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Will my boat be OK in the water over winter?

mistersimon

17 November 2005 15:31:55

Joined: 14 November 2005 09:35:05 | Posts: 5

I am considering leaving my boat in through the winter at my dock at my house.
I will have it shrink wrapped and winterized etc.
I leave the dock in and run bubblers and never had a problem.

I would appreciate your views and advice on this.

Thank you

Re: Will my boat be OK in the water over winter?

DustDevil

17 November 2005 15:35:37

Joined: 17 November 2005 15:34:07 | Posts: 8

As long as it is shrink wrapped to keep snow and ice out (and keep it from sinking) and you keep an eye out for it regarding ice and storms (which should be easy since it is so close)... I don't see why it should hurt. Just curious - is there any reason why you prefer to keep it in the water if you won't be using it?

Re: Will my boat be OK in the water over winter?

mistersimon

17 November 2005 15:36:54

Joined: 14 November 2005 09:35:05 | Posts: 5

I can save a lot of money, between $2,000 and $3,000
between storage hauling etc.

Re: Will my boat be OK in the water over winter?

AquaBoy

17 November 2005 15:38:34

Joined: 17 November 2005 15:37:45 | Posts: 13

WHOA. $3000 for storage. And I thought it was bad in NY.

Re: Will my boat be OK in the water over winter?

CaptainBoaty

17 November 2005 15:41:43

Joined: 17 November 2005 15:39:23 | Posts: 5

Potential sinking to weight of snow(I don't know if it would just slide off the shrink wrap), Thru hull hoses freezing(not a problem)-frozen hoses thawing(big problem). You may be able to take care of this with some sort of bilge heater. The hoses you have to be careful of are the thru hull fittings that are just a few inches above the waterline and don't have a sea cock. Those are the ones that can burn you if the boat is weighed down a bit from snow or you have a little wave action washing over the thru hull fitting with a busted hose. These are a few of the things. If you can keep an eye on the boat from the house, that makes a ton of difference verses leaving it at a slip unattended.

Re: Will my boat be OK in the water over winter?

mistersimon

17 November 2005 15:42:36

Joined: 14 November 2005 09:35:05 | Posts: 5

that $3000 includes hauling winterizing etc.
I can do the winterizing etc.

Re: Will my boat be OK in the water over winter?

NobleMarine

09 January 2006 12:32:26

Joined: 20 December 2005 14:26:44 | Posts: 17

It would be wise to check with your insurers that your policy provides cover for your boat to be in the water during the winter months.

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Re: Will my boat be OK in the water over winter?

John

22 February 2006 13:50:12

Joined: 24 November 2005 13:48:22 | Posts: 5

Winterising your boat is a very good idea, to start with is the engine ? don?t skimp here! Get it sorted and you will enjoy safe season from the motor!

Lift or remove any carpets too moisture here will make the boat stink and could rot the carpets. If you are leaving the boat in the water and you have power, get a timer and a small electric fan heater! This will keep the damp at bay and also protect other valuable items.

Also remove all food stuffs. This removes a potential food source for unwanted pests.

Re: Will my boat be OK in the water over winter?

TheYachtMarket

28 November 2007 10:19:22

Joined: 15 November 2005 17:27:31 | Posts: 128

Check out our guide to preparing your boat for winter: http://www.theyachtmarket.com/guides/winterizing-your-boat.aspx

Re: Will my boat be OK in the water over winter?

steven444

12 May 2010 06:09:43

Joined: 11 May 2010 12:23:20 | Posts: 1

thanks yakhmaster

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