However, we’ve seen the occasional customer keep our wrap on their boat for years with success – but it’s not typical. In short, it all depends on the stress presented by the environment, but 6 months to a year is a reasonable expectation.

Can you trailer a shrink wrapped boat?

If you plan to trailer your boat while it’s wrapped, you need a “bullet wrap”. This is an aerodynamic design which incorporates strapping and a thicker plastic, to account for the strong winds encountered when towing. Be sure to mention that you’ll be towing it, before your shrink wrapper goes to work.

How much does shrink wrapping cost?

A roll of shrink-wrap can range from $100 to $300, plus shipping. Plus you need vents, strapping, a zipper door, vertical supports, a shrink-wrap knife, tape, adhesive spray and protective gloves. As indicated, the scariest part of shrink-wrapping is dealing with open flame.

Should I shrink wrap my boat for winter?

Why covering your boat during storage is necessary A good boat covering will protect your boat from unnecessary damages and moisture accumulation. If you have enough budget, you might want to consider shrink wrapping your boat for winter season storage.

Why do you shrink wrap a boat?

Shrink wrap (when properly installed) can last years and provide waterproof, hassle-free protection to your valuables, and shrink wrap with UV inhibitors can save your valuables from unnecessary damage from UV light. Any size boat from a jet ski to your largest yachts can be shrink wrapped at their location.

Should you shrinkwrap your own boat?

Shrinkwrapping your boat is recommended for almost all boat owners. However, not all can afford to do this. You should know that unlike other types of boat maintenance processes, the shrink wrap process cannot be done by yourself, especially if you have no prior experience.

Why to shrink wrap your boat?

Shrink wrap should never be used on boats with Imron-type paint on the hull, as the heat required to seal the wrap will damage the paint. It’s also important to keep the flaming heat gun away from bottom paint. You might have a choice of wrap colors, commonly including white and dark blue.

Why to shrink wrap my boat?

Provides the best waterproof protection. It’s plastic,so it doesn’t need any special treatment to be water resistant.