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John P
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Initially Posted - 03/31/2011 : 08:25:02

Curious if there are others out there like me who typically only rent a slip for part of a season?

The 1st few years with my boat, I only rented a slip for a month at a time, typically at the end of the season, when rates were lower and the winds were a tad more brisk and stable.

This year I am thinking of going in for the entire season.

just curious what most do here.

Oh, where I live (NY/QC/VT border), the marinas are about 95% Quebec residents, they go for the entire season, and may only get out once. They basically shell out the $$$$ for the marina to put get the boat ready, launch it, secure it, put it away at the end of the season.

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Stu G
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Response Posted - 03/31/2011 : 10:02:50

We pay for the season which is May thru September. We don't put in until the end of May because of the May winds out of the east and the location of the marina at the west end of the lake.

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Response Posted - 03/31/2011 : 10:25:15

John I pay for the whole season May-Sept, The marina here would rather rent for the season. I prepare the boat for launch, they launch it and step the mast and I rig it, my choice as to what I want, they pull it out, drop the mast and I get her ready and take her home.

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John P
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Response Posted - 03/31/2011 : 10:59:18

Bear, I had to laugh when I saw "they step the mast..." The 1st time I put my boat in the water, I was using my wife-to-be's help to step the mast. We got it about 30% up. I had to have the marina finish the job. When I pulled it out of the water, then wanted to drop it for me, as they "recommend that everyone drop the stick for winter". I look around the lot and do not see one boat with the stick down. It still boggles the mind.

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Response Posted - 03/31/2011 : 11:31:19

Boats belong in the water, it is best for their longevity.
Masts belong up unless traveling down the road.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 03/31/2011 : 11:37:29

My boat has always stayed in year round.

My lease is up at the end of May and this year I'm thinking about pulling the boat out. This will allow me to do some much needed work on it in the shade over the summer while it's blistering hot and there's no wind here in Houston. Then in early to mid October when it starts to cool down and the winds return put it back in.

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John P
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Response Posted - 03/31/2011 : 11:37:45

Hey that looks like my marina!

I do find this interesting since as a kid, I was always involved in racing 1-design boats (E-Scows) and we would put the stick up in the spring, take it down when traveling to regattas' or simply take it down in the fall (so we could store the boat). I never thought about the other sailboats that remained outside on the hard...

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Response Posted - 03/31/2011 : 11:50:12

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by pastmember
 Boats belong in the water, it is best for their longevity.
Masts belong up unless traveling down the road.

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Simply curious why it's best for a boats longevity to keep it in the water.

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John P
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Response Posted - 03/31/2011 : 12:01:14

I would think it all depends on where in the water it is located. If it is located where I keep mine, (in small river that empties into a large lake) I would think the boat is better than sitting on a cradle. If it is in the water exposed to harsh weather (winds/waves, etc.) I think it would be better on land.

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