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Jay Gadsby

05-05-2018 02:50 PM

A different take on DIY for boaters

Hey guys,

so, I am a very diy boater. Maintenance to repairs to, well, you name it. So, with that being said, how many of you have built your own covered storage? I am in Texas, the sun sucks, the Heat is oppressive and it rains mud... before I buy another boat (I am fairly set on one of two, same length different manufacturers) I would like to build a covered storage .

I have a levelled piece of the yard where I parked boats before, but even covers can't keep Texas out. Was thinking of a pole type setup with a roof similar to the house to keep it clean. Prengineered trusses seem to be a good way to go, I am assuming 24 OC... anyhow, just wanted to see of any of you crazy cats have any experiences to share...pics are cool too... thanks all!

Mohavvalley

05-05-2018 11:32 PM

Maybe better off skipping the trusses and just building a tilted roof with sheet metal screwed down to the roof for wind sheer. Depending on how wonder it gets there make it able to sustain 120 to 140mph plus.

Blueabyss

05-06-2018 09:12 AM

If you have the room and money, Build it mini Barn style. Then you can add lean to sides one it later.

Chris

Romeomikehotel

06-03-2018 07:40 PM

Have you thought of those prefabbed building/she’s things?

Captain YARRR

06-05-2018 09:50 AM

I don't know about your community, but in my town, the city has been awful to work with to get the all clear to build anything.

ph1971

06-05-2018 03:02 PM

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...0bb82d013.jpeg

Built this last year. Works great and lean to wings are coming soon.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9824f72c4.jpeg

This is a Northern tool winch that has no trouble lifting a big block.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...3ef42bbab.jpeg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...63683b0e7.jpeg

Hand crank winches lift my engine hatch clear and dry during the rebuild.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...5060ea7d8.jpeg

kevinb230

06-07-2018 05:54 PM

How much does something like that cost?

ph1971

06-08-2018 06:38 AM

I’m probably in it around $3000 with the wiring and hoists. It takes several weekends to get it done.

Baja Rooster

06-08-2018 01:11 PM

I got a 1/2 ton chain hoist for like $80 from Harbor Freight and I love it. I don’t do production and like how slow it is and able to do slight movements without the jerkiness of electric hoist.

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