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chewyjr18

10-01-2011 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mariah212Z (Post 3517452)

I guess if you plan to keep the boat forever its ok. Selling though would be a problem.

The bottom of my 1995 Mariah looks brand new and could not take away that shine.:eek:

Always wondered about it.

not true... most every boat that is for sale around here (riverside ca) is a havisu boat... and most every boat in havisu is beached at one point or another.

45Tripps

10-01-2011 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 3517443)

Never have and only would in an emergency. Just anchor off shore a little ways.

Jay Gadsby

10-01-2011 07:50 PM

I beach mine from time to time, but I don't typically drive up, I will cut off short, jump out and pull her in by hand. On the way out, I spin her by hand, push it out at least 4' deep and give her a mighty push before jumping in and starting. My gel coat is happy and clean, and no rock issues this way.

Mariah212Z

10-01-2011 08:03 PM

Your area is an exception I guess

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewyjr18 (Post 3517457)

not true... most every boat that is for sale around here (riverside ca) is a havisu boat... and most every boat in havisu is beached at one point or another.

I guess if all the boats are in the same condition in one region of the country it doesn't matter?

I can conclude from your above post that beaching does scuff/damage the gelcoat?

I understand this is the choice of the owner but just wanted to know if the wet sand would have an effect. Thanks for the info.

Toddler

10-01-2011 08:17 PM

I have no problem beaching mine. As others have said I've ripped about 12-18 inches of my keel off from missing the trailer. As much as I didn't want to I have a keel guard on it to protect the repair.
http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/p...p/100_1769.jpg

matt

chewyjr18

10-01-2011 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddler (Post 3517538)

powel?

also could someone elaborate on a keel guard? may consider adding one for some extra protection.(launch ramp, trailer mishaps)

Toddler

10-01-2011 08:56 PM

Here you go....

http://www.keelguard.com/keelguard.html

Before

http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/p...tombefore4.jpg

After

http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/p...0/100_3284.jpg

matt

hunster

10-01-2011 09:04 PM

Freaking trailer Queens , Stay home and keep your junk alll waxed up in the driveway and see how much fun you have. :eek:

Dave M

10-01-2011 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hunster (Post 3517569)

Freaking trailer Queens , Stay home and keep your junk alll waxed up in the driveway and see how much fun you have. :eek:

LOL! Reading this thread reminds me of the no shoes, no food, no smoking, etc. etc. threads.

A boat is a depreciating asset. Just like a car or a truck, it's going to show signs of wear. A few scratches on the bottom isn't going to have a huge impact on value. Particularly on a 15+ yr. old boat.

I try to keep my boats in as good shape as possible. But, you can't turn back time.

Oh, and they say a sanded bottom makes you faster! :drink:

cheech

10-01-2011 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave M (Post 3517571)

Oh, and they say a sanded bottom makes you faster! :drink:

Yep, so why not? People need to look at what there bunks do to the bottom anyway. About the same.

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