boat storage? insde or out
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which is better shrinkwrap the boat white outside in the sun or cover it and store inside a dark un heated building.my thought was shrinkwrap and the sun could keep it drier.any help please!
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PUT THE BOAT INSIDE STORAGE. I can't tell you how many threads I've read about people having parts stolen off of their boat while sitting outside somewhere
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I would think that drastic temp changes would be worse. How about a warm wet day in Jan with lots of condensation? I think inside is always better.
Last edited by pm203; 10-08-2007 at 10:40 PM.
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Outside shrinkwrapped is better unless you have a garage to store it in. Most marina dry rack buildings are metal buildings with condensation problems. Plus the pigeons and other birds not to mention the diesel forklift exhaust covering everything. But it must be shrink wrapped correctly, vented properly and not just tied so it can chaff the side of the boat. A climate controlled garage is the best bet.
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Make sure the floor is paved, no gravel or Ag Lime in the storage building, otherwise store it outside. Lots of moisture and corosion in a non paved floor.
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If you have access to indoor storage in a well insulated and dry place there is no doubt in my mind that I would store it inside. It does not matter if the inside storage is not heated. The main thing is that it is dry and if insulated the temperature variations will be minimal.
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Outside shrinkwrapped is better unless you have a garage to store it in. Most marina dry rack buildings are metal buildings with condensation problems. Plus the pigeons and other birds not to mention the diesel forklift exhaust covering everything. But it must be shrink wrapped correctly, vented properly and not just tied so it can chaff the side of the boat. A climate controlled garage is the best bet.