Rich,
I've been doing the same thing for a while now with good results.
Trailering cover taught(a T post in the center between consoles), all compartments open, all stuff removed to shop, batteries filled completely and fully charged, gas treated, motor down, GPS and depth finders removed to shop also, 1 tupperware container with moth balls between the consoles on the floor and 1 at the opening created by the cover going "over" the motor controls. 2 mouse traps on the transom in front of the opening on either side of the motor facing out. I run an extension cord to a fan and run it 24/7 on low. The mouse traps are for cats etc that will get in there but you must leave an opening for air exchange or you're just creating a perfect environment for mold to grow. Condensation will occur and there must be air movement. There are some battery operated fans here and there that would be good. You'd just have to check em and change the batteries a couple times. Shrinkwrap would be good if it was completely dry and stored in a constant temperature(warm) area.
I've had "0" problems over the years with this program. Good luck and hope to see ya in the spring.
Mark

I am glad that I can provide an outlet for you to vent your igrunce.

As Larry says them older guys didn't care.  But since I can't store the boat at the apartments where I live then I would at least like to be sure that it was not rotting away in a storage yard.  And since there are so many backseats available for the few times that I will go out this winter it is better to store it for the winter.  And I am just looking for the best solutions.

Now Larry open mouth, insert 3 percs, swallow and listen to "I got one...I got a strike...it's a big one, Son"

Rich

There is a boat down the street from the high school that has that done. It looks pretty cool, like new boats do when they are shipped. probably works really good.

Guys... I think Rich wants answers, not ridicule.

Rich, personally I haven't shrinkwrapped, and don't know anybody who does.  But, I've heard of people doing it in harsh climates.

WIMPS.....
Did the guys who started this club worry bout rain....rats....or mold?
NO!
Of course their boat did not run into the 30-40 thousand dollar range but they worried not about these triffles.
My point is....well I have no point but just to say........put a heater on the boat...the rats are getting cold!

Dieharders don't shrink-wrap their boats for the winter. Unless I guess you live somewhere where everything freezes over. Then you tow it onto the frozen lake, drill a hole, and fish through the ice from your boat....

Has anyone done the "shrink-wrap" process?  There is a place in Sumner that does it for about $160 I think.  Might be something to look into for next year.

Rich

Driz-air makes dehumidifiers that are not powered, you just pour in a bag of crystals and then empty out the water once in a while.

Try Home Depot...

PHATOOIE......  whatcho talkin bout Willis?

Oh....and Rich.....those are not Almond Roca's in that kitty litter!

Hhhmmm.....do you saute them in it or just baste them over the coals?

Thankis for the info guys.  I think I will look into that battery powered dehumidifier and the kitty kitter idea.

Rich

I heard that peppermint oil works well for rodents.

Yeah I have that problem with my Tinner! So I just took my limited abundance of tackle out. I just cart from my basement to my boat when I go out it's easy since I can store it in or of those cloth tackle bags!

Good point Rob.  Although I never had that problem with my aluminum boat, it is a fairly common issue.

When I stored my tin boat outside, my problem was moisture in the storage compartments.  Despite using a waterproof tarp, my compartments were mold factories.  This was because my compartments were not waterproof at all.

To remedy this, I used small blocks of wood to prop open all the compartments during storage.  This virually eliminated the problem.  Of course, that leaves your stuff vulnerable to theives, so I really, REALLY bundled up the boat in that tarp!  I used rope and multiple bungee cords.  It was the equivalent of a combination lock because you had to figure out how to undo everything.

Of course, you need prop up the tarp accordingly so water/snow/ice doesn't accumulate anywhere.

One thing that happened to my old boat when I kept it outside was having mice get in it. This probably happens all year long, but good time to bring it up. They chew the wires in your boat up. I noticed they were there when I found a bag of sunflower seeds eatin up and some holes chewed in a sweatshirt. Some mouse traps I guess would work. I never caught any, and they just disappeared after awhile.