marinas

[jor593]

I'm considering keeping my 19 foot sea Ray closed bow outboard in the water at a marina this year. I've always pulled my boat out at the end of the day. Any info or tips I need to know about doing this. Or additional equipment I should have for the boat.

 

[Bob_VT]

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Aside from a good cover and bilge pump......that's about it. Are you going to leave the motor Up or Down ??? You might consider an anode because of stray electrical currents.

You will absolutely need to keep the hull clean because it will form a film on the hull.

 

[gmarktho]

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Based upon the water, if it is salt, would you not consider bottom painting your boat????

 

[Thalasso]

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Based upon the water, if it is salt, would you not consider bottom painting your boat????

Not on a 19ft boat.

 

[redneck joe]

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Not on a 19ft boat.

why not?

 

[Chris1956]

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If you plan to keep that boat in salt water, you will need to apply 2 coats of a good antifouling paint. You might still need the A-F paint in freshwater, but it is wise to ask around and see if it is needed. if the boat is older, you might like to apply a few coats of an epoxy barrior coat to prevent any blisters. It is best to leave the motor up when she is docked. Motor anodes are a very good idea as well.

 

[H20Rat]

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[jor593]

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Sorry, I guess that was useful info I left out. It will be in fresh water in a protected man made marina off of a river.

 

[garbageguy]

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Tips you probably know - but I would suggest removing most items from the boat at the end of each trip, especially anything damp and anything critters might want to get into. I never leave any food on my boat, but last season some coons must've smelled something and kept trying to get in last season. The guy at the marina I bought the boat from suggested leaving the cabin door unlocked because if someone really wants in, they'll break in. I switch the batteries off, its wired so the automatic bilge pump is still powered.

Go to the marina on a few heavier weather days to see what you may be facing to get it tied up properly.

 

[gmarktho]

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All good tips above.....i find that I seem to ALWAYS be thinking about my boat when it is left in the water (what can go wrong). Just another pleasure of boat ownership.

 

[Home Cookin']

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Not on a 19ft boat.

bad advice there. any boat left in salt water gets antifouling paint.

And also for some fresh water bodies. your best advice will come from people who moor in your marina. We can't know what to tell you.

As for mooring, generally, get your slip neighbors to show you how to rig your lines (but only ask the experienced ones who know what they are doing).

Annodes proper for your water are needed. I recommend a battery switch that cuts off everything--however your bilge pu,p with a seperate float switch is connected directly to the battery and not affected by the cut off. That's essential.

all the rest is personal preference or driven by your particular marina as to security. Ask your slip neighbors (but only ask the honest ones)

 

[oldboat1]

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Assuming this is a mooring spot with no services, need a fresh fully charged battery and at least one auto bilge pump. Two is better. Bottom paint is a good choice even in fresh water, IMHO, given water quality (this is off a river, as i read your note) and critters like zebra mussels. Keep the lower unit out of the water, and if unable to completely do that (skeg or part of gearcase, for example) get some of the clear coat stuff meant to function like bottom paint on aluminum lower units. A good fitting mooring cover is important, as is regular checking and running of the boat. There are some issues, but believe it beats trailering for a lot of owners.

 

[Home Cookin']

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a baot left in the water gets used 10 times more than one that's not. The various things you do for a moored boat are simply a trade-off for the things you do to trailer--including time devoted.

Unless it's a sofa boat, lots of boats that are best covered on land don't need to be covered moored, b/c they aren't under trees mainly, and also marina tend to be more secure than driveways or storage lots.

 

[oldboat1]

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wellll, have a seagull issue here, and my old Trojan cruiser is berthed uncovered. just a little messy (even roost next to the fake owls on the pilings). No question a boat in the water gets used more -- better for the boat and the boater. Probably better for the trailer too to have the weight off of it for a few months. All good.

 

[jor593]

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Thank you for all the replies. Very useful information.