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When you need to store your boat for the winter or ship it to a new location, use marine shrink wrap to keep it in top condition. A tight layer of shrink wrap blocks out cold air, moisture, and sunlight. To install shrink wrap, fit sheeting over a frame of polyester strapping, then warm it with a shrink gun. Add tape, vents, and doors as needed to safely seal away your boat until you’re ready to use it again. more
Shrink wrap comes in three colors - white, blue and clear. White is the most popular in
Rhode Island and is what we provide to our customers. It's acceptable looking in
neighborhoods and because it's translucent, it provides comfortable light when you're in
the boat. Blue is most popular up North. It'll heat up better than white when the sun
shines which in turn sheds the snow better. The trouble with blue is that the boat's
interior takes on the color blue when you're in the boat. Clear is most popular with boat
sales and live-aboards. It allows customers to view the boat and gives live-aboards some
much needed heat and light. [links]
Shrink wrap is the best means of protecting your boat from the snow and ice during those
long, cold and windy winter months. It'll keep your boat warm when the sun shines and dry
on even the worst of days. [links]
Scott's Boat Service has wrapped hundred of boats throughout the years. We always
provide a 24-hour notice so you can prepare your boat. The customer is responsible for
dropping the canvas, canvas bows, antennas, and any other equipment that may protrude
from the boat. We'll be responsible for building the frame, taping the gas vents, installing
the belly band, shrink wrapping the boat, installing air vents and foam between the belly
band and hull. Once the job is complete, the work area is cleaned, the job is inspected and
then payment is due. We accept cash, check, Visa, Master Card and Discover. [links]
Often confused with stretch film, heat shrink wrap consists of a wide variety of plastic materials designed to shrink after heat is applied. Conventional plastics used are polyolefin, PVC, polyethylene, and polypropylene.
Shrink wrap is perfect for a variety of applications, from winterizing boats and massive structures to packaging small retail products. It is available in rolls, bags, and tubing. Understanding basic info about shrink wrap will ensure you purchase the right product. See the shrink wrapping guide below for product comparisons, details, videos, and more!
What is heat shrink wrap?
This boat shrink wrapping kit contains the tools and accessories you will need to shrink wrap just about anything for outside storage. The only thing you will need in addition to this kit is the boat shrink wrap properly sized for your item in need of shrink wrap protection*. This kit contains enough materials to shrink wrap several boats or other items in terms of tape and strapping, perfect for a group purchase or several years of supplies for the shop or boat owner.
*Some boats or items may require the use of wood 2x4's for vertical support, we recommend using the MSW-80 End Cap for each support post you use.
Mr. Shrinkwrap is a leading distributor of protective products, shrink wrap films and installation supplies with a dedicated team available to take your order at any time of day. We have several experienced shrink wrap installation technicians on staff to help and support you on various aspects of any shrink wrap project. If you would like to place an order over the phone or have questions for us, give Mr. Shrinkwrap a call at 800-847-5290.