a sight for sore eyes

[Prophammer]

Couldn't help it , I had to post this picture - I took it some time ago , I think it was along the Crystal River in Florida

 

[cptbill]

I'd much rather see that rack at least 1/2 empty

 

[cptbill]

Or maybe I should just say NICE RACK:rockon:

 

[racerone]

How does that set-up behave in a hurricane ?

 

[Prophammer]

I like a full rack , during a hurricane I ask God to forgive my previous statement

 

[Scott Danforth]

How does that set-up behave in a hurricane ?

like a trailer park in a tornado

 

[Ned L]

I know they are very popular but I have never really understood the appeal of rack storage. I suppose if I had no alternative...

 

[racerone]

On a rack---Useful if you do not own a trailer or do not have a driveway ------It won't sink.------No barnacles.----Harder to steal.----Less corrosion.------Marina can accommodate more folks as wet slips are expensive !

 

[jbetzelb]

How long do they last stored outside uncovered? Boat abuse.

 

[Prophammer]

I'm keeping cats out while boats are on the trailer in the yard, up on a rack I'd have to keep birds out of it somehow

 

[Texasmark]

How long do they last stored outside uncovered? Boat abuse.

That's my first impression too. Too many boats get left out in the weather and show their age when a little TLC keeps them looking like new. Like my tractors, if I can't afford to cover it, I can't afford to have it in the first place.

 

[Scott Danforth]

indoor and outdoor rack storage is common where there are more boats than places to store them on land. I cant justify paying for rack storage. I have a friend that does, and the monthly storage is about equal to a car payment.

 

[racerone]

Convenience costs money.-----Not a problem for many folks.----Some just love their premium / speciel flavor coffee at $ 35 / gallon.----Convenience of calling the marina to have the boat in the water at 2 PM is not a problem for many folks.

 

[Prophammer]

I was talking to my co-worker just this past Tuesday, his marina stores his boat for him on the trailer in a pole barn, all they need is a 1-hour advance notice to have it at the dock ready to go, $100 per month (gas is extra) but that is a country marina away from high priced city dockage