Winter storage in buildings with concrete floors, heated storage, and outside storage all have adverse drying effects on a wooden boat. repeated expansion and contraction of wood from seasonal moisture fluctuations will result in excessive leaking and paint cracking along seams which, over many years, will loosen fasteners and permanently. Air circulation is important during winter storage. wooden boats need plenty of circulation to prevent wood deterioration. mildew can occur in all boats. that’s why it is a mistake to seal the covering too tightly. shrink-wrap experts routinely install vents in their covers for this reason.. Wood boat winterizing. so, with more than 20 yrs of winter storage experience i can tell you: - water system - drain both hot water, and fresh water tanks, blow out the water lines. however, i need to point out that i am an amateur wooden boat enthusiast simply writing in order to try to help other amateur wooden boat enthusiasts..
Re: winter wet storage questions originally posted by jay greer another plus is to remember to remove as much of the cushions and fabrics from the boat, as you can, and store in a dry place.. On the other hand, boats are designed to be in the water where the hull is evenly supported. there are no stresses from being pulled out of the water and placed on boat stands and blocks. wooden boats in particular are often better off in the water. dry storage . dry storage involves pulling the boat out of the water and placing it in a storage. The winter season is upon us, and if you haven’t taken your boat out of the water yet then it’s likely time to do so. but storing your boat for the winter isn’t as simple as pulling it out of the water and hauling it into your backyard or to a boat storage facility.both winter weather conditions and long periods of storage can put wear and tear on your boat, and can end up causing your.
