Spring Launch??

Rocky · 03-26-2007, 09:05 AM

My boat is at Shep's and I was wondering is it safe to have the boat put in at Ice Out or should I wait a couple of weeks after?? I have to let them know 14 days in advance. Thanks.

Merrymeeting · 03-26-2007, 09:34 AM

You might want to check your insurance policy first. I was surprised a few years ago to discover that mine only covered in-water from May 1 to Nov 1. Longer periods will cost more.

For my use, that time period works.

codeman671 · 03-26-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocky

My boat is at Shep's and I was wondering is it safe to have the boat put in at Ice Out or should I wait a couple of weeks after?? I have to let them know 14 days in advance. Thanks.

You should be fine, I would not worry about engine freezing at that point. I usually have a boat in the day they call it, if not a few days before. Watch out for floating debris though.

Rocky · 03-26-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocky

My boat is at Shep's and I was wondering is it safe to have the boat put in at Ice Out or should I wait a couple of weeks after?? I have to let them know 14 days in advance. Thanks.

sorry about the spelling, I meant Launch.

WinnChill · 03-30-2007, 02:11 PM

Long range computer models are showing another cold spell around the 8th or 9th of April. Be cautious for another chilldown.

Cheers!

Rocky · 03-30-2007, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the heads up, I sent my form in to Shep's and decided on May 5th just to be safe.

parrothead · 04-02-2007, 04:40 PM

FLL how did you boat make it through the winter?? Your's could be considered the first launch of the season.

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Rocky Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Spring Launch?? My boat is at Shep's and I was wondering is it safe to have the boat put in at Ice Out or should I wait a couple of weeks after?? I have to let them know 14 days in advance. Thanks.

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parrothead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Merrimack, NH Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	FLL's Boat FLL how did you boat make it through the winter?? Your's could be considered the first launch of the season. __________________ If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane

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03-26-2007, 09:34 AM	#2
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 305 Thanked 801 Times in 369 Posts	You might want to check your insurance policy first. I was surprised a few years ago to discover that mine only covered in-water from May 1 to Nov 1. Longer periods will cost more. For my use, that time period works.

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WinnChill Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Long range computer models are showing another cold spell around the 8th or 9th of April. Be cautious for another chilldown. Cheers!

03-30-2007, 07:53 PM	#6
Rocky Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the heads up, I sent my form in to Shep's and decided on May 5th just to be safe.