Winter storage.

[Bdsp1234]

Guys, with your boats being shrink wrapped for winter storage , do you open and leave open the fuel tank inspection plates? I have the cuddy door and all other hatches open.

 

[Fishtales]

I don't leave anything open. I use damp-rid and starbright mold strips.

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The shrink comes over the engines and there is a gap both sides that air can get it. Never a problem.

 

[seasick]

Leaving openings may invite critters to nest or worse.

 

[Fishtales]

I agree. That being said, some of the critters that can do some extensive damage can get in any crack or hole.
You could put some mice poison (green blocks) on a small board in the cockpit. They eat it and then get thirsty. Then the poison gets them. Works for mice, chipmunks and other small critters.

 

[Clark.N]

I agree. That being said, some of the critters that can do some extensive damage can get in any crack or hole.
You could put some mice poison (green blocks) on a small board in the cockpit. They eat it and then get thirsty. Then the poison gets them. Works for mice, chipmunks and other small critters.

I tried those green blocks and had no luck. Live traps worked for me and you can then determine what to do with the critter.