Keeping an aluminum boat in a wet slip

[shanemc]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

 

[airshot]

Marriage?

After 55 yrs, my container was gone wayyyyy back when !!

 

[Crazyboat]

Call me Crazy(boat), but do you feel like taking a $100 gamble? If so, take a queen or King size good quality inflatable mattress and park your boat on top of it. Inflate the bed and your boat should sit out of the water. you'll have to work out how to keep the pump from submerging, but I'd say give it a try. If you do, post some pics, if you don't, oh well.

 

[flatheadsteve]

Call me Crazy(boat), but do you feel like taking a $100 gamble? If so, take a queen or King size good quality inflatable mattress and park your boat on top of it. Inflate the bed and your boat should sit out of the water. you'll have to work out how to keep the pump from submerging, but I'd say give it a try. If you do, post some pics, if you don't, oh well.

They make plastic docks that you can drive the boat right up on. https://www.ez-dock.com/product/opt...XuGFP81tJLdisnIu2ulLEyNweONZMVERoCC3IQAvD_BwE

I've seen these on big lakes...seem pricey though

 

[Crazyboat]

They make plastic docks that you can drive the boat right up on. https://www.ez-dock.com/product/optimus-boat-port/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=Product - Optimus - Performance Max&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtNK8BhBBEiwA8wVt9wzMnK9JxmkXO8Dyzr0qYuXuGFP81tJLdisnIu2ulLEyNweONZMVERoCC3IQAvD_BwE

I've seen these on big lakes...seem pricey though

They work but are expensive. I went with a KING mattress figuring you have to figure out how to secure it and keep the blower above water. To me, if I had a tin boat (especially a small one) I'd give th idea a go just for pisses and giggles.

 

[lightflyer1]

What is the cost? I don't want to get a quote from them. Just want to know how much it cost. I have a simple boat that is not all that expensive. Can't see buying anything like that if it cost more than the boat.

 

[flatheadsteve]

What is the cost? I don't want to get a quote from them. Just want to know how much it cost. I have a simple boat that is not all that expensive. Can't see buying anything like that if it cost more than the boat.

The name brand one's start @ 3-5k for a 16ft boat. Like everything you can probably find a Chinese knockoff for less on Alaibaba or the like.

 

[lightflyer1]

The name brand one's start @ 3-5k for a 16ft boat. Like everything you can probably find a Chinese knockoff for less on Alaibaba or the like.

More than my boat, motor and trailer cost. I'll just deal with the trailer. Haven't had any issues with it anyway.

 

[flatheadsteve]

More than my boat, motor and trailer cost. I'll just deal with the trailer. Haven't had any issues with it anyway.

If I lived on the water and it was literally in my backyard it might make sense. Think I'd rather have a lift though . I havent kept mine on the water for more than 2 weeks at a stretch and what's left on the hull after is easy enough to power wash right off.

 

[Crazyboat]

More than my boat, motor and trailer cost. I'll just deal with the trailer. Haven't had any issues with it anyway.

Look on craigslist for used stuff. Go to a local marina, some may be left behind and the marina would dump it on you for a couple of hundred.

 

[Crazyboat]

https://www.amazon.com/BEYOND-MARIN...ne+air+bags+for+flotation,aps,65&sr=8-45&th=1

For $400 this supports over 1,000 pounds. Drive right up on her.