Mr. Shrinkwrap of South Jersey - The Hull Truth

jpbarnlight · 11-01-2004, 08:11 AM

Anyone have experience with them for winter shrinkwrap? Good or bad?

Bryce · 11-01-2004, 10:37 AM

From what I've read here on previous threads on this subject, an "airtight" shrinkwrap creates mold problems in the boat interior from lack of airflow.

Pianotunna · 11-01-2004, 11:55 AM

I attempted to use Mr Shrinkwrap. Called them in August for a December time slot and they never showed up or called. I used "Ship to Shore Marine Detailing" 609-641-6330. They do excellent work and are very reliable.

Never had a problem with mold from shrinkwrap. There should be enough vents.

jpbarnlight · 11-01-2004, 12:23 PM

interesting you say that, I just keep getting a machine, no "live" person to talk with....I hate that

Finesse · 11-01-2004, 03:19 PM

Don’t know of him ... Do you know what the cost per foot is ? Have you called any local boat yards ?? I would think any yard would be willing to do it

I personally haven't had a mold issue either .... If you kept it covered in the summer that might be different. As mentioned they will put vents in the cover ...just ask. Between the vents and the open space left back by the motor in the engine well you got your air circulation. Put a zippered door in the cover to get on and off the boat during the winter to check on things.

aubv · 11-01-2004, 04:16 PM

Among other things, there are vents specifically used for shrink wrapping. I place them high up on my boat just under my T-top, the wrap tends to bow in here. This gives the vent a little protection from the elements. Locating the vents as high as possible lets natural convection happen. If you have never gotten on a boat that is shrink wrapped, it can get quite warm. On boats with large outboard motors, you have pretty good ventalation by default and you can still access the boat if some what nimble. Small V slots cut in the wrap under bow rails also help ventilation.

fwiw

Sleeper · 11-01-2004, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Bryce - 11/1/2004 9:37 AM

From what I've read here on previous threads on this subject, an "airtight" shrinkwrap creates mold problems in the boat interior from lack of airflow.

That is a true statement if the boat has any moisture in it before it is wrapped. You really have to have a very dry boat, bilges included before wrapping. The vents are designed to help but the key is a dry boat. I used to see marina guys shrink wrapping boats the day after heavy rain or even trying ot do it in the rain....what a springtime disaster for the owner

Bryce · 11-01-2004, 11:00 PM

It appears most of you guys that say mold is not a problem are located in the northeast, where it gets ( and stays) so dang cold mold can't grow.

Afishinado · 11-02-2004, 07:55 AM

The biggest reason there is mold on a shrinkwrapped boat is they aren't clean when they are covered. If they are in salt air, the salt sticks, dirt sticks to the salt, dirt absorbs moisture. Most times we don't have a chance to clean the boat thoroughly and let it dry a day before the wrap. So it gets wrapped the way it is...
Personally I am a fan of good old fashioned canvas covers, this being one of the main reasons.