My winter cover

[oldjeep]

I store my boat in my garage over winter and do not jack the tires off the concrete, maybe I should?

I can't even imagine how I would get my boat on jackstands in the garage. The one side is 2" from a wall. Last boat was stored that way 9 years (single axle), with one failed tire in that time (curb hit). Current boat has been stored that way for 4 years (tandem), one failed tire (road debris)

 

[oldjeep]

My neighbors were complimenting me on my winter cover so I wanted to show off my work.

-Chris

You sure they were not stopping by just hoping to find out that the chrome creation wasn't going to be sitting in the yard for the next 6 months?

Looks like a good job.

 

[roffey]

I can't even imagine how I would get my boat on jackstands in the garage. The one side is 2" from a wall. Last boat was stored that way 9 years (single axle), with one failed tire in that time (curb hit). Current boat has been stored that way for 4 years (tandem), one failed tire (road debris)

when my boat is in the garage my swim platform hits the back wall and the foldaway tongue is less than an inch from the door. I have to back the boat in inches at a time and then push it the last little bit. Oldjeep, you are right, I could not put the trailer on jacks even if I wanted but the trailer sits all summer outside. Hmm wonder if I should change that or not. No boat on the trailer, just trailer. No question or hijack here just thinking out loud...

 

[gtochris]

You sure they were not stopping by just hoping to find out that the chrome creation wasn't going to be sitting in the yard for the next 6 months?

Looks like a good job.

lol, quite possibly!
Living in a lake community we have alot of boats around here, after we are done using the lawn tractor (and going through the gate) we are able to back the boat up on the other side of our house next to the gate so it's mostly out of sight.

As for flat spots on tires, I find they always work their way out in a few miles or after being moved. I stored a few muscle cars on all 4 tires over the winter and they were just fine. I try to always park on boards/ blocks so the tires don't sink and have the moisture under them. I normally clean/ dress the tires on the boat trailer like my SUV/ car.