Dry storage or trailer?
 

Well, the marina is ready to replace the dock my slip is on with a new one. Not only is it time to get rid of the old one, they are under a mandate to get rid of the old foam flotation with new, encapsulated flotation. So, we've been asked to relocate the boat for a month or so while they perform the work.

They offered one of their "courtesy" slips, which is located right at the ramp. I don't like that as it gets all the traffic, and exposes me to some yahoo hitting the boat or motor while maneuvering on/off their trailer.

So, my dilemma is whether to ask if he'll put it in an empty slot in dry storage or just pull it and store it on the trailer. Specifically, has anyone used dry storage and have you had issues with boat damage?

Dry storage or trailer?
 

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Well, the marina is ready to replace the dock my slip is on with a new one. Not only is it time to get rid of the old one, they are under a mandate to get rid of the old foam flotation with new, encapsulated flotation. So, we've been asked to relocate the boat for a month or so while they perform the work.

They offered one of their "courtesy" slips, which is located right at the ramp. I don't like that as it gets all the traffic, and exposes me to some yahoo hitting the boat or motor while maneuvering on/off their trailer.

So, my dilemma is whether to ask if he'll put it in an empty slot in dry storage or just pull it and store it on the trailer. Specifically, has anyone used dry storage and have you had issues with boat damage?

I think if you use it often it would be easier to have them pull it from
dry storage than yank the trailer to the ramp every time.

Dry storage or trailer?
 

On 9/28/2012 10:49 AM, wrote:
Well, the marina is ready to replace the dock my slip is on with a new one. Not only is it time to get rid of the old one, they are under a mandate to get rid of the old foam flotation with new, encapsulated flotation. So, we've been asked to relocate the boat for a month or so while they perform the work.

They offered one of their "courtesy" slips, which is located right at the ramp. I don't like that as it gets all the traffic, and exposes me to some yahoo hitting the boat or motor while maneuvering on/off their trailer.

So, my dilemma is whether to ask if he'll put it in an empty slot in dry storage or just pull it and store it on the trailer. Specifically, has anyone used dry storage and have you had issues with boat damage?


This would be a good time to load the boat onto your trailer and drag it
home for some maintenance. Don't you have a washdown system that needs
installing?

Dry storage or trailer?
 

On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:49:19 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

Well, the marina is ready to replace the dock my slip is on with a new one. Not only is it time to get rid of the old one, they are under a mandate to get rid of the old foam flotation with new, encapsulated flotation. So, we've been asked to relocate the boat for a month or so while they perform the work.

They offered one of their "courtesy" slips, which is located right at the ramp. I don't like that as it gets all the traffic, and exposes me to some yahoo hitting the boat or motor while maneuvering on/off their trailer.

So, my dilemma is whether to ask if he'll put it in an empty slot in dry storage or just pull it and store it on the trailer. Specifically, has anyone used dry storage and have you had issues with boat damage?

===

By dry storage I assume you mean in a rack, loaded and unloaded by
fork lift?

I stored my old runabout that way in Connecticut for several years
with no problems. A lot depends on the skill of the forklift
operator of course.

Dry storage or trailer?
 

On Friday, September 28, 2012 11:56:24 AM UTC-4, (unknown) wrote:
On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:49:19 -0700 (PDT), wrote:



Well, the marina is ready to replace the dock my slip is on with a new one. Not only is it time to get rid of the old one, they are under a mandate to get rid of the old foam flotation with new, encapsulated flotation. So, we've been asked to relocate the boat for a month or so while they perform the work.



They offered one of their "courtesy" slips, which is located right at the ramp. I don't like that as it gets all the traffic, and exposes me to some yahoo hitting the boat or motor while maneuvering on/off their trailer.



So, my dilemma is whether to ask if he'll put it in an empty slot in dry storage or just pull it and store it on the trailer. Specifically, has anyone used dry storage and have you had issues with boat damage?



The problem with pontoons on a dry stack is the fork lift.

Do you have a clean spot under the boat for the forks to sit on (no

wires, cables etc). They trashed my friend's boat with a fork lift.

(steering cable and the wiring)

Mine is a tritoon, and has a sheet aluminum skin underneath to prevent surging from waves hitting the crossmembers underneath at speed, so nothing is exposed.

Dry storage or trailer?
 

On Friday, September 28, 2012 12:20:37 PM UTC-4, Wayne. B wrote:
On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:49:19 -0700 (PDT), wrote:



Well, the marina is ready to replace the dock my slip is on with a new one. Not only is it time to get rid of the old one, they are under a mandate to get rid of the old foam flotation with new, encapsulated flotation. So, we've been asked to relocate the boat for a month or so while they perform the work.



They offered one of their "courtesy" slips, which is located right at the ramp. I don't like that as it gets all the traffic, and exposes me to some yahoo hitting the boat or motor while maneuvering on/off their trailer.



So, my dilemma is whether to ask if he'll put it in an empty slot in dry storage or just pull it and store it on the trailer. Specifically, has anyone used dry storage and have you had issues with boat damage?



