winter cover

[oldbouy]

I have a 2655 Bayliner ceria sundeck . I live in western Washington state . my boat sits in my back yard on a trailer next to fir and cedar trees . any recommendations using a tarp to cover the boat for the winter ? on different smaller boats I tied down the blue tarps . being a larger boat , is there any thing to be concerned about ? Thank you

 

[garbageguy]

Not being familiar with your local weather (and ignoring the freezing considerations here), IMO you want to be sure everything drains well, no liquid or solid material builds-up. And try to minimize the potential for critters to want to live (and eat) in there.

 

[dingbat]

I have a 2655 Bayliner ceria sundeck . I live in western Washington state . my boat sits in my back yard on a trailer next to fir and cedar trees . any recommendations using a tarp to cover the boat for the winter ? on different smaller boats I tied down the blue tarps . being a larger boat , is there any thing to be concerned about ? Thank you

Never had a “blue tarp” make it through the winter.

Went to black/brown (16 mil). Get 4-5 years out of one.

 

[Grub54891]

I get 2 years out of the blue tarps. But I make sure they are out of the wind as much as possible and clean off the snow regularly. I also make a teepee type support so the snow can slide off easily.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Get the boat wrapped

 

[oldbouy]

Get the boat wrapped

i will need to enter the boat from time to time and some winter cruising in the salt water . good idea

 

[briangcc]

They can put a door into the shrink wrap for winter access. Seen it several times here in WNY on larger boats such as yours.

Mine...I pay for shrink wrap as covers/supports/tarps won't make it through a wet snow storm.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

$110 a month indoor storage. Worth the money.

 

[JimS123]

$110 a month indoor storage. Worth the money.

No kidding. Blue tarps are crap. Silver is the only one that will last. BUTTTT, expect mold. Once your upholstery is spotted, you'll wish you spent the $110.

Shrink wrap is OK...maybe. A sloppy installer and you got mold.

In my case I spent $15,000 for a pole barn. Never need a tarp....ever. And no more yearly expense. My "boat house" will be here as long as I am. It's been up for 19 years now, so my yearly expense goes down every year. More importantly, the boat's resale value is positively impacted every year.

 

[FunInDuhSun]

Spend the money for a custom made full cover.
Don’t cheap out and get a “universal” cover. It WILL hold water and snow.
You can thank me in the spring.

 

[rolmops]

Costco sells 2packs of 12x16 foot brown and silver very heavy duty tarps for like $18. These tarps have lasted me easily for 3 seasons. The two tarps easily cover my 22 foot Islander. If you build a wooden frame similar to what is used to wrap a boat or a tent like frame and set it on top you should be fine and you will have access. I usually blow up two exercise balls and lay them on the front end of the boat in order to make flat surfaces round out. I also put some old towels or movers blankets in sharp spots so the tart wont rip. This setup works in the West New York state snow belt where it sometimes snows like 2 or 3 foot in one night.

 

[JimS123]

i will need to enter the boat from time to time and some winter cruising in the salt water . good idea

Any system (tarps, wrap, etc.) will work. Entering can be built in. However, winter cruising is the issue. You will need to take the covering off and then replace it.

You need indoor storage with immediate access.