Reused my Shrinkwrap for 3rd time

[crazy charlie]

I had my boat wrapped a few years ago and the guy did a great job.I have a Regal Commodore 280 and it has a 10' beam with a pulpit ,arch and custom (extended)swim platform .It is a BIG 28" boat. I had it wrapped to the waterline so a lot of product was used.The job was done so well that I wanted to use it again.So in the spring I carefully did some cutting in the platform area and lifted the wrap over the arch and pulled it off from the pulpit and carefully folded it and stored it. I marking exactly where the framing was on the boat and on the inside of the shrinkwrap.Next fall I framed it and It went back on and fit like a glove.Not quite as tight but very good fit.I put the wrap away the following spring ,not planning on using it but hanging on just in case.....Well , I was having my boat wrapped today and my shrinkwrap guy cancelled on me last minute today because he ran out of wrap and said he cant get more. Soooo I pulled out the old shrinkwrap and reused the framing wood ,and it again went on like a glove.I was able to pull it a little tighter this year so it actually fits better than last year.Very happy it is done and covered and also happy to save $300... AGAIN. Hope some of you do the same.Charlie

 

[ahicks]

So it's not just me, but mine may not be at such a grand scale. Mine is covering a 24' pontoon boat. I actually planned on using it over again, but was pleasantly surprised when I found it still in pretty good condition at the end of the second season. So I used it again for the 3rd!

Not sure it makes any difference but mine is the heavier gauge white material.

 

[crazy charlie]

QUOTE"Not sure it makes any difference but mine is the heavier gauge white material.Not sure it makes any difference but mine is the heavier gauge white material."
I agree 100% with the heavier gauge. Mine is heavier than what I have had with past shrinkwrapping.If you keep it tight with minimal movement in the wind ,it will last a long time.Movement and flex will wear it out.Charlie

 

[crazy charlie]

Guess I am in the minority...HOWEVER I noticed at my local marina ,no boats wrapped,ZERO, nada ,none.Typically all boats are wrapped by now.Turns out there is no shrinkwrap available.at leat thats what I was told when asked.EXTREMELY happy of my situation.Luck of the Irish....??? Charlie