to store with or without cover?

[2whlin]

For those storing your boat in a storage unit. Do you keep your cover on or off? My boat was extremely wet from the rain we got while boating so it was not fully dry when I put it in storage so I left all the compartments open to air out and cover off. Going to see how dusty it gets over the week, but would rather keep the cover off.

Opinions?

[da.bell]

If out in the public storing, I would put the cover on. Out of site, out of mind. If you are storing it in your garage and no animals can get into the garage (example: cats), then it would be uncovered to let dry.

Hope that helps out.

[2whlin]

It's in an enclosed unit at a private storage facility. Not sure about the critter factor, did put the dryer sheets in the boat. Will see how it goes to make a decision on storing with or without cover. Even if I have to go back over after a couple day's of drying then put the cover on.

[TeamAllen]

I store my boat inside and leave the cover off.

[bwest]

Hey man, I store my boat in the same type of facility. During summer months - when I am using the boat every weekend - I leave the cover off. After I get the boat serviced for winter however, I will throw the cover on and just check it periodically. I for one have never had any problems with rodents, birds or anything (knock on wood).

[Fast1911]

I store my boat inside and leave the cover off.

x2

[yllw20]

cover off only if it is wet and go put back on later, dont like the spider crap and dust in boat if can avoid.

[MoneyPity]

Covers on.

I have vented covers so once boat is in garage I will leave cockpit and bow covers off until the boat has had a chance to dry out. I open up my seats and cubby on port side and leave them open all winter.

Once boat is winterized and dried out, I put my covers back on and store in my garage which on cold winter days is a toasty 30 degrees or so. I used to store my previous boat like this and with the cover vents
I have so far no mildew issues on my 20Vor my previousboat. Even in my own garage it is amazing how dusty the covers get.

I used to store in a barn but got tired of putting moth balls in the interior to discourage critters but I finally got tired of having my covers collecting bird and cat droppings and scrubbing them clean.

[TRD]

I have a storage area aside of my house so the boat is always under it and out of the weather. When I come back from the lake it stays uncovered until dry then I put the cover on. It is not tight just draped over the boat. During the winter I will tighten it down unless I am out in the yard on a nice winter day and want to listen to some tunes.

[Wake Bandits]

We store indoors in storage.
Leave the cover on loosely.

Amazing how dirty the boat gets just sitting there.

[mcd]

I would atleast cover it with a cheap poly tarp to keep the dust out.

[Nobody]

If out in the public storing, I would put the cover on. Out of site, out of mind. If you are storing it in your garage and no animals can get into the garage (example: cats), then it would be uncovered to let dry.

Hope that helps out.

What about mans best friend (example: Dogs)?

[Fast1911]

What about mans best friend (example: Dogs)?

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