Oh, how about covering the boat? Is it necessary? While looking around =
the
yard it seems most do not.

Everyone here tarps...keeps the ice and water out of cracks that cause =
leaks down the line...also protects the varnish from winter wind and ice =
ravage...keeps ice out of winches, etc. Those that don't tarp or shrink =
wrap (which is another whole set of problems) have crummy looking =
topsides....

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