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the slightly colder and wetter season this year. OH and probably windy too going by the summer.

but we have all those clear (cold) days to enjoy , with cheaper mooring fees and no problem getting in anywhere to enjoy.


warm soup while wearing a wooly hat and taking your gloves off to hold the warm cup, is a not to miss winter boating experiance.

but do watch out for slippy pontoons.
 
first time of doing it this year, already had one great day out where otherwise I would have winterised at this point last year. No heater in my boat though so have to wrap up warm!
 
Had the boat lifted last week for the engine service, antifoul & polish. Probably not the best time of year to have it done but the engine has to be serviced within a certain time to preserve the warranty.

Boat is now back in the water and will be for the next 12 months. We have been out on New Years day for the last few years. Will still get out every couple of weeks. I highly rate Winter boating. The speed restrictions are removed in our part of boating area so we can go to places we don't always visit in the Summer months. Visitor pontoons are not as crowded so we are able to go ashore without using the dinghy and have a pub lunch.

The boat is plugged into the shorepower permanently over the Winter with a tube heater on so no need to remove the upholstery and we also have a more powerful heater to use when we are on the boat so no reason not to Winter boat!

Ian

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First year for me too. I'm a raggy, so perhaps I shouldn't be joining this thread !!!!
Like the above, I'd have had her out by now (the boat, not SHMO) but already had two sails in glorious sunshine (chilly, mind).
Bottom work can be done alongside dried-out and boats float better than they sit on hard stuff.
Only problem may be access to swinging mooring, across the far side of the loch, in the dinghy.
 
I keep mine in as I think the sea does a better job of keeping temp above freezing than the air does. But I do have a tube heater in the cabin and one in the engine compartment on a thermostat set at 5 deg C. I also drain the wtaer system and take the internal cushions etc home.

Has worked well for 2 winters now, and allows us to sieze a sunny, calm winter's day.
 
only just got my boat sea worthy so mine is staying in(only been in 2 weeks anyway) looking forward to the odd trip on a calm cold day i will keep the canopies on and the diesel heater on keeping the cockpit warmer

i have some heaters for the boat and the engine bay so should be ok i'm really looking forward to it
 
powerskipper said:
the slightly colder and wetter season this year. OH and probably windy too going by the summer.

but we have all those clear (cold) days to enjoy , with cheaper mooring fees and no problem getting in anywhere to enjoy.


warm soup while wearing a wooly hat and taking your gloves off to hold the warm cup, is a not to miss winter boating experiance.

but do watch out for slippy pontoons.
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I'm going IN for winter. First trip this year was 2nd Jan and it was glorious.

Boat is warmer in too. And it can't fall.
 
Robert Wilson said:
First year for me too. I'm a raggy, so perhaps I shouldn't be joining this thread !!!!
Like the above, I'd have had her out by now (the boat, not SHMO) but already had two sails in glorious sunshine (chilly, mind).
Bottom work can be done alongside dried-out and boats float better than they sit on hard stuff.
Only problem may be access to swinging mooring, across the far side of the loch, in the dinghy.
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down here the swingers can get a cheap marina deal for winter. Got any near you?
All who love the sea welcome here no matter what your propulsion choice, most of us are sailors anyway.
 
Elessar said:
down here the swingers can get a cheap marina deal for winter. Got any near you?
All who love the sea welcome here no matter what your propulsion choice, most of us are sailors anyway.
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One in Gairloch and another in Ullapool. Don't know the prices but worth asking! I'm halfway between the two - and my sailing costs are a lot less than those poor souls down south.
 
NoviceRod said:
I keep mine in as I think the sea does a better job of keeping temp above freezing than the air does. But I do have a tube heater in the cabin and one in the engine compartment on a thermostat set at 5 deg C. I also drain the wtaer system and take the internal cushions etc home.

Has worked well for 2 winters now, and allows us to sieze a sunny, calm winter's day.
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2nd the above plus i reckon its safer in the water in a severe gale than 'propped' up on the shore. Nice with heating working now so def. staying in.:)
 
Winter boating is great!

Definitely won't be coming out anytime soon. LOVE the winter months... few boats, crisp clear days, empty bays.

Can't believe we were up on the flybridge on Saturday afternoon in brilliant sunshine, in protected spot, supping mulled wine, awaiting the fireworks. Brilliant.

Just wish we weren't selling her :-(
 
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