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11-03-2021, 08:23 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
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Originally Posted by Linesider82
I plan to winterize my boat, full fluid change, however not fully stored. I am looking for Jan / Feb super calm days to just get out off block or where-ever and look for Cod, maybe just to say I did it. I do think Jan & Feb this year we will experience much milder temps. So even a local northern pike trip is not out of the question.
I would prefer full on winter, hard freeze, break out the tip ups and keep that gear working til spring but I just have a feeling I'll get more boating opportunities than ice, unless I travel for ice.
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My initial reaction is; NO WAY. Your boat is not big enough for Jan/February, the water is too cold, and there are not enough other boats operating if you do need assistance. Go find a head boat. |
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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11-03-2021, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,749
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Because storage is my issue as well,
I made a "snug "fitted cover from shrink wrap 25 years ago, the first one lasted 22 years before I could no longer patch it...I used tarp hold downs to tie it down, the frame is held together via dove tails.. no screws needed.. main rail is collapsible/folds, secured with a small dead bolt it is 1x6" lumber there are fore and aft supports made from 2x4's that support the main beam, the side ribs are strapping, that slide into place via the dove tail.. I formed the cover around the bow,stern and engine, and shrink it just enough to fit snug, patching is easy with a heat gun and scraps of shrink wrap...
hopefully the picture is right side up.
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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11-03-2021, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
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I had a few of my tie down hem tabs blow out in the noreaster. Just going to use the tie down twine wrapped around a golfball under the cover material to make up new tie down point.
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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11-03-2021, 08:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: CT
Posts: 2,296
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
My initial reaction is; NO WAY. Your boat is not big enough for Jan/February, the water is too cold, and there are not enough other boats operating if you do need assistance. Go find a head boat.
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I like hearing that Ross, easy enough to jump on a headboat. Appreciate it.
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11-04-2021, 04:27 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 5,525
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
My initial reaction is; NO WAY. Your boat is not big enough for Jan/February, the water is too cold, and there are not enough other boats operating if you do need assistance. Go find a head boat.
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Going today… it’s friggin in the 30’s …… brrrrrrr |
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11-04-2021, 06:31 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
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Originally Posted by Guppy
Going today… it’s friggin in the 30’s …… brrrrrrr
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But the water is still "warm" compared to Jan-March |
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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