I keep my 22 CD Cruiser in a covered RV storage facility. It is not my preferred solution but it is a needs be. Thus far no issues but I would like to keep it that way. You know the old adage, “Out of sight, Out of mind.” I am looking for a canvas or other type material cover the boat. Does anyone have a suggestion as to a manufacturer of a cover designed especially for C-Dorys? Thanks for the info>
Storage covers.
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I bought this exact one over 3 seasons ago and so far so good. Fits my 22 and keeps the snow and rain off in the winter. Probably a cheaper/lesser quality than Angola. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00KG1 ... UTF8&psc=1
rshuman531
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We have had an Angola cover on our 22' for about 6 years and it is still in good shape. I've been through the process of buying cheaper covers for both my RV and boats and ended up with the better cover and the conclusion that I would have saved money if I had started with the better quality cover from the beginning.
I have owned a Sunbrella cover since I bought my boat new (2004) and it has held up. Some pulled seams that were repaired and a patch here and there, but it has held up. But it is a HEAVY cover and a pain to take on and off. That's why I just ordered a Budge cover on sale for $275. It is not real heavy and should be easy to take on and off. My boat is on a lift in NC and I visit every few weeks, so putting the cover on and off can be a pain.
When the winter comes and I don't visit as frequently, then the Sunbrella cover will go on.
Since I have retired, I have vowed to visit and take the boat out every couple of weeks. When winter comes, the crab pots will be out of the way and I will get some more use out of the boat. At least that's the plan.
John
Swee Pea
When the winter comes and I don't visit as frequently, then the Sunbrella cover will go on.
Since I have retired, I have vowed to visit and take the boat out every couple of weeks. When winter comes, the crab pots will be out of the way and I will get some more use out of the boat. At least that's the plan.
John
Swee Pea
rshuman531
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That’s sounds like a great idea, the Angola cover is quite heavy to unfold.
chipwagon":h5em98fb said:
I bought this same cover for my 22’ Cruiser that has radar and a rooftop ac. I was hoping for a lighter weight one than my sunbrella cover. This new cover is of nice quality but is not lightweight. It covers the entire boat and then some. You can catch them on sale in the $300 range. Money well spent. I did not buy from Amazon, bought directly from Budge. They are always running a sale.
John
Swee Pea
Thanks for the recommendation. I also ordered a boat cover directly from Budge last month. It is working well for my needs. I went with the 1200 denier, grey cover, SKU B-1221-X7.
It is a heavy weight nylon cover that I thought I might put under a waterproof tarp to deal with our early winters. I got lucky and my brother-in-law has winter space in his sealed garage, so I'll get to keep it under indoor storage.
It is large enough to cover the front anchor, the rear twin outboards and have room for the roof rack. It is not the softest material, so rubbing could be an issue. With the roof rack holding it up, it only rubs on fiberglass along the roof edge. Their are two air vents over the cockpit area. If kept outside with snow, I would add support in the cockpit and a strap to the front rail.
It is a heavy weight nylon cover that I thought I might put under a waterproof tarp to deal with our early winters. I got lucky and my brother-in-law has winter space in his sealed garage, so I'll get to keep it under indoor storage.
It is large enough to cover the front anchor, the rear twin outboards and have room for the roof rack. It is not the softest material, so rubbing could be an issue. With the roof rack holding it up, it only rubs on fiberglass along the roof edge. Their are two air vents over the cockpit area. If kept outside with snow, I would add support in the cockpit and a strap to the front rail.
Need to put anti pest stuff underneath the cover. A covered boat is a very nice haven for all sorts of wild critters. It's warmer, dry, and hides them from predators.
It also helps to keep all the tie down ends away from the ground. Don't want to make it any easier for the critters than necessary.
It also helps to keep all the tie down ends away from the ground. Don't want to make it any easier for the critters than necessary.
Agree, stuff it with moth balls, or Bounce Dryer sheets and, I think, I would put the OB's down in the vertical position. Less chance of having retained water on board -- freeze issues.
I would also put some ventilation in the cabin. I use a couple of "Turbo Dryer" fans from West Marine. It adds a tiny bit of heat and good air circulation. Equals about a 120 Watt light bulb, total.
And I use BatteryMinder maintenance trickle chargers, one to each battery. They do desulfication when it is needed.
