Slip

[Chomper]

I am thinking about keeping my boat in a slip this year. Is there any precautions I should take? It will have new bottom paint and bilge pump but other than that is there anything else I should do?

[spareparts]

at least two 2000 gph bilge pumps

[willy]

And dual batteries for them. If you have a big seagul population do not leave any crossbar type thing like an enclosure or bimini top up when you leave.
Make sure what ever your self bailing set up is on your V is clear and clean. It will eliminate most concerns. Which means dont leave anything on the boat which could be blown down or float over to the scuppers.
Remove all electronics, that means don't leave them or any valuable rod/reels onboard when you go home.
Invest in good bumpers if you are on a finger pier and good stout rope. Learn to make a proper spring line if you are alongside a finger pier and to do it you really need a center cleat on your V, most did not come with them.

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by willy

And dual batteries for them. If you have a big seagul population do not leave any crossbar type thing like an enclosure or bimini top up when you leave.
Make sure what ever your self bailing set up is on your V is clear and clean. It will eliminate most concerns. Which means dont leave anything on the boat which could be blown down or float over to the scuppers.
Remove all electronics, that means don't leave them or any valuable rod/reels onboard when you go home.
Invest in good bumpers if you are on a finger pier and good stout rope. Learn to make a proper spring line if you are alongside a finger pier and to do it you really need a center cleat on your V, most did not come with them.

sounds like the voice of experience!!

[willy]

Only one year, but many friends that slip it. I have been in a rack the past four years.

[charlie_the_tuna]

zincs.