tbonebrown
New Member
Hello everyone great forum you guys have going here. New to boats, just purchased my first one yesterday afternoon!
I searched a bit here on the forums and decided that I best just start my own thread as I don't have auto bilge on this older boat I just purchased and not sure the model would even offer it.
Here is the situation. I have a 1995 200BR Signature and the poor boat will be at a dock all summer long when I'm not using it around the lake. Another words, there will be no cover over the boat during rain storms, no lift or canopy. I have the original snap on bow and cockpit covers which I plan(ned) to use every time the boat will sit for more than a couple hours without use or if there is rain. When inspecting these covers I was skeptical that they would actually work to keep out rain. Well I tested it last night in a mild rain storm, and I was right, the water came through the anchor door, all along the sides where there is a gap between snaps and filled the base of the hull (ski/under floor storage) up with an inch of water. I want to avoid this as it can't be good for the boat and interior! Here are my questions:
Is it just the fact that the canvas tops have lost their water repellent ability and I need to seal them again? I personally think that this will happen regardless if there is any wind. So it worth my time or should I try another plan of attack?
I'm thinking a mooring cover would work. Anyone have any luck with these or suggestions on manufacturers?
Looking for one without the trailer straps as I can't dive under the boat each time I dock it. Do they make them?
I want to cover the rail all the way around the boat to insure no precip gets into the boat if possible.
That got lengthy, sorry but I think you get where I'm going.
Suggestions? All advise or personal experience would be much appreciated!
I searched a bit here on the forums and decided that I best just start my own thread as I don't have auto bilge on this older boat I just purchased and not sure the model would even offer it.
Here is the situation. I have a 1995 200BR Signature and the poor boat will be at a dock all summer long when I'm not using it around the lake. Another words, there will be no cover over the boat during rain storms, no lift or canopy. I have the original snap on bow and cockpit covers which I plan(ned) to use every time the boat will sit for more than a couple hours without use or if there is rain. When inspecting these covers I was skeptical that they would actually work to keep out rain. Well I tested it last night in a mild rain storm, and I was right, the water came through the anchor door, all along the sides where there is a gap between snaps and filled the base of the hull (ski/under floor storage) up with an inch of water. I want to avoid this as it can't be good for the boat and interior! Here are my questions:
Is it just the fact that the canvas tops have lost their water repellent ability and I need to seal them again? I personally think that this will happen regardless if there is any wind. So it worth my time or should I try another plan of attack?
I'm thinking a mooring cover would work. Anyone have any luck with these or suggestions on manufacturers?
Looking for one without the trailer straps as I can't dive under the boat each time I dock it. Do they make them?
I want to cover the rail all the way around the boat to insure no precip gets into the boat if possible.
That got lengthy, sorry but I think you get where I'm going.
Suggestions? All advise or personal experience would be much appreciated!
