"Bryan" wrote in message
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With too much time on my hands and a vow to take my kids wakeboarding at
least once a week when the water warms enough, I'm wondering what the
pro's and con's of leaving my ski boat in the water at the marina, or on
the trailer at the marina, or in my driveway for the summer. Price is the
obvious negative.

The membership fee will cover all the launch fees I would have to pay so
that becomes a moot point.

Then there's a fee for a slip or for on the trailer storage.

What problems and extra maintenance will come up because of keeping the
boat in the water versus on the trailer?

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Negatives:

You will have to bottom coat (and perhaps epoxy barrier coat) the boat. I
am doing this to mine at a cost of around $250 for materials alone. You
will have to redo the bottom coat every 2 years at a cost of about $100.
Also consider the cost of your time/

You will also have additional maintenance keeping the outdrive (assuming it
is an I/O) clean and maintained. Corrosion at the slip can also be a
factor. Zincs will have to be replaced more often. The I/O exterior will
not remain in pristine condition.
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Positives:

No more hassles at the boat ramps.

No more damage to the boat due to trailering.

Lower gasoline costs as you no longer have to haul the boat around with your
truck or SUV.

Being able to enjoy time at the marina before and after the trip.

Being able to take the boat out on your own.
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For me the positives outweigh the negatives.