RobnBern
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I called the marina today and was told it was frozen. We had crazy winds from the west for 2 days, which blew most of the water out of the river, which caused boats all over the place to sit on the bottom. I normally have 4'-6' under me. Then, apparently, a freeze started. We're near the mouth of the river where it dumps into a larger river and, as they've told me, "for the first time since 1975, you can walk across the river." I'm so worried. All systems are winterized. 750 watt bilge heater. Oil radiant heater in the cabin. The bubblers are only clearing an area of about 5 from the center of the bubbler.
My concern, as I go into this 5th year of ownership, is hull damage from the ice. Certainly, I'm worried about the engines etc but I've no frame of reference for the problems of river ice on the hull.
Any thoughts??
My concern, as I go into this 5th year of ownership, is hull damage from the ice. Certainly, I'm worried about the engines etc but I've no frame of reference for the problems of river ice on the hull.
Any thoughts??
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