I just bought a 1995 220 sig bow rider and my question is, would it be alright to leave the boat in the slip without a hoist? It seems to cost alot to rent the hoist. I would probably get the boat out of the water every couple of weeks to clean it. What are your thoughts? Would it hurt the boat? Only during the summer boating season.
slip or no slip??
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dpvandy01
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What other info can you give us? What out drive, where do you boat? Fresh, salt or brackish? all of this info will be critical to anyone hoping to give an informed opinion.
everthing's irie
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We kept our bow riders in the water 6 months out of the year. I found that several coats of wax before putting them in made cleaning much easier.
The little bit of cleaning I had to do was well worth having the boat in a slip and not having to go to the ramp every time we wanted to go out.:thumbsup:
The little bit of cleaning I had to do was well worth having the boat in a slip and not having to go to the ramp every time we wanted to go out.:thumbsup:
boatmailster
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there is no problem to leave it in water for season.
you may want to consider adding battery charger if your boat is not equipped with one
Larry&Leisa
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It won't take long for the gunk to start growing but I kept mine for probably a month at a time in the water at Keystone last season. Would take her home and wash off the thickest stuff then spent a good bit of time scrubbing last winter on the stain. Found products eventually to make that pretty easy. (numerous threads on here with ideas). You will have some extra work to do but as others said, it was worth it to just be able to walk down and cast off.
billandamy
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See, for me I prefer trailering.
There are slips available for inexpensive on our lake...starting at $1500 for the season, but I wont do it.
I love having the boat at home, being able to tinker whenever I want, clean whenever I want, maintain, upgrade, and when going out for the day great to have everyone meet at my house and prep the boat...organize it and get it ready for a day on the water. I can take my time loading up, and being sure we have all we need for the day.
Again, though, I live a mile from the town boat ramp which is open only to residents with a boat and beach pass, so literally, I can pull out of my driveway and be actually driving out of the no wake zone in less than 10 minutes.
There are slips available for inexpensive on our lake...starting at $1500 for the season, but I wont do it.
I love having the boat at home, being able to tinker whenever I want, clean whenever I want, maintain, upgrade, and when going out for the day great to have everyone meet at my house and prep the boat...organize it and get it ready for a day on the water. I can take my time loading up, and being sure we have all we need for the day.
Again, though, I live a mile from the town boat ramp which is open only to residents with a boat and beach pass, so literally, I can pull out of my driveway and be actually driving out of the no wake zone in less than 10 minutes.
SearayTX
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I keep mine in a slip and on a hoist, and would not have it any other way. When I need to put the boat on a trailer, not a problem. I'm willing to pay the extra coin to keep it out of the water and clean. It is also easier, and allows my wife to enjoy going to the lake, when there is not much prep work or time wasted getting the boat in the water (especially when the kids are with us). If we went to a different lake every month, I would think twice about it, but we rarely leave our area since the kids were born.
You will be surprised how much can accumulate just by sitting in the water for two weeks. If you do decide to put it in a slip, I would suggest getting a hoist.
You will be surprised how much can accumulate just by sitting in the water for two weeks. If you do decide to put it in a slip, I would suggest getting a hoist.
rondds
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what about bottom paint?
If you are in a slip and not on a hoist. . .shouldn't the bottom be painted?
There are lots of good reasons to be on a hoist (boat can't sink. . .you can do repairs easier. . you don't have to clean the bottom); but there is nothing wrong with being in a slip. Especially if you are only talking 6 months a year.
I considered installing a lift for my 280SS. . .but it proved cost prohibitive (state permits, wiring, dock mods. . .etc. etc. . .)
There are lots of good reasons to be on a hoist (boat can't sink. . .you can do repairs easier. . you don't have to clean the bottom); but there is nothing wrong with being in a slip. Especially if you are only talking 6 months a year.
I considered installing a lift for my 280SS. . .but it proved cost prohibitive (state permits, wiring, dock mods. . .etc. etc. . .)
Millerman
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A slip for sure. What if you just want to hang out on the boat. Not to much fun in the driveway. If the the boat was smaller and you only got out once a month I guess trailering would make sense.
Just my 2 cents
Dan
Just my 2 cents
Dan
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Most boaters would eventually tire of trailering. Trailering means you have to make a planned EVENT just to go out. Pretty soon, all the hassles of trailering make a quick 30 minute ride out of the question.
As far as keeping a boat in the water. For that size, a hoist is the only way to do it and keep it nice. It will only take 2-3 weeks for the algae/slime to attach to the boat. The first time it does, the hull is forever etched. No amount of cleaning or scrubbing will ever make it new again (With a lot of work, It will appear clean, but the surface will be etched.) Once etched, it is much easier for the algae, slime, and other critters to return and attach themselves to the hull.
Bottom paint is not common on boats of this type and would probably be viewed as a negative when it's time to sell.
If you want to maintain the boat in the best condition possible, a hoist is the best the way. :thumbsup:
As far as keeping a boat in the water. For that size, a hoist is the only way to do it and keep it nice. It will only take 2-3 weeks for the algae/slime to attach to the boat. The first time it does, the hull is forever etched. No amount of cleaning or scrubbing will ever make it new again (With a lot of work, It will appear clean, but the surface will be etched.) Once etched, it is much easier for the algae, slime, and other critters to return and attach themselves to the hull.
Bottom paint is not common on boats of this type and would probably be viewed as a negative when it's time to sell.
If you want to maintain the boat in the best condition possible, a hoist is the best the way. :thumbsup:
