I just have a quick question... I leave Florida for the summer every year for business. I have a care taker for my 31' Hunter 1986 #714, Magic Wind. That is if I leave it in the water at a Port Charlotte marina. I pay around $500.00 month for the 4 months I'm gone. I have just received an offer to put her on the hard for the summer for around $200.00 per month. I have heard pros and cons about pulling the boat out for months at a time, but I'm not sure. It seems to be a split decision from the people that I have talked with. If anyone has ideas, thoughts, personal experience, or opinions about whether to keep her in the water or putting her up on stands I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Bro. Paul s/v Magic Wind 1986 hull #714
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Up north, we pull our boats for 7-8 months of the year, and have no problems. It's a good time to check the hull and equipment that is on board. At least you won't have to go through the process of winterizing like we do. There might be a couple of things that need to be done like changing the oil, but it should be fairly simple. If it will save a few bucks it's well worth it.
Up north, we pull our boats for 7-8 months of the year, and have no problems. It's a good time to check the hull and equipment that is on board. At least you won't have to go through the process of winterizing like we do. There might be a couple of things that need to be done like changing the oil, but it should be fairly simple. If it will save a few bucks it's well worth it.
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Put it on the hard AS LONG AS YOU ARE SURE YOU CAN GET YOUR SLIP BACK at the same rate. Us snow birds pay a lot more for seasonal slips
Put it on the hard AS LONG AS YOU ARE SURE YOU CAN GET YOUR SLIP BACK at the same rate. Us snow birds pay a lot more for seasonal slips
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The monthly rate is cheaper, but does it include the haul out? And if not, don't forget to factor that into the monthly cost. And Daryl has a good point about getting your existing slip back and at the same rate.
The monthly rate is cheaper, but does it include the haul out? And if not, don't forget to factor that into the monthly cost. And Daryl has a good point about getting your existing slip back and at the same rate.
Would you rent to cover some cost?
Just thinking out loud- Difference is 4 months at 300/mo or $1,200. IF you "time shared" or chartered it out for 5 of those 20 weeks at $300 (which is real real cheap) you would make $300 which might pay for added maintenance/insurance. Or maybe you can work out a "time swap" with someone that has a 30 footer where you will be working. That would make it worth it.
Just thinking out loud- Difference is 4 months at 300/mo or $1,200. IF you "time shared" or chartered it out for 5 of those 20 weeks at $300 (which is real real cheap) you would make $300 which might pay for added maintenance/insurance. Or maybe you can work out a "time swap" with someone that has a 30 footer where you will be working. That would make it worth it.
Thanks for the Thoughts...
Well now... I've got some stuff to think about. I like the time charter idea, but sailing during hurricane season can be a bit, how do I say... Exciting. And pulling sails, canvas, etc., could be a lot of work for a caretaker. I'll let you all know what I decide and see what works best. Thanks again for all your input. (Nick, is that snow? Wow.)
Well now... I've got some stuff to think about. I like the time charter idea, but sailing during hurricane season can be a bit, how do I say... Exciting. And pulling sails, canvas, etc., could be a lot of work for a caretaker. I'll let you all know what I decide and see what works best. Thanks again for all your input. (Nick, is that snow? Wow.)
More time share thinking
Hire a captain to sail it from Punta Gorda up to Lake Champlain for the hurricane season. He can go a little or as much per week as he pleases and take on passengers for hire. The money is split for boat care and his pay! He gets use for 4 months and keeps it out of Hurrican Alley. You reserve the right to join the boat for a sail anytime anyplace.
Hire a captain to sail it from Punta Gorda up to Lake Champlain for the hurricane season. He can go a little or as much per week as he pleases and take on passengers for hire. The money is split for boat care and his pay! He gets use for 4 months and keeps it out of Hurrican Alley. You reserve the right to join the boat for a sail anytime anyplace.
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assuming you can reserve your slip for when you return I would pull it and store on land. 4 months is a very very long time for a boat to sit unattended, unused and maybe unchecked? Even if your best buddie or the yard says they will check it 4 months is a long time. I would store it on land, who know what the weather will bring or what other unknown possibilites could happen. Boats up north are stored on land 4 to 8 month a year every year with no damage and no problems. Make sure the boat stands are on bulkheads or other structial supports,consider some extra stands, can't hurt. Make sure the boat has ventalation. Don't leave it closed up tight as a drum it will need to "breath" may want to even thing about putting a fan inside (on a timer)If you use multiseason paint you will not need to paint the bottom again and if you don't think of it as maintance to paint the bottem and any other bottom repairs needed. (cutlass bearing,zincs etc) Last but not least think about this, a boat on dry land won't "sink" Just my thoughts..............
assuming you can reserve your slip for when you return I would pull it and store on land. 4 months is a very very long time for a boat to sit unattended, unused and maybe unchecked? Even if your best buddie or the yard says they will check it 4 months is a long time. I would store it on land, who know what the weather will bring or what other unknown possibilites could happen. Boats up north are stored on land 4 to 8 month a year every year with no damage and no problems. Make sure the boat stands are on bulkheads or other structial supports,consider some extra stands, can't hurt. Make sure the boat has ventalation. Don't leave it closed up tight as a drum it will need to "breath" may want to even thing about putting a fan inside (on a timer)If you use multiseason paint you will not need to paint the bottom again and if you don't think of it as maintance to paint the bottem and any other bottom repairs needed. (cutlass bearing,zincs etc) Last but not least think about this, a boat on dry land won't "sink" Just my thoughts..............
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