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Winter Storage Sling or Block-1992 CMY 43

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Winter Storage Sling or Block-1992 CMY 43

Postby rgaidies » September 6th, 2019, 4:06 am

Just purchased a 1992 CMY 43 twin Cummins diesels
Spec weight claims 28,000 pound weight.
Question???
I have the option of winter storage on slings within covered storage or blocked up on land.
Which method is recommended?
My concern with slings is perhaps not having proper support evenly distributed over the winter lay up.
I know there are recommended location for slings identified which I assume is good for the crane lift but is it acceptable for long term storage?
Dare to discover by losing sight of the shore!


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Re: Winter Storage Sling or Block-1992 CMY 43

Postby darrenlife » September 6th, 2019, 7:24 am

I suspect I was in the same marina last winter as you’re currently in as there is only one marina with covered slips in Georgian Bay.

My boats had always been on stands until last winter on slings and would prefer the slings. I’m not an engineer but felt that the load appeared to be distributed more evenly. My 410 has a wet weight of 31,000lbs and had 4 straps, two on the sling marks and two in between those.

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Re: Winter Storage Sling or Block-1992 CMY 43

Postby rgaidies » September 6th, 2019, 7:35 am

I assume you were at Queens Cove. Thats my preference. Just want to make sure the support is sufficient
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Re: Winter Storage Sling or Block-1992 CMY 43

Postby Viper » September 6th, 2019, 7:43 am

Either way is fine IMO. Both methods have been used for decades. As long as she's secured in the slings from being blown all over the place in high winds, you should be fine. Blocking is perfectly acceptable when done right, the hulls are designed for it. If they block on land, will they shrink wrap you, and who covers that cost?

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Re: Winter Storage Sling or Block-1992 CMY 43

Postby darrenlife » September 6th, 2019, 8:00 am

rgaidies wrote:Source of the post I assume you were at Queens Cove. Thats my preference. Just want to make sure the support is sufficient

Yes, Queens Cove. They were great, just a little pricey for me.
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Re: Winter Storage Sling or Block-1992 CMY 43

Postby pepmyster » September 8th, 2019, 7:06 am

We use blocks and then shirk wrapped. Works great for us.

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