keeping ranger outside?

[008wagon]

anyone one else keep there ranger outside ? garage is to small for it to fit in. looking for tips /tricks to keep it as nice as possible.

[008wagon]

i also feel like its a sin to keep it outside but its all i can do right now with what i got.

[bob1]

Can you at least put a solid roof over it?

[REW]

Put one of these up beside the garage or in the back:
http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/shel.../0000000046734

Keep the boat there - nice and safe and out of the weather.

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If you can't do that - then put on your cover, and pick up an inexpensive tarp to put over the top of that.

The tarp will keep your cover looking nice and is expendable.
the main cover will keep the interior of the boat nice.
It is also a good idea to put covers along the side of each tire to keep the UV off the tires.

[bollie27]

I too have to keep mine outside. I invested in a really good cover. And plus I usually fish out of it 2-3 times a week, so it gets a good cleaning after every use.

[008wagon]

is there a better cover than the factory one?

[REW]

You can always get a $1000 custom cover made for the boat.
But normally, the factory cover is pretty good.

In either case, if the boat is going to be sitting outside, I still like to cover the factory cover with another inexpensive "throw away" tarp to keep the sun from getting to the factory cover.

[REW]

008,
Another option is to rent a nearby storage garage to back in your boat.

[bobk]

No need to spend a $1000.00 for a custom cover. The Ranger cover is custom and they are hard to beat.

[2746]

It's the sun that causes the most damage to the boat cover as well as the tires. REW is correct.....a second cheap canvas cover over the boat cover is worth the effort and tires covers will extend the life of your tires. Can find those at a RV place or simply place smaller canvas/plastic covers over them. Protected like that and your boat will stay looking nice for a long time.