"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ...
"Joe" wrote in message ...
So whats the deal with you Northern folks.

Do you pull your boats to keep the ice from crunching them, or it it
just so cold that you never take them anywhere?

Mostly because it's too darn cold to be sailing. Also, when the snow
starts it's a mess getting to the boat and on the boat. Some do leave
them in all winter. Our marina supplies ice bubblers at the docks.

Whats an Ice bubbler?

Gotta keep the water system winterized.

Yeah we had the dock water lines freeze here once.

I hear it's good for the hull
to let it 'dry out' while on the hard.

I guess for plastic thats right. Infact if they never touch the water
it would be best.

But what do all the live aboards do? I've thought about moving my boat
to Michigan so I could be closer to some of my clients. Was looking
real hard at Holland. But no way would I live ashore...it's un-natural
and un-thinkable.

Joe



Scotty