to cover or not

[eli_lilly]

I cannot decide whether I should be covering my boat or not. It's a 1969 17' runabout and I am down here in humid South Florida. My thoughts are like this:<br /><br />Cover:<br />(Yes) - The boat will rot and mold in this humid environment<br /><br />(No) - The boat will have gelcoat exposed to UV, which apparently doesn't matter because gelcoat has been exposed to UV for 35 years so far with no drama.<br /><br />Am I missing something here? It feels like I shouldn't cover it and it looks like most people down here don't, except for bass boats, seems like they are all covered. I just want to do The Right Thing for the old Tarpon.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />E

 

[LubeDude]

Re: to cover or not

Try and figure out a way to cover it but not encapsulize it. In otherwords, let air circulate.<br /><br />Build a PVC framework and bungie it down so the wind dont blow it away. Its what I do and it keeps the leaves, rain, and the sun off.

 

[eli_lilly]

Re: to cover or not

That sounds like a good idea, I will do that!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />E

 

[paulie0735]

Re: to cover or not

I run my winch strap up and back over the boat and secure it to the ski pole. I had a heavy tarp made to size with good strong eyelets. With the tarp over the winch strap it acts like a tent, keeps the sun off, the rain out and allows good ventilation.

 

[Pony]

Re: to cover or not

they make cover supports that have vents built into them.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...*=367943683&**********=974288778&view_id=6109 <br /><br />I was thinking of getting them for mine.