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I am planning on taking the Cafe to SW Florida over the winter and have two storage options; a dry-stack building or a lift on the canal. The dry-stack would keep the boat away from the water, but I would probably do a better job cleaning her up on my lift.

My goal is to minimize corrosive effects while having a degree of convenience. Thoughts on which option is better?

Maritime_Eng

If you have a lift availible I would go that route. Some of the dry stack places around here can be rough on boats.

PromoProducts-BP

I'd agree with Maritime Eng, go with the lift behind the house if you can. Just make sure you had a really solid cover and wash VERY frequently. My dad keeps his Intrepid in FL on a life next to the house on the intracoastal. Definitely more convenient and rack storage facilities get a lot more salty then you think and can be very rough on boats (the old Hideaway).

joefitness123

Lift and wash frequently to keep the salt away..

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If I used a dry-stack it would be Sanibel Harbor. For the lift out back I do have a full boat canvas, but am wondering if I am better off to put a roof over it and take the cockpit cover off from time to time to air it out.

joefitness123

Airing out is a must in order to avoid mold/ moisture from settling..roof is also good, but take into consideration what angle the property sits on as compared to the sun.. The sides if not fully covered will take a beating from the sun..

klaw

What did your insurance man say about it