I think our boat is done for

firefly · 11-22-2009, 01:46 PM

We haven`t had our boat in the water now for about 1 1/2 years. It needs a new steering cable. My husband hasn`t started the motor either. Can this make the motor freeze up? It`s also starting to look pretty weather worn. We don`t have a garage to put it in.

Dodger · 11-28-2009, 01:22 AM

I don't know a tremendous amount about boats but maybe you could get one of those thick weighted tarps that you fine in the autos section at Walmart or Target?

Shanna · 11-28-2009, 09:25 PM

It sounds like it needs a major overhaul! Yes, if the engine hasn't been started it can seize up if you don't change oil and grease things up good first. As far as the weather damage, a good scrape and repaint can take care of that but all in all, it sounds like your boat needs some work.

lovelife · 11-30-2009, 10:05 AM

If it hasn't been started for over a year, you might not be able to get it going. I would take it in for a tune up. Then make sure to buy a cover for it when it is out in the weather. You can get a cover for pretty cheap if you search. We just bought one at Walmart for our boat and it was less than $100.

Foxyloxy · 12-01-2009, 11:22 AM

$100 for a tarp sounds like a reasonable investment to make in order to keep the boat in good shape. I would rather spend the $100 on a tarp than buy a new boat, lol. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it would seem to me that a boat motor that hasn't been started in a year and a half would have similar problems to a car that hasn't been started for a long time.

Dodger · 12-02-2009, 07:05 AM

I know you see those commercials that say you can pour this mixture into your gas lines and motor etc and it will keep your boat ready for action for years. I wonder if it is true? Did you guys do any storage techniques to prevent damage?

firefly · 12-15-2009, 11:51 AM

We did have a tent type cover over it. But we had a huge wind pop up and blew the thing right onto our roof. It broke the poles. I had to get a cat out of the boat the other day and boy did it stink in the cabin. We have had a lot of people stopping by asking if we want to sell it. By the looks of it, and knowing the motor may not start, we probably won`t get much for it. It`s a shame because it was a nice boat at one time.