How do you store YOUR baby? [Archive]

fogducker III

10-22-2009, 05:13 PM

mrfixxall

10-22-2009, 05:20 PM

Just curious as to how everybody stores their boat, I "just" managed to get it in the garage........at least there it remains dry and warm........I will not "winterize" it until Dec. you never know, we might get a day or two of sunshine...:yes::wink:

Why bother:) your x wife said she is going to get it,looks like we may have a new ride for the summer:thumbsup:

Bamboo Loui

10-22-2009, 05:38 PM

We down sized from a house with a 6 car attached garage plus a detached 2 car garage last summer-- never had any clue just how much "stuff" we had-- now my 22c sits in a heated and finished pole barn with all our snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, etc.etc. Pretty tight fit. but at least it is heated and I have direct tv out there and my fridge so I can go out and have a beer and clean-polish -fart around.
Can't get anything else out without major work- God I miss the big garage!!!
I won't tell you about the 2 car attached garage-- it is worse--- 30-40 degree slope from the road, only twenty feet long, had two cars slide through the garage doors last winter:bonk:

Carl C

10-22-2009, 06:09 PM

You forgot one option. Mine is in an unheated garage where it gets plenty cold but stays dry. I can't vote:nilly:.

MOP

10-22-2009, 06:09 PM

Well covered and very well ventilated, I would love to have an inside place could tinker over the winter.

Trueser

10-22-2009, 06:13 PM

Inside attached heated Garage.

fogducker III

10-22-2009, 06:14 PM

Why bother:) your x wife said she is going to get it,looks like we may have a new ride for the summer:thumbsup:

Boat is in my kids name.....you will never see it...:yes:

I do however have a dog that is in her name, your more than welcome to it, probably more attentive than her...........:eek::wink:

fogducker III

10-22-2009, 06:19 PM

You forgot one option. Mine is in an unheated garage where it gets plenty cold but stays dry. I can't vote:nilly:.

Sorry Carl, I didn't think about no heat but garaged..........of everybody out there, I would have thoughht you just run your boat year round......:eek::yes::wink:

BUIZILLA

10-22-2009, 06:24 PM

nice warm warehouse... :pimp:

gcarter

10-22-2009, 06:30 PM

nice warm warehouse... :pimp:

Ditto

fogducker III

10-22-2009, 06:33 PM

nice warm warehouse... :pimp:

That reminds me, "Hear the one about the dyslexic pimp?"

He bought a "warehouse".............:pimp:

mphatc

10-22-2009, 06:42 PM

I'm with Carl C, I can't vote!

Mario L.

1968 Magnum 27 outside all apart
1969 Corsican in a barn well covered
1985 Whaler 15 in a barn covered

gold-n-rod

10-22-2009, 06:42 PM

Here's my solution. Weasel, are you paying attention????
http://discoveringdad.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/baby-in-a-box.jpg

mrfixxall

10-22-2009, 06:44 PM

nice warm warehouse... :pimp:

Jim a heated warehouse in south florida..Does it ever get cold their? :)

The Hedgehog

10-22-2009, 07:01 PM

All buttoned up on a Hydrohoist for the ZX. The X-18 and Jet ski get an insulated and enclosed storage building. The Whaler is getting a covered storage shed.

Roller Girl has a bilge heater and lives in a covered slip. She gets used all winter long.

Lenny

10-22-2009, 07:25 PM

Two different heated shops Jeremy :) .

maddad

10-22-2009, 08:28 PM

I dream about having a big garage someday....

jdp_509

10-22-2009, 08:31 PM

Store her in a rented storage building and when it gets really cold I put some lights in the engine compartment. Vary rarely have to put he lights on here.

Tony

10-22-2009, 08:57 PM

I'm with Carl C, I can't vote!

Mario L.

Mine will be delivered Saturday to a big old unheated ex-chicken coop.

Cement floor, so I put a couple 4' long 2 x 12's under the tires, thinking that may hinder moisture from aging the tires prematurely.
It hibernates with three covers; cockpit, full, then a final layer of visqueen to keep the cat tracks off the sunbrella.
Old school rural pricing, at $150 total for a 7 month winter season!

:beer:

gold-n-rod

10-22-2009, 09:01 PM

Old school rural pricing, at $150 total for a 7 month winter season!

'Cause Tony is an old school kind of guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS: Old School is one of my favorite movies. I own +/- 8 DVDs and Old School is one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rodger

10-22-2009, 09:06 PM

House is built on a hill with one end of the basement at ground level with an overhead door. The basement inside height is 12'. I just back the boat right into the basement.

Air 22

10-22-2009, 09:51 PM

I can't vote either but...for many winter's...I have found this to be a great way to "winterize" just about anything...:angel:
http://broadbandsports.com/node/12591
:pimp:

thehow33

10-22-2009, 10:16 PM

tight fit, but its a heated garage.

axelkloehn

10-23-2009, 02:39 AM

I dream about having a big garage someday....

So do I...

CHACHI

10-23-2009, 05:55 AM

Hanging in the boathouse.

I was going to build a pole barn so I can fuss over the winter, but I have decided not to pay any more taxes than I have to.

Ken

gcarter

10-23-2009, 07:14 AM

If more of you guys had dollies, more of you could get your boats inside........

