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Wind damage was apparent in cases where covers did not extend over toe rails. This problem caused cover failure in one case despite a proper frame and tie-down method. A properly tied-down cover that drapes over toe rails seems to be the best insurance against wind damage. more
A simple but very functional "tee-pee" type cover. more
Lack of adequate tie-downs caused this cover to fail.
o No overlapping material
New England Winter covers protect your investment in the off-season, year after year, with no waste. Kinder Industries produces custom winter sailboat covers using the highest quality materials, built exactly to your boat’s measurements. Durable canvas and solid custom fit offers protection for many winters. The Kinder Industries winter cover is fabricated using Harbor Time Edge Marine Polyester. Harbor Time® Edge fabric is a product from Trivantage® featuring Perfecta Marine® technology, providing superior heat reduction, heat reflection, and exceptional UV performance. This highly water repellent, mildew and UV resistant fabric offers superior strength and long-lasting color. Stabilized for minimum stretch or shrinkage will ensure continuous fit throughout application.We have covers in service for over 10 years and many covers see service over 15 years with proper care and service as needed. We offer a fully-featured product, with ventilation ports, inspection doors, and zippered rigging access holes. more
Rest easy in the off-season with the knowledge that your boat is safe under a cover made in Bristol RI, USA. Request a quote on a sailboat winter cover today! more
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When the sun sets on another boating season, it is time to get your boat ready for the cold winter months. Taking the necessary steps to winterize your boat will safeguard the vessel and its motor against the elements, so it is ready to use when the warm weather arrives. In order to prepare your boat for winter, you must properly winterize the engine, clean the boat and do any necessary repairs, and store your boat in a manner that will protect it from the elements and preserve your investment. Make sure to follow all steps.
It varies in different parts of the nation and according to your boat’s size. To get a general idea of the potential costs, you can figure on spending somewhere between $50 and $200 per foot of boat indoors and $20 to $50 per foot of boat for outdoor storage, per season. here
How much does boat storage cost? here
A professional shrink-wrap job is by far the best way to cover a boat for winter storage.
When it comes to outdoor boat storage, advantages include low expense and easy availability, especially if the boat is sitting on its own trailer. One potential down-side is security, so the facility should be fenced, locked, and have some form of security system or video surveillance. For this reason commercial storage facilities are often a popular option in metropolitan areas. Also, remember that outdoor boat storage requires shrink-wrapping the boat, parking it under a boat storage canopy, or otherwise securely covering it during the winter to prevent water intrusion and weathering. more
Some people store their boats in the water all year long. This is usually considered an acceptable practice in temperate areas where winters are relatively mild, or if you completely winterize your boat in its slip and then add an agitator (ice eater) to keep the water from freezing around the boat during the cold months of the year.