[Rhodes22-list] Winter Storage

[mweisner at ebsmed.com]

from Winterize Your Boat Right in Boat US, Oct 2015:
http://www.boatus.com/magazine/trailering/2015/october/winterize-your-boat-right.asp

If Your Boat Is On A Trailer

    Deter thieves. Nothing beats a gated, secure storage facility for the
winter. But if that's not possible, park the trailer in a well-lit area with
its tongue facing away from the street. Take off the coupler. Remove small
outboards and store them somewhere secure; lock larger outboards with
security locks.
    Look up! Don't park your boat under overhanging tree limbs or near a
steeply sloped roof.
    Keep water out. Shrink-wrap your boat or use a cover to keep snow and
ice from filling the cockpit and damaging the gelcoat or through-hull
fittings. Make sure all ports and hatches are sealed.
    Keep it dry. Leave the drain plug out so any water that does get in
won't accumulate. Elevate the tongue to assist with drainage.
    Save your tires. Take the tires off and block up the trailer. Store the
tires and lug nuts indoors. This deters thieves and increases tire life by
preventing flat spots and reducing exposure to damaging ultraviolet
radiation.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass, '91



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