Haul out and winter storage

[Skybolt]

... Fortunately they have kept on the same staff and we have a relationship with them. They care about us and our boat.

Same for us as well. The marina people are great and very nice. We also have a great relationship and they do care about things. But above them not so much.

 

[Skybolt]

... They get beat up more from UV summer sun than any winter day. ...

Not up north, less UV beat up and more ice/weather damage then anything else. Being indoors is a huge plus, not to mention your sheltered from the wind and extreme cold.

 

[Blueone]

I’m not talking about this the first week in august….. what is wrong with you people?

 

[Stray Current]

What is this winter storage you speak of?

 

[Pirate Lady]

Not up north, less UV beat up and more ice/weather damage then anything else. Being indoors is a huge plus, not to mention your sheltered from the wind and extreme cold.

You do know that inanimate objects aren’t affected by wind chill? Right?

 

[Skybolt]

You do know that inanimate objects aren’t affected by wind chill? Right?

Haha - But the people on them are ...

 

[Skybolt]

I’m not talking about this the first week in august….. what is wrong with you people?

Heat stroke ...

 

[Golfman25]

Ya, that’s nuts. I think he said indoors. But cmon, I never got that indoor thing. They get beat up more from UV summer sun than any winter day. Florida boats go to hell a whole lot faster than northern boats. They benefit from a roof.

For us northerners, indoors greatly simplifies the winterization process, especially if heated. No anti freeze to run. Just fog the engines, stabilize the fuel. Pump out head and drain water tank. And that's basically it. If you like to do winter boat projects, you can basically keep the boat open. Plug in power when there. And go about your business when there is a foot of snow outside.

 

[Pirate Lady]

Ya wanna know what greatly simplifies the winterizing process? And i don’t worry if power and heat goes out at a unwinterized building. My method…

My insurance only covers freeze damage if done by certified mechanic. I sleep well for 5 months. Ever stay up at night during a bad winter storm wondering if power went out at your indoor building? I don’t. Winterize the boat, don’t depend on someone building to protect it.

 

[Golfman25]

Ya wanna know what greatly simplifies the winterizing process? And i don’t worry if power and heat goes out at a unwinterized building. My method…
View attachment 148777
My insurance only covers freeze damage if done by certified mechanic. I sleep well for 5 months. Ever stay up at night during a bad winter storm wondering if power went out at your indoor building? I don’t. Winterize the boat, don’t depend on someone building to protect it.

You obviously have a bigger checkbook than I do.

And no I don't worry about it. My particular building has other businesses in it, so they'll have things up a running if anything happens. And it would take a weeks worth of sub zero temps to cool the building enough to cause freeze damage.

 

[Stray Current]

Winterizing the boat means putting the front visor up.

Man, I do not miss administering the pink elixir of doom

 

[Pirate Lady]

Bigger no. I fortunately live where its dirt cheap to boat. I feel for you guys.

 

[Skybolt]

Bigger no. I fortunately live where its dirt cheap to boat. I feel for you guys.

I think that must be a middle river thing. It's not cheap at all where I am ...

 

[Jus Cruisin]

I’m not talking about this the first week in august….. what is wrong with you people?

I'm talking about it because I just wrote a $5,500+ check this week. Yes, indoor heated. That pays for haul out, building the timber blocking, pressure wash and launch in the spring.
Yes it's cheaper to store outdoors but after you add up winterizing, shrink wrap and all, along with haul out it's not worth the few bucks savings to me.

 

[carterchapman]

A sad topic....

 

[Pirate Lady]

I think that must be a middle river thing. It's not cheap at all where I am ...

It is . Your monster yacht, haul, store, winterize. About 350 per engine. haul, power wash, store 1500. 25 a foot. So about 2200. You do the side systems. Shrink wrap additional. We aint had snow in 5 years, so no point in that.

 

[Shenanigans77]

For us northerners, indoors greatly simplifies the winterization process, especially if heated. No anti freeze to run. Just fog the engines, stabilize the fuel. Pump out head and drain water tank. And that's basically it. If you like to do winter boat projects, you can basically keep the boat open. Plug in power when there. And go about your business when there is a foot of snow outside.

That’s the best part! Going to work on the boat over the winter and not taking tools, just beer.

“Hey honey, goin to “WORK” on the boat”.

 

[Stray Current]

That’s the best part! Going to work on the boat over the winter and not taking tools, just beer.

“Hey honey, goin to “WORK” on the boat”.

when I was doing my refit on my boat, I added a 30 amp outlet on the side of my garage to plug the shore power in.

I would sit up there in the shrink wrap at least one whole day each weekend working. I was able to run a space heater in the cabin and in the cockpit. I also had the refrigerator stocked with adult beverages and microwavable snacks.

Hanging out with a little buzz and some junk food working on stuff was not a bad way to spend a winters day.

But I like spending them in my T-shirt and flip-flops running the boat better

 

[Pirate Lady]

That’s the best part! Going to work on the boat over the winter and not taking tools, just beer.

“Hey honey, goin to “WORK” on the boat”.

I just did the same this morning! Too funny! Then after working to make sure all was good i ended up at the bar. I was parched from all the work!