Taking the plunge this summer and renting a seasonal slip to save a lot of trailering and rigging time. My boat has never been out in the elements, always in a garage. Does anyone have experience with a cover that goes around the mast, but doesn't have to be secured below the boat like most do, while on a trailer? This will obviously be in the water, so the cover has to secure only above the water line.
I have one for my picnic cat, but not for my 19.
I am not cerain there is a stack one for the 16.
I do not use the cover on the PC when she is in water, as it is cumbersome and heavy. I use it for yard starage with/or without mast up.
I think biggest concerns with leaving boat uncovered in slip are;
Teak-will need extra maintenance
Fiberglass (gel coat) oxidation- waxing can help here, if not you can have a white powder film at end of season.
Birds, doing what birds do
Rain water- this may pool on seats, cockpit sole, so you may want a towel for the seats. Water in the cabin can hard to diagnose. I got lucky with my 19, she is pretty dry inside.
Do not forget to bottom paint.
Regards,
Brian
I leave my 16 in the water all summer. I have a sail cover on the boom and main sail. In addition, I cover the boom with a tarp. I hold the tarp down with 1/2 gallon jugs filled with water. This works well whether on land or in the water.
Thanks!