I'm not sure I would totally discount the negative. With a normal winter it could be laid up 5 or 6 months from November to March or even April. Want to be painting the bottom in 28 degree weather?
You're getting 5 more months of sun damage. 5 more months of bird sh*t. Leaves and wind blown debris collect on board and eventually clog scuppers &drain plugs. This possibly causes ice damage.
Additionally how would you like you decks covered with water in the form of ice and snow for possibly weeks before it finally melts?
That's a few reasons why covering it, does have some up sides. Whether glove-like fit of shrink wrap. Or a hand-built (pvc or 2"x3") & 1/4" lined skeleton covered with a tarp.
Do not discount what weather does (degrade and eventually reclaim it). Anything you can do to mitigate it is more life for your boat.
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Originally Posted by team heat
Thanks for the replies.I guess if it is only uncovered for 3 months in the winter it wouldnt be that bad. like you said its made to get wet.Thanks again.
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