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Old 24-10-2020, 15:35   #1
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Wet winter storage pros and cons?

Hi,
I am the owner of a 2010 Jeanneau SO 44i, we sail the Long Island sound from March to Nov/Dec mostly day sailing.

Maybe a little late to ask this question since I have already committed to storing my vessel in a slip with a bubble System (wet storage) this coming winter. I put 2 layers (4 coats, 2 different colors) of a premium ablative paint on 2 winters ago, the manufacturer Boasts of 2-3 year life cycle.
I dove my sloop this past August and for 85% of the hull the top color was still in good condition. So I figure I can get another winter out of it and do a short haul in July to power wash and paint.
Obviously the danger of being Ice bound is a real concern, my questions to the forum collective but mainly those who do wet storage also, is are there other dangers?


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Old 24-10-2020, 16:11   #2
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Hi,
I am the owner of a 2010 Jeanneau SO 44i, we sail the Long Island sound from March to Nov/Dec mostly day sailing.

Maybe a little late to ask this question since I have already committed to storing my vessel in a slip with a bubble System (wet storage) this coming winter. I put 2 layers (4 coats, 2 different colors) of a premium ablative paint on 2 winters ago, the manufacturer Boasts of 2-3 year life cycle.
I dove my sloop this past August and for 85% of the hull the top color was still in good condition. So I figure I can get another winter out of it and do a short haul in July to power wash and paint.
Obviously the danger of being Ice bound is a real concern, my questions to the forum collective but mainly those who do wet storage also, is are there other dangers?


Thanks to all in advance. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Same dangers as summer storage at a slip combined with the dangers of winter (winterization needed).

I’ve done in water winter storage many times. It’s not all that different from your summer dock. The water will be off though. Lol
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Re: Wet winter storage pros and cons?

Unless you used a 2-year paint and it is still good, you will be hauling for paint in the spring. That far north, growth in the winter is minimal. If you have to paint, you won't be able to launch until AFTER it is warm enough to paint, which is later than you may think (because there will be a launch line).



Dry Storage.

* Stands can dent the hull. Unusual.

* If the rudder has water inside it can burst.
* Interior freezing is a more serious threat and will be more severe on land. You can't run heaters and you do not have the water to buffer temperature swings. The cabin of the boat in the water seldom goes far below freezing. A boat on land will reach ambient temperature. Whether you can run heaters in the water depends on the marina, and whether you should depends on the installation (installed heat and portable heaters are two different things). On the water a "frost watch" heater is not unusual.
* You won't get as much shoulder season sailing if you store on dry land.
*Folks like to do spring projects, but remember, you have to wait until it is warm enough for paint and varnish at night.


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Re: Wet winter storage pros and cons?

Our boat is 2 yr old to us - last year we did dry storage as I had to change shaft, Cutless bearing, stuffing box, coupling, engine mounts, get the prop polished and service seacocks; this year we are doing wet storage which should be fine as all my bottom work is done. PO mostly stored in water during winter and the bottom condition was impeccable, so I don't think it should be a problem. I did put an extra zinc just in case. I am planning some work in spring but those won't require a haul out. I will check the bottom and zincs when the water gets relatively warm and then decide whether to do a short haul.

Did you do the bottom work yourself? And where are you storing her this winter?
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Make sure your insurance covers damage/sinking when stored in the water. Read your policy carefully. Don't trust your broker and go straight to the company for verification and get a rider in writing. Boat U.S. offers a specific rider for about $20.00. Boat U.S. since changing underwriters, added a clause that engine damage due to freezing is only covered if winter service is performed by a qualified service department ,whatever that means. I trust myself more than the marina's crew.
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