This is a huge tip for storing your boat outside in the winter in areas that get snow. It is a must do to complete your winterize.
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@GoMidwestFishing3 жыл бұрын
I'm just getting ready to winterize my boat. Luckily I have a pole shed to keep it in now. So much easier than keeping it outside.
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka3 жыл бұрын
Got the email. I'm not cleaning my boat till spring though
@jerrythompson85323 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, Thanks for the heads up
@aaronc6729 Жыл бұрын
Chris- do you store with your lower end up? I've been advised to keep trimmed down to minimize strain on the bellows
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka Жыл бұрын
Put it down. Yes, up strains the bellows
@GatesRapes5 ай бұрын
Down- let it drain
@jordans27913 жыл бұрын
Would love to see how you bag the lower end. I winterized my boat for the first time this year (storing it outside). Pretty sure there's no more water in the lower end (put the lower end all the way down to let the water drain) and I'd like to keep it that way, lol
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka3 жыл бұрын
Just with a garbage bag and bungy cord. Or small tarp and two bungys
@jordans27913 жыл бұрын
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka Awesome! Thanks again for you video's, they've helped me a ton!
@thedinz3 жыл бұрын
Do you just store it in your driveway after this? I have always felt safer having my boat wrapped professionally, I hate the cost every year but its peace of mind, I don't know if tarps would make me feel comfortable, also, what about venting? I don't see much airflow here.
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka3 жыл бұрын
Not much airflow. I did have everything open for a couple days While it was sunny and hot before I covered it. I buy the HD tarps. I put two HD tarps on and then older tarp on to protect my expensive tarps from the sun. Piece of mind is everything mid winter. I recommend doing what makes you feel comfortable
@tookey22492 жыл бұрын
Where’s the airflow when you get it wrapped? There is far less airflow than using tarps
@thedinz2 жыл бұрын
@@tookey2249 dude what? Who wraps your boats? Any good boat wrapper puts vents in. Yea there is plenty of airflow.
@johnchandler753 Жыл бұрын
Great advice! Do you I have a Search Bow rider with factory cover for the bow. Should I remove that when I install full boat cover for winter and storing outdoors. I'm concerned it may get mildew.
@haugenbp3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see how you built the tripod and the supports in the front
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka3 жыл бұрын
Sorry it is stored. But, I just put 2 by 4s layed across the from maybe 5 or 6 of themthen a couple 2 by 4s in the middle to raise the center and keep the criss boards from moving
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka3 жыл бұрын
The back area lookes like a large saw horse.
@haugenbp3 жыл бұрын
Chris Boats did you use any padding or just a heavy duty tarp?
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka3 жыл бұрын
@@haugenbp I put life jacked on the beams. And corners. Just a HD tarp bungeed it down and then a super HD tarp fir the top held down with tie downs and rope.
@haugenbp3 жыл бұрын
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka Great ideas! Just watched a few more of your great videos. I have a 1991 SeaRay with a 4.3L AlphaOne. I'm going to be replacing the impeller this fall before I winterize. Now I'm wondering when I should replaced the bellows and if I need to re-machine my prop, which is stainless steel any has a few nicks.
@thedinz3 жыл бұрын
I notice you’re using two different size tarps is that intentional? And if so what different widths did you go with?
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka3 жыл бұрын
The bottom one is 12 foot by 20 foot. Top 10 ft by 20 foot. The top tarp is really expensive. That's why I didn't get the 12 foot one. I amgoing to put another 12 foot by 20 to cover it again. It is not in great condition but it will protect my expensive tarp from. The sun
@davidvenne11342 жыл бұрын
Does the boat get mildew or mold because of lack of air flow?
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka2 жыл бұрын
Probably stored wet or water got in during winter. If stored dry you shouldn't have a problem with that
@GatesRapes5 ай бұрын
Dollar tree / Wal Mart,,, sells moisture absorbent cups of something , forgot the name but they are in every shipping container and they work !!
@ezequielnegrete20822 жыл бұрын
Chris will you be storing it outdoors? Or inside ?
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka2 жыл бұрын
Outside.
@thaitaing85883 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to where you bought your tarp?
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka3 жыл бұрын
Menards, but, home depot has them, lowels
@moin41833 жыл бұрын
Hey great video. Have you had any experience with Stingrays? Thinking about buying a 537 zpx Stingray.
@moin41833 жыл бұрын
Oh the motor is already winterized, what should I do? Let him redo everything to run it or leave it like this.... Idk need help. Thanks!!
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka3 жыл бұрын
You Don't need to run it. Just put somthing in the center of the floor so the snow doesn't cave in your cover
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka3 жыл бұрын
My buddy had a stingray with a 5.7. He loved it. It was fast
@moin41833 жыл бұрын
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka thanks ✌️
@moin41833 жыл бұрын
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka I am getting a 4.3 v6
@Hydrosilex3 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, woud love to send you some product. Do you have an e-mail so we can properly reach out?
@BigIslandMNMinnetonka3 жыл бұрын
Chris.norum@yahoo.com currious on what kind of product