Hi Everybody,

I know I say this every year but, how can it possibly be the end of September!? What a great season it's been! Five months (four this year) go by in a flash and soon it's time to pull out the skis and snowboards again. It's also time to pull out boats. With that in mind, lets talk about covers.

Winter covers serve a couple of purposes. First, UV protection. It is not good for fiberglass to sit in Colorado's UV over the Winter. It degrades fiberglass, lines, wood, components and everything else that sits in the sun. Second, it sheds snowfall. Now, snow itself is not all that bad for things but freeze thaw is not good. What happens is that the boat will collect snow over the Winter and in the Spring, all that snow on the deck melts and begins to move to the cockpit to create an impressive block of ice. Many boats will begin to wheelie on the trailer and rest on their rudder or out-drive until temperatures rise.  I understand if you want to save some money and choose to tarp. 

A couple examples of how the weather can impact a tarp wrap

Even the best tarp wraps are subject to the elements

Of course, I recommend shrink wrap or a manufactured , winter cover. The shrink wrap that we use is 100% recyclable. In the Spring, we send it back to the company and they turn it right back into shrink wrap. If you're looking for advice, need parts or want us to do it all, please don't hesitate to stop by the shop. We are here for you!

My sincere thanks to all of you for a great Summer season. It takes all of us to create such a great culture and it wouldn't happen with our talented crew and fantastic customers. 

"A tree falls the way it leans" and I think this place is leaning in a great direction. The Tiki Bar is closed for the season so if you come to check out the Fall colors BYOB and maybe some pants (it's getting cooler).

 

Thank you,

Craig Simson    

Marina Manager

craigs@dillonmarina.com