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Old 08-06-2014, 04:49 PM   #1
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Default Shrink wrap supply time

I know it is only the first of August and hopefully us Midwesterners have at least 2 and 1/2 more months of boating but I went ahead and ordered my shrink wrap roll. It is a 24 x 50, 7mil roll from Dr. Shrink.

I usually have enough left over to do the Jet Ski which is great. I already have enough tape and nylon strapping from last year ready to go for 2014.

Just a straw poll here but how many of you shrink wrap your boat?

Have it done by the marina or yourself?

Happy Boating

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Old 08-06-2014, 08:56 PM   #2
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Roger curse you for starting such evial thoughts this early

You could have kept it to yourself for at least another month.
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Old 08-06-2014, 09:32 PM   #3
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I shrink wrap myself. The gun is expensive but u save a ton in the long run.
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Old 08-07-2014, 02:11 AM   #4
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Sorry Mike ...no polar vortec yet...

Shrew...yes I have one myself and well worth the money. +1 on saving money.

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I store indoors, year around, no shrink wrap here.
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Old 08-07-2014, 03:06 PM   #6
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Hey #7. I plan to store my boat at Big Water over the winter. Does it get cold enough to justify winterizing?
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Hey #7. I plan to store my boat at Big Water over the winter. Does it get cold enough to justify winterizing?
Yes--it can get very cold.
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Don't you store at Big Water as well? Have you had them do the winterizing?
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Don't you store at Big Water as well? Have you had them do the winterizing?
Last year, time got away from me and I had them do it.

In years past, we usually do it ourselves.
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Old 08-07-2014, 08:33 PM   #10
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Thinking about doing it myself... Can you guys recommend a heat gun that won't break the bank?!
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Old 08-07-2014, 10:03 PM   #11
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Diggin..... Hunt for a sale.........These guns for some reason are over priced fart blasters.......They can be any where between $500.00 to $1000.00. I brought mine at

www.Jamestowndistributors.com on sale for $495.00. It is the Shrinkfast brand name which I recommend.

I googled shrink wrap guns and came up with a lot of different websites and prices all over the map. All you need after that is an LP tank and most use the little ones that you can get at the gas stations.

Same as the guns I shop around for wrap, tape and other supplies that you might need. Dr Shrink prices are pretty good but shop around and see what you can find in your area.

You tube and Jamestown have a bunch of tutorials to watch and show you how its done.

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I have a Shrinkfast as well.
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