So who is keeping

[SEARANGER ANCASTER]

there boat in the water and usable over the winter ?
The great bits of winter boating are that you can get in anywhere and its cheaper.

Me ,as usual. Had some great winter days last year. Out for 2-3 weeks in Feb/Mar for a couple of wee jobs and then back in for another fantastic season next year hopefully

 

[stuartwineberg]

Always do, some of the nicest boating can be had on crisp winter days.

+1 blue crisp days, flat seas, empty marinas. Also better for the boat IMHO - keeps everything moving - no rusty pulleys, turbos etc.

 

[Jodles123]

Keeping ours in....out come the white leather effect sofas, in goes the fishing equipment. Hoping to get some cod!

 

[Wavey]

We're staying in. Looking forward to some crisp winter boating.

 

[Murv]

Keeping ours in....out come the white leather effect sofas, in goes the fishing equipment. Hoping to get some cod!

Me too! (except for the "out with the sofas" bit, mine is barely big enough for a bar stool let alone a sofa)

 

[ricky_s]

Leaving ours in as usual. Assuming that she is now in Gosport that the water doesn't freeze around it like in Chi?

 

[scubaman]

Only four weeks left before the insurance policy only covers accidents on dry land... Then it's six months in the shed.

Will be using the boat for some therapeutic tinkering overnighters during the winter.

And really looking forward to your pics of the winter boating

 

[alt]

Only four weeks left before the insurance policy only covers accidents on dry land... Then it's six months in the shed.

Will be using the boat for some therapeutic tinkering overnighters during the winter.

And really looking forward to your pics of the winter boating

Am I right in saying that you pretty much *must* come out, due to the ice? (Which would then make sense re. insurance). In Ireland, most insurers cover you year round once you're are berthed at an 'approved' marina

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

Normally I keep the boat in commission the whole year round, save for about four days each year for the usual antifoul, anodes, leg service etc. However this year there's a different plan, and the boat will be out of the water for about three or four months. Projects!

 

[rafiki_]

Normally I keep the boat in commission the whole year round, save for about four days each year for the usual antifoul, anodes, leg service etc. However this year there's a different plan, and the boat will be out of the water for about three or four months. Projects!

Come on Jimmy, you can't leave it there

 

[vandy]

In - today we lifted her and I did a touch up antifoul and changed anodes! Will be back in the water next week ready for winter cruising!

 

[scubaman]

Am I right in saying that you pretty much *must* come out, due to the ice? (Which would then make sense re. insurance). In Ireland, most insurers cover you year round once you're are berthed at an 'approved' marina

That's correct. We already had -3 C this morning so while sometimes the permanent ice only comes in December the bays can also freeze in early November. Also the days are getting shorter so it makes sense for the insurance companies to insist on getting the boats out of the water...

 

[Jurgen]

In until February then out for a week for anodes and leg service etc.

Love winter boating for the same reasons as everyone else.

Will be on the boat from Boxing Day to Newyears Eve

 

[Scubadoo]

Always stay in the water over winter, just love those calm winter days and empty marinas (bembridge in the snow a few years ago was a great experience), although by the looks of all posts on here, it may not be so quiet this winter. I usually have the boat lifted around late feb / mar for the usual maintenance / clean up.

 

[Charlie Ward]

Absolutely Yes.
My boat is on a permanent swing mooring on Loch Lomond. So even on the coldest days I will go out for a few hours without much effort. It is so much more comfortable since I fitted Eberspacher heating.