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Unread 12-21-2012, 09:16 AM
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Default 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.
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Unread 12-21-2012, 10:04 AM
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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.
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Unread 12-21-2012, 10:13 AM
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I wish I could have a snow covered Wellcraft!
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Unread 12-21-2012, 10:19 AM
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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.
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Unread 12-21-2012, 10:52 AM
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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.
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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
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