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Post by EasyPeasy on Sept 23, 2020 15:52:36 GMT -5
So my first New Jersey winter with what I'll call an "open cockpit" model is approaching. On my old Cuddy Cabin, I had it shrink-wrapped at the end of each season and that was a very good and worthwhile measure. With all the space below decks, mildew and mold were a high risk if not properly buttoned up. I had that for 19 years.
Now I have my 2012 Sailfish 2660 CC and I'm wondering about the best way to store it. I'll winterize the gas, domestic water, head, do my 100 hr. maintenance which will put clean oil/gear oil and filters in the engines, but I have one question...
What to do about covering it? Do you shrink wrap a T-Top like this? Do I want to buy a re-useable cover? I can put dry bags in the head so it doesn't get moist in there, but again, what's the norm for good care.
So you know, the topsides and hull were *terribly* oxidized when I got it, and I'm working on that slowly but surely. Topsides have come a long way, but the hull will have to wait for dry land. My point is that I want to protect it from the sun as much as preservie it from leaves and moisture...
What do you all think?
Stu
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Post by footy3 on Sept 23, 2020 16:03:51 GMT -5
I had a 19' Mako CC and I use to use a cover that went under the T-top, I had a hard top. It worked pretty well, but left the T-top and antennae exposed all winter. It covered everything else, would still get some dirt/sand blown in from under the T-top, but it was ok, not as good as when I had it shrink wrapped though.
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Post by timing on Sept 23, 2020 19:37:56 GMT -5
I'm in Jersey, get my 2006 2660 shrink wrapped every year Usually have it hauled out right after thanksgiving stripers, then I'll winterize and get it wrapped in dec The only wrap prep i do is vhf antenna - ratchet mount separated so the antenna lays on the t-top, i foam wrap the mount so it doesn't dig into the weblon After the wrap is on I'll add a large ziplock access door with shrink wrap tape, positioned near the leaning post, 8ft aluminum ladder to carefully get in/out. Its great working on many projects under the wrap off season, no wind, no wet, can get warm at times. In the boring off season working under there is good for diy boater's mental health.
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Post by EasyPeasy on Sept 29, 2020 9:39:05 GMT -5
I'm in Jersey, get my 2006 2660 shrink wrapped every year Usually have it hauled out right after thanksgiving stripers, then I'll winterize and get it wrapped in dec The only wrap prep i do is vhf antenna - ratchet mount separated so the antenna lays on the t-top, i foam wrap the mount so it doesn't dig into the weblon After the wrap is on I'll add a large ziplock access door with shrink wrap tape, positioned near the leaning post, 8ft aluminum ladder to carefully get in/out. Its great working on many projects under the wrap off season, no wind, no wet, can get warm at times. In the boring off season working under there is good for diy boater's mental health. That's a great idea (zipper door access for winter work). Mine is a 2012 new to me, and I've got some things I want to do. Who does your shrink wrap? And do you have any pics of the boat wrapped? I'm convinced I'll do the shrink wrap after all. UV protection (The boat was severely neglected from a wash/wax/mildew/upholstery perspective, and a big part of my work is restoring the finish), solid moisture protection for seats that don't come off, and for electrical, and security from critters that might like to set up their own little winter cabin under a loose covering.... And I presume the engines stay on, and just get covered as well? Thanks
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Post by EasyPeasy on Oct 2, 2020 12:46:31 GMT -5
Very nice. I'm going to shoot for just the same. Thanks
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