"Get my boat out of the rain..." *** Rain & Snow HELP tips for you

[brianmerc]

I am in California, and it looks like the winters rain is here... lots and lots of water falling on my boat. I know the water doesn't hurt the boat, it just makes me sad. I've got my rain proof cover covering the hull & outboard engine, so I think I'm good to go! Am I forgetting anything??<br /><br />What are some helpful tips for keeping our boats safe during the cold weather, winter rain & snow storms? Any suggestions are highly appreciated!

 

[ob]

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Re: "Get my boat out of the rain..." *** Rain & Snow HELP tips for

On drier days remove the cover and allow condesation to evaporate from hull and control wiring.Keep motor vertical and start on muffs occassionally.

 

[JasonJ]

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Re: "Get my boat out of the rain..." *** Rain & Snow HELP tips for

Actually, the water WILL hurt your boat. It is a common misconception that a boat is impervious to water. It isn't. Leaving a boat uncovered in pouring rain causes water to creep into all sorts of places, which over time can cause rot problems. The water can creep around screws and fittings, get under the floor, saturate into the foam, and it is over with after that. It only takes a few seasons for the damage to be done. The best protection is a garage or carport, but a tarp situated in a way that allows air to pass through the boat but keeps water out, or a cover that breaths is the way to go. You are probably likely to have little or no problem from the motor being in the rain, but a cover for it is a good idea as well. Just take a look at my "Skanky Beast" project over in "Project Boats", I have had to rip out the entire floor, structure, and transom due to excessive moisture. Anyway, good luck, water is the enemy........

 

[93bronco]

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this will probably be moved but this is what i have expirenced.<br />you need to have some type of center cover support to keep rain water from pooling and stretching cover especially at seams.<br />i would also get a seperate outboard hood cover ($15 to $25) as the cover will leak at seams/stitching.<br /> i have a high $$$ cover on my trophy and it is wearing fast. they make a seam sealer as well as fabric waterproof spray to keep it new acting.<br />the higher the warrenty on the cover the longer it will last, but every time you use it takes a toll on them.

 

[JB]

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Re: "Get my boat out of the rain..." *** Rain & Snow HELP tips for

Not exactly an Outboard Engine question.<br /><br />Moved to Boat Questions.