Originally Posted by
usaski1
I am aware that is is not good on the gelcoat to leave a boat in the water, but to what extent? Some people rent wet slips and keep their boat in all summer. Most trailer their boats home, or have them on hoist lifts, which keeps the boat out of the water. I am aware of gelcoat bubbles that can form if a boat is left in the water, but how long does that take? Reson Im asking is to prevent freezing this year, im just leaving it in the water for a few months in the winter time. Also I've got it set up for surfing, and if I leave it in, I dont have to drain the bags. Your oppinions? Will I hurt anything if I leave it in say Jan through Mar? Other than having a nice water line to scrub off of it?