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roffey

12-21-2012 09:16 AM

Snow covered wellcraft

I have a new to me 255 wellcraft. Unfortunately the winter cover, mooring cover and the top all have rotted and are completely useless. I have a tarp over the boat but it keep blowing off. I have all the seats along with any cushions in the cabin out and stored in my basement. If the cover blows off how bad will that be for the boat if I don't catch it for a week or so (the boat is not stored near my house). I live in a snow covered area. We get rain, snow and then sub zero temperatures.

randlemanboater

12-21-2012 10:04 AM

Just be sure the plug is out and the front is higher than the back so any water will drain out.

And be sure all the water is out of the engine.

Should be fine.

Stinky_Hooker

12-21-2012 10:13 AM

I wish I could have a snow covered Wellcraft!

RWilson2526

12-21-2012 10:19 AM

I wouldnt sweat it....people leave boats uncovered year after year. It will take its toll on the boat for sure after years of that kind of treatment but I wouldnt worry about a week here or there.

roffey

12-21-2012 10:52 AM

Thanks for the reassuring replies, I am sort of stressing over it. This boat will be a work in progress, I plan on restoring it completely but need to do a water test and check the motor, trim tabs and such to make sure it worth putting the time and money into it. :beer:

spareparts

12-21-2012 06:52 PM

swimming pool covers, do a search on here about them, improvise with lumber or pvc pipe to reinforce it and to make sure it won't puddle water or collect snow

roffey

12-22-2012 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spareparts (Post 198306)

swimming pool covers, do a search on here about them, improvise with lumber or pvc pipe to reinforce it and to make sure it won't puddle water or collect snow

....problem is the cover keeps blowing off and swimming pool covers are $$. If the boat works out I will have a cover custom made for next year. I just have to make it to the summer, if I can wait that long. Maybe I will go ice fishing with it. It does have a heater, LOL.

Good idea all the same

spareparts

12-22-2012 07:29 AM

no, swimming pool covers are not that expensive, around $50(the one for my pool was $65 shipped), like i said, search on this site, its been discussed a lot. The pool covers are cheaper and hold up better than comparable size tarps, the shape of the oval pool covers also make it fit better than a generic tarp. You're still going to have to support the cover and tie it down properly. Don't waste money on bungees, buy some bulk cord and tie it down at each grommet

roffey

12-22-2012 07:36 AM

I will look into it.. the tarps just don't work.

spareparts

12-22-2012 07:53 AM

start here http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ng+pool+covers

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