Reggie Smithers wrote:
Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 01:34:52 GMT, "Bryan"
wrote:

Yes, sorry, I should have stated fresh water. Does that change your details
at all (Jim)?

No, fresh water is easier since you don't need bottom paint and there
are fewer concerns with corrosion.

I have to disagree, even though you won't have barnacles in fresh water,
you still need a bottom paint or your boat will look like a putting
green that needs to be moved if you don't have bottom paint. A good
epoxy barrier coat will save you from blisters. In some fresh water
areas they do have problems with Zebra Oysters, which bottom paint will
minimize any problems. You will still need to flush the engine and
outdrive on a regular basis.

--
Reggie

"That's my story and I am sticking to it."


While moored at an open dock ,sitting there (even under a cover) with
all that summer humidity working evil on the interiour of the boat and
flooring. mold, skank, etc.

There's also the problem of storm wakes racking the boat around in the
slip. or the possibility of a top breaking down, by a tear or not being
secured properly, that can fill a boat faster than a bathtub (so it
seems) leaving everything wet, if not partially submersed.

My boat is an 18ft. v-hull, that I trailer back and forth to the lake
(120.00) round trip. I ahven't seen any sign of trailer damage, and
when you have it out of the water, you can always take the opertunity
to do easier maintanence, and check stuff over.

I've seen people leave there boat in a lake all summer and it really
looks lousy when it gets pulled. green goo all over the hull, and
never fails. the outdrive9s0 are corroded, and requier more maintenence
on the lowers because of seal fatigue letting water in and/or oil out.

If it was me, I'd pull it out after every use. Marina's differ, but
ours will let you store a boat there( on your trailer) for about a
third of a slip fee on a seasonal lease.