerof front door and installed some grommets. When door is pulled over tongue of trailer I lace it up and it works just fine and it saved$250 from going to the next larger size. I looked at Sam's and feel the SK's tubing is almost twice as beefy. If you are near Troy let me know and you are welcome to come look at it. If not, best of luck in whatever you choose. I know I worried long and hard before deciding.

I am not far from you. Where did you order from? Did you get the 8 foot high one and did you have any trouble with interference from the low roof?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Merc90HPnewbie]

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It's come down to the Shelter King 10X20X8 at $488:<br /><br /> http://www.coverquest.com/covers/instant_garages/shelterkingquanset.htm <br /><br />or this Jewett Cameron 12X20X8'6" at$681:<br /><br /> http://www.bettymills.com/shop/product/view/Jewett Cameron/JECIS08220.html <br /><br />My primary concern is snow load. (That's why both are roundtop)<br /><br />Has anyone ever heard of jewett cameron??

 

[rottenray6402]

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Merc90, you may want to check out Tractor Supply stores in western NY. They have several different quailities available.

 

[Merc90HPnewbie]

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Ah ha, excellent idea- there is one near me, I'll check it out today

 

[Tail_Gunner]

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Same here Costco $200.00 with side panels and a zippered down door 8x20.Cut the side post down a foot or so and couldnt be happier... living here in Orygun it rains 4 months in the year. I am very satisfied and looks very clean in the back yard.

 

[tommays]

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Here the snow is so wet that they all require cleaning if theres any real amount of snow<br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[artburr]

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I store mine in a warehouse along with a lot of other gear for $55 per month. Of course I have to drive a mile to look at it.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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way back in the dark ages the military built quonset huts. they were strong and simple to build. there are some huge ones still standing on the old bases. an arc is much stronger

 

[Merc90HPnewbie]

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That's why I wanted the roundtop ShelterKing. The model name of it is "Quonset"! <br /><br />PS I went to Tractor Supply, they only had a mini display model. They carry the Shelter Logic brand.<br /><br />Has ANYONE seen or heard about a Jewett Cameron Canopy? They seem to be a real small player in the field.