Taking Care of New Boat

NCOffSeason · #1 September 16th, 2003, 06:20 AM

I just bought a new Glastron GX-185

and I am asking for some advise on how to keep it looking new when you don't have a garage. Well, I have a 1 car garage but the wife keeps her car in there!

I ordered a Hurricane cover and a strap kit, but I was wondring about a shelter. Northern has a 10' x 20' tarp canopy for $99 and I can get one of those metal carport shelters for around $550.

Is the Hurricane cover enough or should I opt for a canopy/shelter?

Any other new boat maintenance tips would be appreciated.

Solittle · #2 September 16th, 2003, 06:13 PM

Nice boat. Either shelter would work. You want to keep the rain/snow out of the boat and keep it out of the sun.

Jack Shellac · #3 September 16th, 2003, 06:33 PM

Nice boat. Keeping it washed down, clean and waxed will help keep it looking that way. Always flush the engine with fresh water after running in salt. A good cover will protect most of the parts of the boat that need it. A garage is nice and will do a somewhat better job of protection but not necessarily essential. It all depends on how far you want to go with it.