Keeping boat in water
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
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Printed Date: November-17-2024 at 11:32pm
Topic: Keeping boat in water
Posted By: 2001SAN
Subject: Keeping boat in water
Date Posted: September-26-2013 at 3:00pm
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I'm thinking of keeping my SAN in the water next season to save the hassle of trailering back and forth. Anyone got any tips for minimising the coffee staining that will take place below the waterline? The gelcoat is white. Is wax the only way to go? All advice welcome! D. ------------- A little knowledge is a dangerous thing... 2001 Super Air Nautique 1989 Fairline Corniche 31 www.bannrivercruises.co.uk |
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Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: September-26-2013 at 5:39pm
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I think that brown staining is going to happen with any boat, you'll just need to clean it off when you pull the boat out. on the flip side, lots of these boats that sit in the water get gel blisters. that is not so easy to clean up. Trailering is a hassle, but I think that without a lift, trailering may be the best option for keeping your hull in decent shape. any way you can get a lift in the water under your boat? |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-26-2013 at 5:50pm
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A lift would be ideal. If thats not an option, then a healthy dose of wax will make it easier to remove the scum line after the fact. Removing the boat from the water periodically to clean and re-wax is a good idea too. Figure every few weeks? Like Dreaming said, just be aware that there are potential issues with mooring for longer periods. Gel blisters are the worst case, but at a minimum you'll have to deal with the scum line, nasty platform, etc. It can be hard to keep up with if you like to keep your boat looking nice. |
Posted By: 2001SAN
Date Posted: September-26-2013 at 7:04pm
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I do like keeping it nice but lifts are not an option over here. I've yet to see one! I live sixty miles from the boat. It stays on the trailer at my parents so I only get at it on the weekends. I have to drive my SUV/truck (like my American lingo??!!) 60 miles just to tow the boat 5 mins up the road to launch. My saving on fuel alone would probably pay for the slip at the marina but I have hesitations re: the scum and also covering it wet. On the driveway my dad always throws the cover off and lets it dry if it's had a soaking. Also, I don't fancy spending every third Saturday cleaning it, that's valuable run time! There may be a waiting list at the marina anyway but I'm just thinking ahead for next year. Thanks for the feedback! It's all food for thought. D. ------------- A little knowledge is a dangerous thing... 2001 Super Air Nautique 1989 Fairline Corniche 31 www.bannrivercruises.co.uk |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-26-2013 at 7:08pm
| Does your dad have a truck or SUV you can borrow to launch the boat? Can you keep your truck up at their house for when you need it? |
Posted By: baitkiller
Date Posted: September-26-2013 at 7:37pm
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Craigs List! Buy an old beater Lincoln or Caddy,trucks may be more $$ but you dont have to have a truck. Put a hitch on it and leave it at the lake. Insurance is you option as i do not know the circumstances. ------------- Jesus was a bare-footer............. |
Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: September-26-2013 at 9:28pm
Probably not many old beater Lincoln's or Caddy's on Craigs List in Ireland.  ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
baitkiller wrote:Posted By: baitkiller
Date Posted: September-26-2013 at 9:40pm
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I thought that was Lake Ireland in uh.. Lake County? Er uh I should pay more attention. ------------- Jesus was a bare-footer............. |
Posted By: rapok4
Date Posted: September-26-2013 at 9:50pm
| How about paying a local some cash to splash your boat/trailer? There is more to worry about than scum when you leave your boat at a marina for extended periods of time. |
Posted By: MACS81SN
Date Posted: September-26-2013 at 10:23pm
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[ Spent 10 days in Ireland back in June and drove 600-700 miles. I doubt an old Lincoln or Caddy could navigate many of the roads we drove on.  Our driveway at home is wider than many of the public roads.Managed to get the rental car back with the mirrors still intact though. ------------- Mark 1999 -SN - 502 Python 1981 - SN Owned 33 years - Sold 1968 - Mustang - Sold |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: September-26-2013 at 11:19pm
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Are there any self storage units in the lake area? Or maybe a marina with storage? A friend of mine pays around 80 bucks a month for storage at a local marina on the river. He calls them a half hour before and they have his boat gassed and in the water by the time he gets there. When he's done they pull it out and put it back in the building. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 2001SAN
Date Posted: September-27-2013 at 6:50am
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No marinas here offer the gas n' drop service. You guys are spoiled over there with all your options! The marina I'm at is pretty mush the only usable place within a hundred mile radius! My dads car is not capable of towing the SAN and buying a junker to leave at the marina would cost in other ways. I'd have to buy and insure the thing and then pay to leave it at the marina. I could go the 'pay a local' to splash route but I hate relying on others when a saturdays water time is at stake. You guys are slowly putting me off the idea of leaving it in the water so I guess the status quo is probably the best option. What are the issues found with leaving the boat in over the season asisdes from scum and gel blisters? I friend of mine leaves 2 CCs in all season, a 196 and a 210 and he's all for it! D. ------------- A little knowledge is a dangerous thing... 2001 Super Air Nautique 1989 Fairline Corniche 31 www.bannrivercruises.co.uk |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: September-27-2013 at 10:40am
Keep my Southwind in a rack barn; truly a great system..such a time-saver. An added benefit is occasionally I don't call ahead, so that before they drop it in I can stand under the forklift and give the underside a real good look. Kept my Century in a slip one summer without issue. Of course goes without saying, but make sure your packing nut is properly adjusted and your float switch is functioning properly. And be mindful of the weather as you might want to pull it out if a wicked storm is on the way. ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: September-27-2013 at 12:21pm
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What kind of water are we talking about that it would sitting in? Dirty, clean, salt, brackish, fresh, etc. I might be wrong here, but I don't think gel blistering is going to be an issue for a season. Over several seasons, definitely. The only blistered boats I've ever seen have been in the water for years, not a single season. If you have a good wax coat on it before hand and then take it out and clean it up a couple times over the season, I think you'll be fine. But then water conditions will play a big role in that too. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: September-27-2013 at 12:28pm
| We've moored our boats for years, for 2-3 months continuously. Our lake is very clean, so we don't get staining, just algae. The more you use your boat, the less algae you'll get. We haven't had a problem with bilstering, but we do put a coat of Collinites paste wax on it at the beginning, middle and end of the season. |
Posted By: 2001SAN
Date Posted: September-27-2013 at 3:10pm
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Fresh water on a river. The scum I could deal with but the blisters concern me. Anyone found blisters after one season on a slip? ------------- A little knowledge is a dangerous thing... 2001 Super Air Nautique 1989 Fairline Corniche 31 www.bannrivercruises.co.uk |