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Shrink wrap
can protect and help organize a gift basket of fruit, but what do you do
if your gift is a boat? Boats can be shrink wrapped, too.
Shrink-wrap systems use a plastic film made of PVC, polyolefin, or
polyethylene. This film is wrapped around an object and heated to
conform to the shape of the object to protect it from moisture, dirt,
and other hazards of display, storage, or travel. A shrink-wrap system
may be small and inexpensive or large and automated, costing tens of
thousands of dollars. DVDs, videos, CDs, artwork, newspapers, mailers,
and packages are typically shrink wrapped before transport.
Shrink wrapping a boat presents unique challenges. A boat cannot be put
through an automatic shrink-wrap machine. Special heavy-duty shrink-wrap
films must be used to wrap boats for winter storage. These heavy-duty
films come in blue, white, and transparent. Shrink wrap can also protect
boats stored during warm weather. A special chemical in the polyethylene
film keeps it soft and flexible and protects it from breaking down in
ultraviolet light. Films for boats can be up to 35 feet long and cost
between $100 and $400. You can purchase instructional videos for about
$20. With the right training and equipment, you can shrink wrap a boat
in about 10 minutes. After wrapping the boat in film, you walk around it
and shrink the film with a propane-powered heat gun. The heat gun costs
about $300.
You may also use this same heavy-duty shrink wrap on RVs or cars for
outdoor storage or on buildings during remodeling to contain the dust,
dirt, or asbestos.
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