Consistency
It’s early March and it has been peculiar winter so far with cold temperatures, but virtually no snow, just a lot of rain. In general, the winter pattern has been favorable for boats in winter storage, however the frequent showers could lead to expected mildew and possible significant future fiberglass damage as fresh water finds its way into previously untouched areas and expands when cold temperatures return. The best way to uncover possible problems early is to continue to make regular boat check-ups. Typically, boats aren’t stored that far from home and a quick trip, every now and then is normally not a great inconvenience. It’s a personal decision whether or not to visit the boat on a regular basis over the winter – in most cases, there’s no fault found. However, if it doesn’t require much effort, and a quick stop every now and then could head off major headaches at the start of the season.
