Cover vs shrinkwrap

[fund razor]

Drier sheets. Hmm. Can't hurt.

Do they really work??

 

[wananewboat]

A friend of mine puts them in his camper as does many other people in his campground and no problems so far.

 

[Indy]

When I'm doing a lot of work I raise the engine hatch and build "fort apache".

Part of the answer is your locale. Here in CT it's shrink-wrap for sure. The last year I had my PP I raised the engine hatch all the way and installed a zipper door in the shrink-wrap. That way I could work on my engines with no problems...even in the rain with plenty of room! Never any moisture problems or cover abuse with the s.w.. The freezing rain, wet snow, and other winter garbage would stretch my cover and generally abuse it the one year I used it.

 

[Scarab KV]

Drier sheets. Hmm. Can't hurt.

Do they really work??

Drier sheets work good, otherwise moth balls and cedar wood chips.
I also store inside, so just have the cockpit cover on. Building is well ventilated with crushed clay floor over drain tile.

 

[MarylandMark]

2007- full cover outside- PITA sweeping snow/ice off and will try to never have to do again.

2008- indoor but not heated

2009- looking for indoor storage now so I can work on my boat over the Winter

 

[Spicy]

easy decision... shrink wrap!!!!

Tantra and I bought a roll a month ago to be ready to do BOTH of our 400SS, a few rags, tank or two of Propane, cut a few 2x4's and some misc items and the boat is tight for the winter for less then $125 a boat.. we help each other do each others boats and knock it out in a Saturday....

Add lunch that rolls into Happy Hour after your done a 30 pack at the marina and then cost get out of control!!!!

 

[Perlmudder]

Drier sheets work good, otherwise moth balls and cedar wood chips.
I also store inside, so just have the cockpit cover on. Building is well ventilated with crushed clay floor over drain tile.

thats how we do it. store it in a barn with a cement floor. we push it in, undo a couple of the snaps on the cover and kiss her goodbye.

 

[Expensive Date]

I live in the woods so the animial problem could be an issue wiil shrinkwrap.Frank will send you a PM later thanks for the offer.

 

[duke252]

http://www.transhield-usa.com/

Basically its the best of both worlds. It is removable and reusable.

I just bought one for my 35 Fastech that was set up for a 35 ZR. Basically you can use a heat gun and get the fit of shrink wrap.

I put mine on and it fits like a glove, plan to hit it w/ the heat gun in a few wks and then pull it on and off a few time over the winter. Most guys get 3 or 4 seasons out of a cover.

 

[DAREDEVIL]

A friend of mine puts them in his camper as does many other people in his campground and no problems so far.

Question ???? about this,,,u all know i am not very bright .LOL



WHAAAAATTTTT NOW ????

Drier sheets ,,,mmmhhh why ,,,where ,,which ones ???

HEEEEEEELLLLLLP

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I was wondering too. I have cats and squirrels to worry about. I bought a Yard Guard but, I am interested in this too.

 

[Ratickle]

We use them in our pool furniture storage boxes after mice and red squirrels destroyed $500 bucks worth a few years ago. So far, knock on wood, no issues......

We just buy the cheapest store brand on sale and put them everywhere above, below, between etc all the cushions.

 

[DAREDEVIL]

We use them in our pool furniture storage boxes after mice and red squirrels destroyed $500 bucks worth a few years ago. So far, knock on wood, no issues......

We just buy the cheapest store brand on sale and put them everywhere above, below, between etc all the cushions.

Damn somehow that tells me this chit is poisen,,,lol,,,mice and rats are not that stupid ,,,we humans are.

But if it works,,,,i love the smell of bounce .LOL

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Is it the smell you think? My wife gets the unscented. Should I get the regular ones?

 

[Ratickle]

http://ratmousezapper.com/

Here's the one to get that works from every report I've ever read.

Supposedly Dryer sheets work for awhile, then they get used to the smell. Same with peppermint extract on cotton balls, moth balls, irish spring soap, etc.

Steel wool in entry points supposedly scratches them and they don't like that.

 

[DAREDEVIL]

Ok,,here is a good old trick that worx.

Take some dog hair and tape them in the boat , under the hood of a car, or so .

They keep them away aswell.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Are the drier sheets for mice? Do they have any effect on cats and squirrels?

 

[DAREDEVIL]

Are the drier sheets for mice? Do they have any effect on cats and squirrels?

I just feed the squirrels infront of the house,,,,,,some even eat of my hand.
That way they don't need to go in the boat.
They know where the food is .LOL

"CATS",,mhhhh ...i think they like the cozy smell and even get atrackted to it.

Mice,,,i have black snakes in th eyard,,they take care of the mice.

Maybe u should get a rattler,,,takes care of all of them .LOL

 

[Magic Medicine]

WOW I didn't realize that many members stored there boats outside. I feel lucky mine stays inside year round

 

[Ratickle]

Maybe u should get a rattler,,,takes care of all of them .LOL

Sounds like a good plan to me......:03:


Foolproof......:sifone: