Boat Shrink Wrap Contract

New England Shrinkwrap (YachtShrink.com)

Boat Shrink Wrap Contract & Work Order

Please E-mail us to verify service availability before completing this form, especially if your boat is over 50'.

This is a contract & work order for the installation of a shrink wrap cover by ShrinkPro, Inc. DBA The Boat Guys, DBA New England Shrinkwrap (Service Provider) over a vessel as described below with responsibility for acceptance of contract terms and payment to be assumed by the party completing this form (Customer), whether vessel owner or respresentative party thereof.

Customer Information

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Your Name*

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Boat Information

Boat Length: LOA in Feet From Tip To Tip*

Only accepting boats up to 50' unless you check with us first

Boat Make & Model*

Boat Name

Power Or Sail*

PowerSail

For All Boats Indicate Your Fuel*

Gas- Onboard TankDiesel- Onboard TankRemovable Fuel Tank

For Power Boats Check All That Apply

For Sail Boats Check All That Apply

Mast & RIgging To Remain In PlaceMast & Rigging To Be RemovedMore Than One MastBow Sprit

Attention Sail Boaters:

A Note About Stanchions & Potential Damage

When considering shrink wrapping your boat, be mindful that the price to shrink wrap does not include additional cross bracing of stanchions to help prevent possible bending or shifting in high winds or heavy snow loads. In the past we have taped 1X3 lumber at the top of the stanchions from bow to stern on both sides as a way to allow snow to shed more easily and to prevent the stanchions from damaging the shrink wrap. This does not offer additional protection against the possibility of damage to the stanchions. Should you wish for us to install additional cross bracing consisting of 2X4 lumber from port to starboard at each stanchion there is an additional $5.00/foot charge for LOA of your boat. We cannot guarantee that cross bracing will reduce the potential for damage.

Sailboat Stanchion Cross Bracing: Our default is to NOT install cross bracing should you leave this blank

I would like cross bracing installed at $5.00/FootI do not need cross bracing

Shrink Wrap Installation Details

Our shrink wrap installation price includes the construction of a sturdy lumber framework. For vessels over 30 feet in length we will use a 2X4 lumber center beam supported on 2X3 upright legs, plated with plywood and coarse thread screws, and secured to the rail and hardware sysem of the boat with heavy duty 3/4" woven polyester banding material to create a skeleton appropriate for shedding snow/water. The price also includes all necessary padding and preparation required to prevent damage to the boat by the shrink wrap plastic and damage to the shrink wrap cover by parts of the vessel. Our shrink wrap cover consists of 8mil, white shrink wrap film, and after heat shrinking the cover we will inspect for and tape any holes created during the heat shrinking process and will install an adequate number of vents to allow for passive airflow to reduce the potential for mold/mildew to develop under the cover during the storage period. Zippered access doors may be purchased at an additonal cost and there are various sizes available which you may select from in the menu below.

You have the option of installing your own framework prior to shrink wrap installation, however, any modification we need to make in order to have your framework meet our approval for shrink wrap installation will incur an additional charge. We do not guarantee a shrink wrap cover if we have not installed the framework.

Plesae note that shrink wrap removal & recycling is NOT included in this service but is available at an additional charge for customers who have had us install the shrink wrap.

Purpose of shrink wrap cover:*

Seasonal Storage- One SeasonLong Term Storage- More Than One SeasonTransport Over Roadway To Other Location

Framework For Shrink Wrap: *

I want you to install the frameworkI will install my own framework

If you have any special framing considerations please indicate here

Pre-Existing Damage

In order for us to properly install the support structure for the shrink wrap cover, we will need to attach woven banding material to components of your boat, including but not limited to bow rails, stanchions, and cleats. These components must be in sound condition or there is a potential for the cover to fail. Please acknowledge that we can attach our framework to these components or if you have preexisting damage to these components or other parts of the boat such as hardeware, windows, lights, horns, antennae, etc. please list below so we can take measures to avoid further damage to these components.

I certify that the rails and/or stanchions and cleats are in sound condition and the shrink wrap support structure may be attached to these components.*

YesNo these components are not in sound condition so we need to discuss options.

Preexisting damage to components of the vessel or parts of the vessel we should be aware of as potentially compromised should be listed here:

Tell us about the finish of your vessel:

If you check any box other than "White Factory Gel Coat" in the menu below, it is our policy that we only bring the cover down as far as the rub-rail/ toe rail.

If the hull sides are painted or re-gel coated, shrink wrap plastic can damage the finish of your boat by scuffing against the finish due to heavy winds over the course of the storage period. Also, painted finishes are susceptible to blistering and peeling of the painted finish caused by moisture being trapped between the shrink wrap cover and the paint which can cause the solvents used in the paint to bubble through the surface, causing permanent damage. Even if your hull sides are white factory gel coat, scuffing may occur despite our taking every best effort to prevent this.

In the menus below you will have the option to select if you want the cover down over the hull sides ("White Factory Gel Coat" only), or if your boat is painted, colored gel coat, or re- gelcoated, you will select one of two methods to secure the shrink wrap to the boat without covering the hull sides. The two methods are the "Woven Banding Method" and "Tape Method" and are listed below with their Pros and Cons. We ask that you thoroughly read and understand these methods before making a selection, otherwise you may e-mail us if you need further information before making a selection.

Our Default Method For Shrink Wrapping Is To Use The "Woven Banding Method" And Only Cover To The Rub Rail/Toe Rail

What is the finish of your boat? *

White Factory Gel CoatColored Factory Gel CoatPaintRe-Gelcoated Surface

I want the shrink wrap to*

Cover down to rub rail/ toe rail onlyCover down over the hull sides

"Woven Banding Method" versus "Tape Method"

Woven Banding Method: This is when we bring the shrink wrap cover down over the rub rail/toe rail by approximately 6 inches and secure it to a woven banding "perimeter band" that runs around the entire circumferance of the boat. The shrink wrap is then heat welded to this perimeter band and several "belly bands" of the same woven banding material are attached to the perimeter band on one side of the vessel and then fed under the keel and secured to the perimeter band on the opposite side of the vessel. These "belly bands" hold the shrink wrap cover secure to the vessel during the storage period. To reduce the potential for damage to the finish of your vessel, once the shrink wrap cover has been installed, we use closed cell foam blocks backed with double sided adhesive tape that attaches to the shrink wrap cover behind the perimeter and belly bands at appropriate intervals to make sure that these bands and the shrink wrap cover do not touch the finished surface.

Pros: With the heavy winds, potential for heavy snow load, and cold temperatures that we experience in New England during the winter storage period, the nylon bands hold the cover securely and tightly over the boat whereas tape will sometimes not adhere properly in the cold and may lift off in heavy wind or during severe weather events. A heavy snow load my pull the bands taut but will not collapse the cover. The foam blocking helps to reduce the potential for damage to your finish that could be caused by the perimeter and belly bands that secure the cover to the boat.

Cons: There is the potential that the foam blocking shifts or falls out during severe weather events despite our having taped them in place. There is also the potential for dust and dirt particles to be trapped between the foam block and the finished surface and cause micro scuffing to the finish.

Tape Method: The "Tape Method" only works when there is a metal or rubber rail to attach to without touching the finished hull sides. This method involves first wiping the rub rail with acetone to remove wax & dirt, bringing the shrink wrap cover down to the rail and securing it to the rail with two layers of Preservation Tape which is a specialty tape that does not leave an adhesive residue when it is removed. As this method is more labor intensive and requires the use of more expensive tape in a larger quantity, an additional charge of $5.00 per foot will apply. This method also is very weather sensitive in that we need an absolutely calm day to install the cover and therefore cannot guarantee a service date as this must be left to our discretion.

Pros: The cover is neat in appearance an there is nothing in contact with the hull sides that can cause damage to the finish. The hull sides, in most cases, may be accessed at any time for maintenance without having to alter the cover.

Cons: This method offers NO security in the event that the tape pulls away from the rub-rail due to cold or a severe weather event. With the high winds that we experience, along with cold temperatures and moisture, the tape may not stick. If a small segment of the tape begins to lift from the rub rail, the wind may compromise the cover and potentially cause damage to the boat as a result. This method would only be suggested for smaller boats or boats that are sheltered from the wind. We cannot offer any guarantee of durability of a cover that has been taped to the rub-rail. We will NOT tape the plastic to the hull sides as this may cause damage to the finish.

I have read and understand the Pros and Cons of each installation method described above*

Yes

If you are having us cover down over the hull sides, we always use the "Woven Banding Method" so please click the box below.

Now that you've read the Pros and Cons above, please select your installation method.*

Woven Banding MethodTape Method at an additional $5/Foot Charge

Zipper Access Doors:

If you have a zipper access door from a previous installation, we will install it at no charge provided that the zipper is functional and you have removed the old tape. If you are leaving us a zipper door from a previous installation, please indicate below where you plan to leave the door so we can find it. Keep in mind that it needs to remain DRY or else we cannot tape it in place so we suggest putting it in an unlocked compartment or in a plastic tote with a lid. If you indicate that you have your own door but you do not leave it for us or if it is deteriorated to where it does not function, by default we will install a new 30" X 36" door and charge an additional $30.00 for the new door.

If you don't plan to work on your boat while it is covered, we suggest NOT installing a zipper door as a way to discourage tampering or theft.

Select Your Access Door Option: This is the installed price.

If you have your own zipper door where will you leave it for us? (DRY Place)

Shrink Wrap Service Details

Where will your boat be located when it is shrink wrapped?*

If you selected "Marina" or "Other Address" please indicate here

Service Date: Because the haul out and winterization process can be subject to many variables, we will only provide an estimated date of service and most likely will have your boat covered within 7 to 10 days of your letting us know that it is ready to be shrink wrapped. You have the option here of indicating the earliest date that you believe your boat will be ready for covering. Please e-mail us once your boat is actually ready.

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My boat is ready to be wrapped already so get to it as soon as you can!

Wrap it!

Payment Details

You have a couple of different options to select from to pay for your shrink wrap installation, but in all cases we must have payment information prior to scheduling your service date. We require a minimum $350.00 deposit in order to secure a place on our shrink wrap schedule. For boats up to 25 feet in length we require full payment in advance and discounts are not available.

You may pay an amount greater than $350.00 and if you choose to pay the full cost of your service in advance we will extend a 5% discount off of the regular price of the shrink wrap installation.

All invoicing is now done through PayPal: This is what we use for merchant services and it is the most secure, user friendly way to process your payment. Once you receive an invoice, you have the option of paying by PayPal account or by Major Credit Card. Easy to follow instructions will be on the invoice directing you to the secure interface to make your payment.

If you wish to pay by Check: All check payments must be received in advance of the service date or you may present a check to us at the time of service. No exceptions.

Pay The Full Price At A 5% Discount

Credit Card: Invoice will be sent separately via PayPal Merchant Services where you can pay by major credit card without having to have a PayPal account.Check: We will e-mail an invoice with payment instructions

Pay $350 Deposit or greater partial payment

USDPay the minimum of or an amount greater than $350.00

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We will e-mail you once we have received your Boat Shrink Wrap Contract & Work Order to confirm the details and address any concerns you may have. We thank you for your business and look forward to working with you.