Winter Storage - in the snow

[viper15]

Looking for a bit of insight from the gang for my winter storage plans this year. Have a 2017 AR195 that I've owned since new and live in central WI. I have always managed to find a place to store the boat inside over the winter. Even though it has been stored inside, I still went through all the normal winterization steps, removed everything from the inside, and stored it with the shipping cover. Unfortunately, I have lost access to my inside storage spot and have been unable to secure a new one. So that means this will be the first winter where I have to store the boat outside, in the snow and elements.

For those of you that have done this, any insight or suggestions? I do have access to getting it shrink wrapped if that helps.

 

[scubasteve87]

I'm in NY so probably not as cold as your climate during the winter, but still enough snow and below freezing temps. I usually go with good cleaning, your normal winterization steps, removing anything you don;t want to be inside the boat, etc.

First year I had my SX195 I used the shipping cover. It worked fine but now after a few seasons its showing a little wear. Last year I had the boat shrink wrapped after I did the winterization. Opened in spring and look fantastic, so no complaints going that way. Also if you're able to get your hands on a basic carport or tent to put it in all the better.

 

[Babin Farms]

If I were to store outside I would have it wrapped or put the cover on and then a regular tarp over the top of that to shed the snow

 

[ctyke]

I would wrap it if I was forced to store it outside. BTW, with the crazy boat/RV sales this year I have noticed most storage places have long since filled up.

 

[rrmidden]

Assuming my pole barn gets built this fall, I know a 12x24 storage unit with a 11’ door that would be available in Weyauwega. I could keep you posted, it has been $80 a month since 2015, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the price went up with a new tenant.