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BuildItOnce
Joined: 07 Aug 2018 Posts: 33 City/Region: Poulsbo
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Puzzle Piece
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 3:48 pm Post subject: What are you doing for boat storage? |
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I'm looking at storage solutions for our 22' cruiser and I'm wondering what others are doing for storage?
The options I'm exploring at the moment are:
- Camper back and leave the boat outside to the elements
- Full cover for the entire boat (again, left outside)
- A simple carport style roof with sides and ends open
- A fully enclosed boat shed
I'm really liking the idea of a more simple carport style cover with the sides and ends open, or maybe have the first few feet of the sides/end covered. I feel like this will make accessing the boat and washing it far easier than a totally enclosed boat shed.
What is everyone else doing for boat storage? Any concerns about having a carport style cover and it still being somewhat open to the elements? |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3384 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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My boat is stored outdoors on the trailer year 'round. I have a cover from Angola Canvas. The PO also stored it outside year 'round, but had a different cover. |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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I used to store it at Lord Hill Farms, east of Snohomish. It was indoor storage for about $800/yr. really cheap. Then I bought a Sunbrella cover and just parked it in the RV spot next to our driveway, where I store it now. _________________ "We can go over there...behind the 'little one'....."
Wife to her husband pointing @ us...from the bow of their 50-footer; Prideaux Haven 2013 |
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dotnmarty
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 4196 City/Region: Sammamish
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: LIZZIE II
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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During the boating months it was on the trailer at the side of the house with a slantback mooring cover. During winter it was in the same place with a full cover and a battery charger. _________________ MartyP
"...we're all in the same boat..." |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4419 City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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Boat is in Florida and on a elevator lift with canopy. Sure beats using the davit lifts and boat stands _________________ Brent Barrett |
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Pacificcoast101
Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 717 City/Region: Torrance
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: No Pressure
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Discovery
Joined: 08 Dec 2003 Posts: 1239 City/Region: LOA, UTAH
State or Province: UT
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Discovery
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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Our boat storage! TomCat in second bay. _________________
Brent and Dixie,
1984 22' Classic sold 2003
2003 24' TomCat sold 2005
2006 TC255 Discovery Sold 2020
2006 CD 22' Angler Sold 2014
https://share.delorme.com/FBrentBetenson
"Free men do not ask permission to bear arms." ~ Thomas Jefferson |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4561 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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I have a full cover for my boat. I winterize it, cover it up, and back it into my back yard. Keep the battery charger plugged in, and put a bunch of downy dryer sheets inside the cabin to keep any mice away. Use rubber corks to plug all the thru hulls. Just brush the snow off after storms. (I live in the midwest.) I have plastic blocks under the tires, and keep tire covers on as well. Colby |
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MikeR
Joined: 21 Apr 2013 Posts: 475 City/Region: Mill Creek
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C-Dory Year: 2016
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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Discovery wrote: |
Our boat storage! TomCat in second bay. |
Discovery Storage Compound - definitely the best storage option, hands down! WOW! _________________ 22' C-Dory Cruiser (2016)
16' C-Dory Angler (1989)
10' C-Dory Row Boat (1995) |
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MikeR
Joined: 21 Apr 2013 Posts: 475 City/Region: Mill Creek
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2016
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 12:32 am Post subject: |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3384 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 1:16 am Post subject: |
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colbysmith wrote: | ... and put a bunch of downy dryer sheets inside the cabin to keep any mice away. ... |
Never heard of that one. Have to give it a try. In 5 years only had one mouse in the over the winter. It didn't seem to last too long (no chewing found). |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 3:06 am Post subject: |
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Inside storage, locked, covered without external heat but humidifiers running inside, and jacked up off the tires and bearings. Pink RV anti-freeze in the water tank, about 3-4 gallons. With BatteryMinders plugged in and keeping the batteries in tip top shape. SleepyChas been inside stored after the first year.
[/i]Harvey
SleepyC
_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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Sheepshead
Joined: 21 Nov 2017 Posts: 44 City/Region: hilton head
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 8:35 am Post subject: |
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I use a carport style shed open on the sides.
It allows easy cleaning and maintenance like you said.
I added lights, power, water, and loading dock also.
Works great!!
I bought a heavy duty beater truck just for pulling the boat, so I leave it attached always. Its the preparation and cleaning of boat and gear that can suck the fun out of trips, so I wanted to make it as easy as possible. |
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BTDT
Joined: 07 Jan 2011 Posts: 322 City/Region: Grand Lake Oklahoma
State or Province: OK
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: C- Lark Wine Down
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:31 am Post subject: |
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On covered lift in spring, summer, and fall, and when freezing weather sets in, we move to inside storage...….or head for Florida _________________ John & Vicki Clark
C-Lark Wine Down
Tomcat 255 |
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hank clow
Joined: 13 Aug 2011 Posts: 93 City/Region: L'Anse
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:39 am Post subject: |
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Meri Aura just went under her full boat cover with batteries plugged in. Chunks of cedar under the V-berth keep air circulating and odor under control. Trailer tires are covered. Parked outside and ready for the first snowfall. We've put at least a fifth of vodka in the empty water systems of all of our boats for years. Makes the first taste in the spring interesting and you don't have to wash away all that yucky pink stuff.
Hank and Pat Clow |
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