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Captmorgan
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Initially Posted - 08/18/2017 : 20:52:16

Unsure how long its OK to leave my C25 in the water. I have had it in for 1.5 seasons at the end of this season. I live in South Jersey and left it in all winter. the Marina I stay in has bubblers and keeps the ice away. I replaced the swing keel cable and painted the hull with Micron CSC just before I put it back in. Is there a concern leaving it another season or should I pull it and inspect bottom and then put it back next season. Curious on how long you can leave it in.

"The Gal-Way" 1985 SR/SK Barnegat Bay, NJ

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Response Posted - 08/18/2017 : 21:35:03

Catalina recommends inspecting your keel lifting hardware every two years for a boat in salt water. So if you want to follow that recommendation, you could wait until next year before hauling out to inspect it.

The bottom paint can last that long too, or longer. Just see how it looks. The worst that can happen with bottom paint is marine growth or slime that you can pressure wash away when you haul the boat. You can sail with a dirty bottom, just with less performance.

While I would not recommend it, fiberglass boats like ours often sit neglected in a slip or on a mooring for years, staying afloat while being nearly derelict.

The most common problem for all boats in the water is sinking at the dock. Make sure your thru-hull valves are closed when you leave the boat. An automatic bilge pump powered by a good electrical system is nice to have too.

Seth
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"Nomad" 1980 Prindle 16
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https://whichsailboat.com/2014/07/27/catalina-25-review/

Edited by - sethp001 on 08/18/2017 21:35:58

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Response Posted - 08/19/2017 : 05:59:28

A lot f full service marinas offer short hauls at this time of year. They'll pull your boat up on the lift so you can inspect for growth and power wash the bottom, check for blisters in the gel coat, check your through hulls and any other checks like swing keel inspection. Usually cheap insurance.

Bruce Ross
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Response Posted - 08/20/2017 : 17:19:19

Thanks Ill look into the short haul idea

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Response Posted - 08/20/2017 : 22:58:35

I think it's a good investment. You can really see what the bottom condition is and if you find anything that needs a quick repair, you've saved a headache. Now, it's best to make sure that the yard will allow you to be there all in their business during the haul, that you have an opportunity to inspect, determine whether quick fixes or more serious repairs are needed and that you can, if you so choose, to make the repairs yourself. Some marinas will be all too happy to "help" for a fee, and if you don't have the expertise that's fine. But if you can handle some gel coat repair, replacing a "to hull" fitting, replacing your swing keel winch cable or cable tube, replacing a bearing or adjusting your outboard or lift, then go right ahead. You never quite know what you'll find. Good luck!

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Response Posted - 08/23/2017 : 11:42:11

Some think boats that are hauled out seasonally are better boats because the hulls "dry out" reducing blisters. In other words a long haul out can be a good thing... I think.

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Response Posted - 08/23/2017 : 12:04:45

I read an article in a magazine that recommends to avoid blisters you should pull the boat every 3rd off season so 2yrs in and then pull it for an off season. Fiberglass is not fully waterproof. Given enough time and water will penetrate it.I never thought it was cost effective to leave the boat in the water. Yes it's a little cheaper but then come spring the bottom is just nasty so you then pay for a haul out to pressure wash or hire a diver. Plus you get to worry about the boat in winter storms. Also make sure your insurance Co. Knows you leave the boat in the water through the winter or you may not be covered.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

Edited by - islander on 08/23/2017 12:45:15

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