It may just be an idea whose time has come.

chappy

10-23-2009, 07:25 AM

If more of you guys had dollies, more of you could get your boats inside........

It may just be an idea whose time has come.

George has the secret.:cool:

I keep mine in the basement, which is heated. Dehumidifier also runs around the clock, to keep things as dry as Arizona summers.

I also squeezed in a friend's '72 Glastron 16' CV-SS, as well as a Rupp Centaur Trike.

Thanks to the dollies.:shades:

I'll snap some pics this weekend.

Air 22

10-23-2009, 07:26 AM

Boating season has arrived....

We remember that spot...:wink: Venice inlet if my memory is correct:pimp:

Kirbyvv

10-23-2009, 07:31 AM

Unheated pole barn at local fairgrounds, with about 30 other boats and classic cars.

Air 22

10-23-2009, 07:31 AM

http://www.hostarmarine.com/stand_shop/dollies/index.htm

:pimp:

Carl C

10-23-2009, 08:19 AM

I dream about having a big garage someday....

;)

http://www.donzi.net/forums/showpost.php?p=346261&postcount=1

I should start a poll for "how many people have a stop sign in their garage!"

19donziz29

10-23-2009, 10:30 AM

Inside and warm! Pics of how I have to get them in to clear window height on garage entrance. Also the Z29 next to the 28 scorpion (Truesers) last winter.

Last Tango

10-23-2009, 12:52 PM

In the same dry storage facility I use all year 'round so I can get to it easily any weekend of the year, like maybe this Sunday,...

undertaker

10-23-2009, 01:03 PM

Inside attached heated garage.......:pimp:

Barry Eller

10-23-2009, 01:09 PM

Under my carport with cockpit cover on, usually with the 502 hanging from a 4000 lb chain hoist...:crossfing:

MOP

10-23-2009, 08:00 PM

Under my carport with cockpit cover on, usually with the 502 hanging from a 4000 lb chain hoist...:crossfing:

Lol! Gets a bit chilly in your neighborhood about now !!!!!!

JamieP

10-24-2009, 05:58 AM

Mine stays in a drystack all year round, huge unheated shed and gets lifted in and out the water via a forklift.

http://www.southamptondrystack.co.uk/

Pismo

10-24-2009, 07:44 AM

In a garage, unheated, uncovered, with all hatches open/removed, cushions on edge, box fan on low into engine bay for a week. Dryness a priority.

Carl C

10-24-2009, 07:58 AM

In a garage, unheated, uncovered, with all hatches open/removed, cushions on edge, box fan on low into engine bay for a week. Dryness a priority.

Good suggestions. I might bring my cushions indoors this year. Even my unheated garage stops the condensation that occurs outside. The boat stays dry. I throw a loose cover on it just to keep it clean. Maybe I should just cover the bow?

gcarter

10-24-2009, 08:42 AM

My favorite dollies;

http://www.williamsengineering.net/7m.html

http://www.donzi.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49706&stc=1&d=1250969971

Barry Eller

10-24-2009, 09:36 AM

Lol! Gets a bit chilly in your neighborhood about now !!!!!!
Yep, high of only 79 yesterday.:kingme:
Do you think I need to winterize?
The Florida panhandle does get colder than most of the state. We get a few freezes, but only for a few hours. Not long enough to freeze engine blocks.
But when its 40 degees here, the dampness and wind causes one hell of a chill factor!

Monthly averages for Gulf Breeze, Florida... http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/boatandbeach/wxclimatology/monthly/32561

Pismo

10-24-2009, 10:57 AM

Good suggestions. I might bring my cushions indoors this year. Even my unheated garage stops the condensation that occurs outside. The boat stays dry. I throw a loose cover on it just to keep it clean. Maybe I should just cover the bow?

I have decided it is going to get cleaned in the spring regardless how dirty it is so I leave it uncovered.

Ed Donnelly

10-24-2009, 11:00 AM

JamieP What do you pay?? I looked up pricing and it looked like L250 a month

George Carter WOW looks outstanding!!!!! ....Ed

FISHIN SUCKS

10-24-2009, 11:59 AM

Last year in our Garage along with Barbi's Escalade:pimp: and Corvette racecar:convertib:. This year she'll be up the road a couple miles in Kimjohnandmacys big barn.....thanx John!

note: in the second picture I even fed our Baby....Rumshaker, are ya out there? 'Cause Rumshaker (Mike) says Ron Rico is gasoline (and it is:yes:!).

JamieP

10-25-2009, 02:12 AM

JamieP What do you pay?? I looked up pricing and it looked like L250 a month

If you pay monthly its about that, yearly i pay £2400

Magicallbill

10-25-2009, 03:45 AM

Cleaned and waxed in my shop, then moved into our unheated storage section for the winter.
Both Ski Sporters covered to keep off dust.

yeller

10-25-2009, 01:13 PM

Mine will be delivered Saturday to a big old unheated ex-chicken coop.Same as Tony for the winter. Condensation isn't a problem. I stored my AMX there for 5110 days in a row without a hint of mold or mildew. From spring to fall the boat stays under a portable canopy.

Someday......someday......I'm going to have a big enough garage. Hopefully, I still have a boat when that time comes.