I would like member to comment on the wisdom of winter covers... Are they necessary? What are the down sides of not covering your boat in the winter? If you visit your boat regularly can you deal with snow or ice? What are the problems of snow and ice?
Working boats are not covered... and are used all winter long. I wonder if they even winterize.... or keep heat on board when docked.
A cover adds warmth to the interior for working for sure. It would protect teak decks.
What about partial covers? over the cockpit? Yes or no?
What about the huge amount of plastic for disposable boat covers?
How much is a reasonable cost / ft for a boat cover.... cloth or plastic?
I've done both... cover and no cover. I am undecided on the value of the cover.
Working boats are not covered... and are used all winter long. I wonder if they even winterize.... or keep heat on board when docked.
A cover adds warmth to the interior for working for sure. It would protect teak decks.
What about partial covers? over the cockpit? Yes or no?
What about the huge amount of plastic for disposable boat covers?
How much is a reasonable cost / ft for a boat cover.... cloth or plastic?
I've done both... cover and no cover. I am undecided on the value of the cover.
