Winter Storage

[Jkurtz29]

This is my first year having a boat. I have to winter storage options. <br /><br />1. Pay 300 for the winter and have it placed in bulk storage.<br /><br />or <br /><br />2. Purchase a huge plastic/plether tent with sides and store in my yard. Obviously I like this option because it would be cheaper and would keep the boat at my place. I am just not sure if this will give my boat enough protection from the wind and elements. Clearly a shed or bard would be better. <br /><br />Is option 2 even a consideration for me? <br /><br />Fiberglass boat, outboard engine, columbus ohio<br /><br />Thanks for your help!!<br /><br />Jason

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Winter Storage

Jason, just being a little down the road from you, you would be ok by winterizing the engine and making sure there is no water in the livewells, and or transom.<br /><br />Cover it up good with a boat cover, that you can order below, or a good tarp will work also.

 

[braindead0]

Re: Winter Storage

I'm in Canton (probably worst weather) and this is my first boat here as well. I'm making a 'ridge pole' outta PVC that'll attach to the windows and have poles going to the deck. I'll run that down the middle of the boat with a line tied to bow and stern.<br /><br />Then a tarp and the 'ridge pole' outta keep the snow and rain from accumulating. <br /><br />Of course, the engine will be on a stand in my garage.. after properly fogging engine, draining carb..etc..

 

[Jkurtz29]

Re: Winter Storage

Brain:<br /><br />Could I keep the engine outside as well or does that need to be kept inside somewhere?<br /><br />Jason