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06-22-2020, 08:51 AM #11
Part of it depends on how many lakes you have available to u within reasonable driving distance. We have 3 lakes within 20 min drive and several beautiful large lakes within an hour- 1 1/2 drive. We like to visit different lakes for the variety of scenery. My favorites are within 1.5 hr drive in northern Mn, Gull and whitefish chains.
So, for us, locking the boat to a lake is not an option. After I upgrade my hitch, my truck should be able to comfortably trailer my boat, that's why I bought it. Don't mind driving. I keep my boat in a 3rd garage stall at home so its nice to get home from work, hook up trailer and drive 5 mins to my nearest lake. On weekends we head up north. So, point is, it all depends. I don't mind trailering but not everyone feels the same.
How many lakes do you have nearby? Never been to Arkansas.2020 Supra SL 400
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06-22-2020, 09:08 AM #12
I am identical to this.
My local lake is 15 min, from barn to ramp. Awesome for midweek after work.
We have 15-20 lakes within 30-45 minutes with our favorite at 45 min, 2000+ acres, 3 sandbars, 10 ramps, tons of parking and can always find clean water on the weekends.
We do 2-3 up north trips per season and do all the glacier cut lakes in the lower peninsula of Michigan. 3-4 hour drive.
Michigan has 13k lakes, never at a shortage of options or adventures.
The local dry storage option really does lock you into a lake locally. It’s a large lake, 1200 acres, but gets very crowded on weekends. $2700 per season for indoor rack storage with valet service and it’s $3300 for an uncovered wet slip. I am 30 min from this lake.
It’s tempting, but I prefer my boat at home in my pole barn.
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06-22-2020, 12:11 PM #13Member
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06-22-2020, 04:12 PM #14
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06-22-2020, 10:36 PM #16Member
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06-23-2020, 08:22 AM #17
Your winters should be shorter. Here in Mn were talking 5-6 months of winter storage. Many people use a shrink wrap and store outside. I store mine indoors. Your winters are what, 2-3 months? Your water doesn't freeze I'm guessing. As long as the area is safe from vandalism and you have a whole boat cover to protect gel coat and upholstery from UV rays and discoloration, not sure what the harm would be. Is this in a marina where there are wifi cameras and you can check on boat remotely?
I guess there is no real harm, but I do feel uncomfortable about leaving my boat out in the open, accessible to anyone and not seeing it for 3 months.
I suppose I would prolly store it in a secure, enclosed garage myself.2020 Supra SL 400
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06-23-2020, 11:42 AM #18
I’ve been told that as it cools due to air density the Hydrohoists will lose some air and checking on it monthly is a good idea. Also the valve can have slow leaks. I plan on leaving it at the slip and this new cover should help with keeping it out of the nastier elements.
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06-23-2020, 04:02 PM #20Member
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