Winterizing -- Help!!

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Scott Halloin

I boat on Lake Michigan and have a brand new boat that is being pulled out at the end of the month. Everyone and their uncle has given me different advice as to whether the boat needs to be covered over the winter, and if so, how much and how it should be covered. None of them are Hunter owners with similar boats. What do you recommend?
 
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Chris Van Lauwe

It is up to you

Scott, We have a 340 on Lake Michigan that we hauled out of the water last Friday. This is it's third winter out of the water. It has never been covered. Covering might keep some of the ice off, but if not properly vented can cause problems. We have had no problems. We leave the cushions inside standing on end to let air circulate, put some of West Marine boxes of Stay Dri inside, winterize engine and plumbing and lock it up.
 
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Tony Wilcox

Cover It

When I went to inspect my 376 prior to buying . In Toronto in Feb.. The boat was not covered at all, It was very dirty and did not look very good. I have always covered my boats. Proper winterising of engine/plumbing etc. Remove or prop up cushions ,open up vent/ports,open everything you can for air circulation. I purchased a custom made frame & cover, or you can construct a wooden frame & cover with a tarp. it just takes a little longerto do than the custom one. My rationale has been that I want to protect my investment the best I can to keep my boat in as good a condition as possible knowing she is going to be exposed to the elements for nearly 7 months My boat is stored close to the Iroquois locks on St Lawrence Seaway 1000 Islands .
 
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Capt. Mike

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Have a 340 and a polyester cover which protects against wind driven particles, critters and thieves. Allows me to get onboard and do any work needed. Goes over the boom and has a metal strut system over the fordeck.Costs about $1800 and made by a craftsman here in Buffalo.Email me for any info at mnhatton@bluemoon.net.Consider it a worthwhile item for your "investment".
 
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Dakota Jim Russell

No Cover

Have seen some covers get loose and really mar the gel coat in high winds. Only 5 % of the boats in my region cover primarily for that reason. If you are going to use a cover, make sure the cover, ties and line won't flap. Dirt is much easier to clean than redoing gel coat.
 
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