Sure looks like it does a good job of covering.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
I would also put some ventilation in the cabin. I use a couple of "Turbo Dryer" fans from West Marine. It adds a tiny bit of heat and good air circulation. Equals about a 120 Watt light bulb, total.
And I use BatteryMinder maintenance trickle chargers, one to each battery. They do desulfication when it is needed.
Sure looks like it does a good job of covering.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
Appreciate the help/suggestions for protecting the boat over winter. For now, we are using the cover to keep the sun and pine needles off the boat, but still using it on Lake Superior -- when fall winds/weather allow.
When we move to indoor storage, do you suggest using this full cover? The boat also has a canvas cockpit cover.
We do have easy access to the boat, so we plan to plug in the batteries and run fans (installed in the berth and the cabin) periodically through the winter.
Rodents are plentiful here. In addition to moth balls and dryer sheets, we have had deterrent success using Fresh Cab (balsam fir oil based), Grandpa Gus's (peppermint/cinnamon oil doused pouches), and homemade peppermint doused cotton balls. None of these have been 100%, though.
Yes, we will lower the motors during storage. We also have to lower them when reloading onto the trailer to help prevent invasive species transport. We are thinking that removing the cushions before storage would provide insurance against them being damaged by rodents/moisture. We have dried out the 230 ft of anchor rode - that could be removed, but more work.
My fall back winterization plan is to hook the boat up to the motorhome and head to see the grandkids in Washington state, then head south till spring up north. Still lobbying to get that one approved.
When we move to indoor storage, do you suggest using this full cover? The boat also has a canvas cockpit cover.
We do have easy access to the boat, so we plan to plug in the batteries and run fans (installed in the berth and the cabin) periodically through the winter.
Rodents are plentiful here. In addition to moth balls and dryer sheets, we have had deterrent success using Fresh Cab (balsam fir oil based), Grandpa Gus's (peppermint/cinnamon oil doused pouches), and homemade peppermint doused cotton balls. None of these have been 100%, though.
Yes, we will lower the motors during storage. We also have to lower them when reloading onto the trailer to help prevent invasive species transport. We are thinking that removing the cushions before storage would provide insurance against them being damaged by rodents/moisture. We have dried out the 230 ft of anchor rode - that could be removed, but more work.
My fall back winterization plan is to hook the boat up to the motorhome and head to see the grandkids in Washington state, then head south till spring up north. Still lobbying to get that one approved.
itiming":3scvr3yc said:
My boat is stored outside of the winter. We have left the cushions in during storage. There have been invaders, but they used the bathing towels for a nest and not the cushions. There was regularly evidence of intruders and animals on deck.
We put bronze wool around the cables where they enter the cabin and the battery compartment (starboard lazerette on my boat). Also the anchor hawser hole. The bronze wool is held in place with duct tape.
As time has gone on we have stepped up the anti pest measures. In the cabin we put Fresh Cab cachets and dryer sheets around and in all the compartments. On the outside under the cover we put small mesh bags with moth balls around the exterior of the boat. Also, but some under the back where the fuel tanks are. Last year this seemed to be quite effective. There was no evidence of invaders even though the boat was stored a couple of months longer than usual because of Covid.
On note, if the interior of the cabin gets too warm (e.g. sitting in the sun in the spring) the dryer sheets start to do their work like in a clothes dryer and start to melt. This can lead to the sheet getting stuck to stuff and leaving a residue behind when it is removed. On hard surfaces, the residue comes off with a solvent like alcohol. The residue might be hard to get off soft surfaces like cushions.
Over winter, when I stored the boat outdoors, (1 season), I took the cushions out. Now that it is indoors and secure, I leave the cushions in, but lift them and place some of the large pool noodles (4" diameter) under them to allow air flow around the cushion.
The boat gets wiped down clean with a vinegar solution in the fall, and then again in the spring. Keeps it fresh, no mildew or mold stuff.
The turbo dehydrator fans run full time, as do the BatteryMinders.
Harvey
SleepyC:moon
The boat gets wiped down clean with a vinegar solution in the fall, and then again in the spring. Keeps it fresh, no mildew or mold stuff.
The turbo dehydrator fans run full time, as do the BatteryMinders.
Harvey
SleepyC:moon