LattitudeAdjustment
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- Apr 8, 2018
- 237
- Boat Info
- 2003 480 Sedan Bridge
- Engines
- Cummins QSM 11's
Caribe DL12 Center Console Tender
w 40hp Yamaha
On our 02 380 DA, the configuration is a Bimini extending from the arch all the way to the trunk. Are we better to take the two sides and aft Isinglass panels home and store them flattened out, or left rolled up? We use the boat on the weekends and at least once during the week for a sunset cruise. Most of the summer has passed, but here in Florida, it stays hot for a few months to come. Our boat is in a covered slip with minimum bird activity.... we are very lucky there. I don't see us wanting to put up the Isinglass until Late October.
It would seem to me that leaving the Isinglass rolled up would make things worse rather than taking them home to store flat. The only downsides that comes to mind is if we travel somewhere and we get driving rain, our cockpit will get wet, but this is no big deal to us. The other downside is not being able to take advantage of the screens for the bugs. Our little no-see-ums manage to find a way in so they can still put a damper on the nights fun.
I am sure there are some other down-sides to not having them on and ready to use, so please share your thoughts. They are only 5 months old and I would like to keep them in the best shape possible. I will include a picture for reference.
Thanks for any help or comments offered.
Vince
It would seem to me that leaving the Isinglass rolled up would make things worse rather than taking them home to store flat. The only downsides that comes to mind is if we travel somewhere and we get driving rain, our cockpit will get wet, but this is no big deal to us. The other downside is not being able to take advantage of the screens for the bugs. Our little no-see-ums manage to find a way in so they can still put a damper on the nights fun.
I am sure there are some other down-sides to not having them on and ready to use, so please share your thoughts. They are only 5 months old and I would like to keep them in the best shape possible. I will include a picture for reference.
Thanks for any help or comments offered.
Vince