angus99
Guru
If we end up buying the DF 44 we have under contract, we'll be keeping it on the upper Chesapeake where most boats seem to be hauled for the winter. Cosmetically, at least, the boat's in very good condition and we'd want to keep it that way. We'd be about 2 hours from any marina we choose, so if something goes very wrong we won't be able to respond immediately.
At least one marina bubbles their docks and claims they've never seen any boat damage. Most haul. I've read some of the archives on this and it seems to be another single vs twins issue.
Please tell me if I have this right. The benefits of hauling for the winter are no worries about the boat sinking or getting damaged by ice. If you shrink wrap it, there's no staining from leaves, filling with snow and minimal cleanup.
The risks are perhaps gel coat crazing from the stress of poor support or blocking and maybe a minuscule risk of falling.
So, if you had the option--hauling vs bubbling--which would you do and why? And please feel free to correct or add to any of my assumptions.
Thanks!
At least one marina bubbles their docks and claims they've never seen any boat damage. Most haul. I've read some of the archives on this and it seems to be another single vs twins issue.
Please tell me if I have this right. The benefits of hauling for the winter are no worries about the boat sinking or getting damaged by ice. If you shrink wrap it, there's no staining from leaves, filling with snow and minimal cleanup.
The risks are perhaps gel coat crazing from the stress of poor support or blocking and maybe a minuscule risk of falling.
So, if you had the option--hauling vs bubbling--which would you do and why? And please feel free to correct or add to any of my assumptions.
Thanks!