===



By dry storage I assume you mean in a rack, loaded and unloaded by

fork lift?



I stored my old runabout that way in Connecticut for several years

with no problems. A lot depends on the skill of the forklift

operator of course.

Yep, on a rack, in a building. The skill is what I'm worried about. A 25' pontoon is a big, chunky thing to maneuver into a rack.

Dry storage or trailer?
 

On 9/28/2012 12:20 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:49:19 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

Well, the marina is ready to replace the dock my slip is on with a new one. Not only is it time to get rid of the old one, they are under a mandate to get rid of the old foam flotation with new, encapsulated flotation. So, we've been asked to relocate the boat for a month or so while they perform the work.

They offered one of their "courtesy" slips, which is located right at the ramp. I don't like that as it gets all the traffic, and exposes me to some yahoo hitting the boat or motor while maneuvering on/off their trailer.

So, my dilemma is whether to ask if he'll put it in an empty slot in dry storage or just pull it and store it on the trailer. Specifically, has anyone used dry storage and have you had issues with boat damage?

===

By dry storage I assume you mean in a rack, loaded and unloaded by
fork lift?

I stored my old runabout that way in Connecticut for several years
with no problems. A lot depends on the skill of the forklift
operator of course.


Yeah, I would add that it depends on weather or not the marina is equipt
for the tri hull. Do they have the proper rigging to do the move or are
they just gonna' try to use the same set of forks as the monohulls? If
they have rigging for the Pontoon, odds are they have somebody who knows
how to use it... Then it's just a case of how much you trust their
operators. At the same time, really, how much of a chance of damage
would you expect if you go to the slip by the ramp, are you around
bigger boats, how much are you going to use it during the transition...
etc..

Dry storage or trailer?
 

On Friday, September 28, 2012 11:09:15 AM UTC-4, Meyer wrote:
On 9/28/2012 10:49 AM, wrote:

Well, the marina is ready to replace the dock my slip is on with a new one. Not only is it time to get rid of the old one, they are under a mandate to get rid of the old foam flotation with new, encapsulated flotation. So, we've been asked to relocate the boat for a month or so while they perform the work.



They offered one of their "courtesy" slips, which is located right at the ramp. I don't like that as it gets all the traffic, and exposes me to some yahoo hitting the boat or motor while maneuvering on/off their trailer.



So, my dilemma is whether to ask if he'll put it in an empty slot in dry storage or just pull it and store it on the trailer. Specifically, has anyone used dry storage and have you had issues with boat damage?





This would be a good time to load the boat onto your trailer and drag it

home for some maintenance. Don't you have a washdown system that needs

installing?

Thought about that, but this is a great time to be on the water in SC. Still really nice out!

Dry storage or trailer?
 

On 9/28/2012 12:36 PM, wrote:
On Friday, September 28, 2012 12:20:37 PM UTC-4, Wayne. B wrote:
On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:49:19 -0700 (PDT), wrote:



Well, the marina is ready to replace the dock my slip is on with a new one. Not only is it time to get rid of the old one, they are under a mandate to get rid of the old foam flotation with new, encapsulated flotation. So, we've been asked to relocate the boat for a month or so while they perform the work.



They offered one of their "courtesy" slips, which is located right at the ramp. I don't like that as it gets all the traffic, and exposes me to some yahoo hitting the boat or motor while maneuvering on/off their trailer.



So, my dilemma is whether to ask if he'll put it in an empty slot in dry storage or just pull it and store it on the trailer. Specifically, has anyone used dry storage and have you had issues with boat damage?



===



By dry storage I assume you mean in a rack, loaded and unloaded by

fork lift?



I stored my old runabout that way in Connecticut for several years

with no problems. A lot depends on the skill of the forklift

operator of course.

Yep, on a rack, in a building. The skill is what I'm worried about. A 25' pontoon is a big, chunky thing to maneuver into a rack.


Is the forklift rigged for your boat?

Dry storage or trailer?
 

On 9/28/2012 12:36 PM, JustWait wrote:
On 9/28/2012 12:20 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:49:19 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

Well, the marina is ready to replace the dock my slip is on with a
new one. Not only is it time to get rid of the old one, they are
under a mandate to get rid of the old foam flotation with new,
encapsulated flotation. So, we've been asked to relocate the boat
for a month or so while they perform the work.

They offered one of their "courtesy" slips, which is located right at
the ramp. I don't like that as it gets all the traffic, and exposes
me to some yahoo hitting the boat or motor while maneuvering on/off
their trailer.

So, my dilemma is whether to ask if he'll put it in an empty slot in
dry storage or just pull it and store it on the trailer.
Specifically, has anyone used dry storage and have you had issues
with boat damage?

===

By dry storage I assume you mean in a rack, loaded and unloaded by
fork lift?

I stored my old runabout that way in Connecticut for several years
with no problems. A lot depends on the skill of the forklift
operator of course.


Yeah, I would add that it depends on weather or not the marina is equipt
for the tri hull.

EDIT, I meant, multi hull...