Dennis Pyritz wrote: >The most expensive is heated indoor [storage] . . . . The least expensive is >outdoor storage at $700. This does not include a properly installed >skrink wrap over which I do not have an estimate on. The other >option would be a blue/silver poly or canvas cover (truck supply) >with a proprietary or owner-built frame - a one-time rather than >yearly expense." Dennis: Many years ago, I used the blue poly tarps for winter storage. Despite my best efforts to keep them taut, the winter wind would invariably loosen the tarp, resulting in metal grommets flapping and banging against the hull. Needless to say, this is not good for fiberglass, paint or varnish. I soon switched over to shrink wrap. Although more expensive, the shrink wrap holds up much better and does a much better job of keeping ice and snow out. You might consider doing your own shrink wrap job. It's not as difficult as you might imagine and you can save a bundle by doing it yourself. The first time around is a little more expensive because you'll need to buy, rent or borrow a shrink wrap gun (a/k/a a flame diffuser ). The gun and other shrink wrap supplies are readily available at your local boating supply store in Michigan, or you can purchase them from specialty companies that will ship them to your door. (Bulk shrink wrap rolls are heavy!) One shrink wrap source by the name of Dr. Shrink, Inc. is located in your backyard (Manistee, Michigan). [See: http://www.dr-shrink.com/] I have no interest in the company other than as a satisfied customer. If this is your first shrink wrap job, Dr. Shrink's training video is a great confidence builder. Regards, Dan Stilwell 1977 61' Royal Huisman North Sea Trawler Milwaukee, Wisconsin