Craig, my frame has evolved into a very simple setup. It now consists of three vertical supports that hold up three 12' 2x4s. I tie the supports and the center beam to the stantion bases. Other than that there is nothing else. It takes about 15 minutes to set up. The system held up well to over 100" of snow this winter. I do take my lifeline stantions down. The centerline of my frame is about 5.5'-6' above the toe rail. so I have about a 45 degree slope on my 11' beam boat..