tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849606427437002017.post2408615149872825758..comments2023-10-29T14:31:47.752+11:00Comments on nb Parisien Star: WaterproofsElly and Mickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859027125314402207noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849606427437002017.post-88116452324798118432012-08-11T16:25:41.950+10:002012-08-11T16:25:41.950+10:00We would definitely want a pram cover if were to b...We would definitely want a pram cover if were to buy a semi trad stern narrowboat, for the very reasons you both mention. It would be great to have a dry area to take off wet or dirty shoes etc. <br /><br />I had just been looking to see what was available for a trad. I know there wouldn't be the same benefits of somewhere to dry clothes or leave wet shoes, but I thought perhaps for keeping rain from entering the hatch and keeping the helmsman from getting wet. <br />EllyElly and Mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859027125314402207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849606427437002017.post-67991092456640848332012-08-11T09:07:59.346+10:002012-08-11T09:07:59.346+10:00We have a pram cover, visibility can be a problem ...We have a pram cover, visibility can be a problem and you will need a cloth handy to clear condensation. However, we can raise and lower ours in less than 90 seconds. We have even raised and lowered the cover on the move. This year on the river Trent we put the cover up because there was no where to stop and the rain was in torrents. It's especially good if the rain looks like its going to be very heavy. <br /><br />We usually move with the cover down as we like the wind in our hair and the better visibility. However, on long river trips on a hot day the cover can provide a canopy for shade. You can remove the sides and front on ours, the back also rolls up to roof level. <br /><br />We look upon the extra space as a sort of conservatory and tend to spend time in there looking around rather than being inside. <br /><br />It is also a good place to leave wet clothes when we have been on a walk with the dogs. Rather than stripping down inside.<br /><br />But best of all, its pretty good drying room for the odd hand washed item. Everyone has a preference. everyone has a different expectation of what can be a benefit and what can be a waste.<br /><br />The only tip I would give is have a front screen that rolls downwards. You get the forward visibility and the maximum protection from the rain.<br /><br />regards...<br /><br />Mick n MagsMike and Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252646448078744534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849606427437002017.post-32337862018314398232012-08-11T05:14:03.552+10:002012-08-11T05:14:03.552+10:00We are going to have a pram cover. On a semi-trad...We are going to have a pram cover. On a semi-trad or cruiser stern we think it will make a good "dry area" for changing between wet and dry clothing plus it can be used to dry washing in winter or rainy days. <br />We may not use it when actually cruising.Tom and Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277996736846008000noreply@blogger.com