One of my least favorite boating moments!

[rommer]

 

[rommer]

Countdown To 2014 Boating Season

 

[Delivering Happiness]

Too many seconds!

 

[boatbum]

We're having a moment like that also. You may/may not be able to see the numbers along the path to West End but wave heights are supposed to be 10' and more later today.

 

[HOGAN]

I finished covering mine yesterday.

 

[rommer]

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Originally posted by HOGAN

I finished covering mine yesterday.

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Looks like we both got the covers on in the nick of time.

 

[Anchor Management]

This is the weekend I normally winterize and pull my boat. Glad she went because it certainly would be no fun doing it in this weather.

 

[Carvervirgin]

Rommer, where did you get that cover? Looks likecit would work for my Carver. Thanks

 

[rommer]

Custom made cover by http://www.hffisherandsons.com/winter-boat-covers.php
Relatively inexpensive and much lighter than a canvas cover. In fact this cover for our fifty footer weighs less than the canvas cover for our forty.

It's a mix of poly plus vinyl and works well.

 

[rommer]

Fwiw, we normally winter in water quick is why the cover appears short on the sides. Our second winter with the cover and I can recommend it highly.

 

[Delivering Happiness]

Are you in HM?

 

[Carvervirgin]

Rommer, would it shed and/or hold with snow? Also can you give me a ball park on the price you paid? thanks!!

 

[rommer]

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Originally posted by Delivering Happiness

Are you in HM?

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Yes, for this winter anyway. I have work to do in the spring so instead of wintering in the water as we normally do we went north.

 

[rommer]

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Originally posted by Carvervirgin

Rommer, would it shed and/or hold with snow? Also can you give me a ball park on the price you paid? thanks!!

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It sheds the snow very well as long as you install it properly.

To put the cost in prospective my marina is close to if not slightly over 2 grand to shrinkwrap and they don't allow outside vendors. The cover was under $3000 so it's already paid for in our second season of use.

There have been at least 3 other people on my dock that have switched from shrinkwarp to the poly/vinyl cover this year. Seems every year, more and more people are switching.

I guess that's what happens when you have a captive market and proceed to charge excessive prices. People find other, more cost effective ways.

 

[Delivering Happiness]

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Are you in HM?

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Yes, for this winter anyway. I have work to do in the spring so instead of wintering in the water as we normally do we went north.

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I saw you covering the boat, I was walking with my dog. I didn't realized it was you. I will keep my eyes open on your boat during the winter.

 

[rommer]

Thanks!

 

[David M]

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Are you in HM?

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Yes, for this winter anyway. I have work to do in the spring so instead of wintering in the water as we normally do we went north.

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I saw you covering the boat, I was walking with my dog. I didn't realized it was you. I will keep my eyes open on your boat during the winter.

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Translation:

I hope his liquor cabinet is full!

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Originally posted by rommer

Thanks!

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Translation:

DAMMIT! I need to get the liquor off the boat! I should probably lock the props on the shafts while I'm at it....Just Damn....

[:-bonc01][:-bonc01]

 

[Delivering Happiness]

Lol David, The only thing is I don't drink!!! I am boring....

 

[Audrey II]

I made you a drink once I think you even tasted it but the rest went to waste, I hate to waste perfectly good gin!

 

[Delivering Happiness]

I am thinking of launching my dinghy tomorrow! I need to float.