Our first season is over

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Roscoe

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We'll be hauling C for Two tomorrow and bringing her home for the winter. Summer seemed way too short, and already I can't wait for spring!

I'm debating whether or not to get shrink wrap, or just use a tarp. Does it matter? Opinions/suggestions are welcome, with thanks.
 
I understand how the season could be over on the upper right coast. Here on all of the left coast, it is never over, just gets better for a C-Dory owner when most all the rest of the boaters put theirs away for the "winter".
 
Roscoe

Tarping has worked well for us here in Wyoming with its low humidity envirement, but have heard good things about shrink wrap and we usually debate each fall whether to shrink wrap it or not. Tarping has worked well for four winters, so to cheap to change as yet.

Jay
 
The shrink wrap is good if you won't need access to the interior of the boat. If you will have the boat at home and plan any winter projects, with a tarp you are able to remove a strap or two and get at the boat. If I were putting the boat up for the season, I'd need that access to it... just a matter of sanity.

Good luck with the next few months - hope they past quickly for you.

Best wishes,
Jim B.
 
Thanks, Jim and Jay.

Winter always comes whether we're ready or not.

I've seen shrink wrap jobs that included a little door to get in and out of the boat, but always assumed that was kind of pricey. Anyone know a ballpark figure for that kind of arrangement?
 
We shrink wrap our boat and have outside vents installed to allow air flow that minimizes mold. We also install a door and re-use it each year.

Hope this helps!

Think SPRING!

Dan
Happy Ours
Old Saybrook, CT
 
We store Happy Ours outdoors on a trailer. The shrink wrap door makes it really easy to access and do those winter projects.

If you do shrink wrap, I recommend getting (3) pieces of 1 inch PVC and (2) 90 degree PVC elbows. Just assemble and do not glue. Basically form a Letter U and attach to the outside grab rails with 2 ty-wraps on each side. The PVC should extend out over the cockpit area above the cabin door. It allows you to open the cabin door when the shrink wrap is installed. Works great and can be easily assembled and disassembled and used year after year.

Dan
Happy Ours
Old Saybrook, CT
 
I've been using the ubiquitous blue tarps for 8 winters here in No Berwick, ME. They're cheap, and do the job. I make a frame by lashing 1x3 strapping to put a steep pitch over the cabin. I've never had any mildew problems over the winter. As others have said, I can get access anytime by untying a couple of lines. I typically do get into the boat at least once during layup.

I'll be pulling Hunky Dory this week, too. The bouys are already being pulled around here.

Rick from Maine
 
Thanks, Rick.

I think I'm going to use a tarp this year with maybe a combination wooden framework and PVC pipes. If the snow load is too heavy or the tarp rips in the wind :shock: , I'll switch to shrink wrap next year.

A calm winter would be nice. Fingers crossed!

Thanks, everyone, for your help.
 
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