In the past week I have seen two decent looking, fairly new boats sitting outside uncovered. We have had rain daily the past week.It amazes me people will invest in a boat and then leave it sit out uncovered !...okay I'm done now.....Dave.
Uncovered boats
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Dave,
Ye, it can be interesting at times. Personally I keep her covered even in the covered slip. With that said some times people go to far IMHO got to take shoes off, etc. :lol:
Ye, it can be interesting at times. Personally I keep her covered even in the covered slip. With that said some times people go to far IMHO got to take shoes off, etc. :lol:
boatrboy
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I have looked at many boats prior to purchasing my boats. All the boats that were not covered, had the threads in the interior falling apart. It ruined perfectly good interiors. My 1st boat was a 1984 four winns and it was covered for 10 years and the seats were in excellent condition. Many folks tell me "it's a boat, it's supposed to get wet" but I cover mine and my boat looks like new in the cockpit. I spent alot of money so I am covering it!
There, I feel better now. :thumbsup:
There, I feel better now. :thumbsup:
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I agree, to make a expensive investment like a boat and then treat it like a cheap kids swing set leaving it out in the back yard uncovered does not make good sense to me. :smt021 But hey, it's their boat, to bad for them. I enjoy the complements I get on how shiney and clean my boat is. :thumbsup:
Having just entered the Cruiser realm and being wet slipped, I was totally shocked at the lack of care many people exhibit for their (expensive) Cruisers at our Marina. Not only are a lot of boats left uncovered, it's obvious from the dirt and spider webs all over them that many are seldom even used. And we are not talking about cheap boats either (although there are several "junkers" in the Marina). :smt021 Maybe someday I will take some pictures of a few of the choice ones so we can start a "Trashy Boat" thread. :grin:
MLauman
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Sun does more harm than rain - unless of course the boat sinks.
boatrboy
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Thats for sure, just look at my cockpit cover or bimini, and I wash them and treat them regularly. But, my interior cost more than the covers :wink:MLauman said:
mrtopknight
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I even keep my bow and cockpit covers on in the garage just to keep the dust off. It's amazing how much dust can get on a garage kept boat.
Freebyrdjason
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Hell, when I was a kid, a guy across the river from me, went out and bought a brand new Sunbird bowrider. I NEVER seen a cover on it. It sat in the water from April until September every summer for about 12 summers or so. I always thought, what a damn shame! I have some friends that could tell you how anal I am about keeping my boat up. Ahyhoo, I'm with you all about the upkeep on the boat. :thumbsup:
Nehalennia II
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It just Ain't right as they say.
Boats should be privledges. Wax, soap and elbow grease should be required before owning one. Oh, yeah. many of us would like to say that safety courses, a clue on navigation, and the abilty to judge spatial relationships and speed would be nice, but those of us that know, respect and require our floating pieces of plastic dawn a relatively shiny coat of wax or recently cleaned hull know that our pride of what we do with and for our families is as close to or equally important to, life vests, safety and checking for Oil.
Yeah I know they're not as important but you get the idea.
SeaRay and Boating in general = PRIDE, FUN and FAMILY
to disregard that and use it willy nilly or apathetic is not the guy I wish to raft of to or cruise with.
Boats should be privledges. Wax, soap and elbow grease should be required before owning one. Oh, yeah. many of us would like to say that safety courses, a clue on navigation, and the abilty to judge spatial relationships and speed would be nice, but those of us that know, respect and require our floating pieces of plastic dawn a relatively shiny coat of wax or recently cleaned hull know that our pride of what we do with and for our families is as close to or equally important to, life vests, safety and checking for Oil.
Yeah I know they're not as important but you get the idea.
SeaRay and Boating in general = PRIDE, FUN and FAMILY
to disregard that and use it willy nilly or apathetic is not the guy I wish to raft of to or cruise with.
MAKC
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I always keep my boat covered with the cockpit cover. Ive seen people use the camper enclosure to keep it dry, but the sun still gets in and can cause some unwanted damage. Ive seen a few extremes in my first boating season; 1.) people buying expensive boats and never covering them. 2.) theres a Chaparal thats been on a lift in the slip at our Marina since the beginning of the season and it gets washed every week and the guy didnt use it once all season.
You certainly get to see all types out there
You certainly get to see all types out there
Freebyrdjason
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MAKC said:I always keep my boat covered with the cockpit cover. Ive seen people use the camper enclosure to keep it dry, but the sun still gets in and can cause some unwanted damage. Ive seen a few extremes in my first boating season; 1.) people buying expensive boats and never covering them. 2.) theres a Chaparal thats been on a lift in the slip at our Marina since the beginning of the season and it gets washed every week and the guy didnt use it once all season.
You certainly get to see all types out there
Sounds like to me it's a tax right off .... :grin:
Ha!
osd9
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If anyone here has read my review of a 2000 410DA I just look at you will know what can happen to a boat in a short time.....I have looked at a few used boats in my day.....and I have sold a few also......EVERY boat that I have sold, the prospective buyers ALL commented on the condition of my boats.....I have been able to sell my boats because of the condition...( the right price doesn't hurt either)......Boat ownership REQUIRES maintainence....I am amazed when I board a board that I am looking to purchase, to see how some owners let there boats run down......I mean, if an owner lets all the "little" things get out of control...like door hinges, vinyl rips, stains, broken caginets, mold, non-working instruments/electronics, odors, plain old filth.....just how much engine/drivetrain maintainence is also being put off......
sbw1
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We keep an aft curtain on our boat that is a knock off of the original aft curtain. We use it for winter storage and when the boat is not being used in the summer. This means we have a seldom used aft curtain that is in "as new" condition that we occasionally use when cruising. The seats are also covered by sunbrella seat covers as is the helm. Come spring time, all is neat and tidey.
Chris989
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Because we keep "Reflection" in the water year 'round, and our marina has a limited number of boat sheds (we're on the list and hope to be in one by this time next year :smt038 ) For now, it means keeping the aft canvas on at all times and giving the boat a bath once a week, or, at a minimum, every other week.
To add to the fun, we are located on an industrial waterway near cement plants and ship terminals. Nevertheless, I get compliments on how good Reflection looks. Just a little work, every weekend, can make all of the difference in the world whether you wet-moor or dry store your boat. I know many people to do have the luxury of accessing their boat easily, especially in the winter months, but hey, it's my therapy to get out of the house, putter on the boat, yak at some of the other dock rats and feel like i've been productive.
Agree 100% with the other posts that ponder why people will let things "go" and that a lack of cosmetic attention is likely indicative of deeper issues.
To add to the fun, we are located on an industrial waterway near cement plants and ship terminals. Nevertheless, I get compliments on how good Reflection looks. Just a little work, every weekend, can make all of the difference in the world whether you wet-moor or dry store your boat. I know many people to do have the luxury of accessing their boat easily, especially in the winter months, but hey, it's my therapy to get out of the house, putter on the boat, yak at some of the other dock rats and feel like i've been productive.
Agree 100% with the other posts that ponder why people will let things "go" and that a lack of cosmetic attention is likely indicative of deeper issues.
