Storing inflated sib on trailer...cats

[slipperyox]

Anyone any experience if cats ca/will damage a sib on a trailer?

[willk]

I have more than a little experience of cats and inflatables.

• They LOVE inflatables on trailers, I think because of the elevation and shelter/sun trap thing.
  
• Mine (and they are Legion) appear to be able to teleport into an inflatable, without being observed.
  
• They don't seem to have much interest in inflated tubes, which is a good thing.
  
• They DO like scratching timber uprights and vinyl cushions, so prepare carefully.

[slipperyox]

Darn it.
I wonder what type of cover could be used, or will they just crawl under it..

[Steve509926]

Will someone confirm, t'is the 13th April and not the 1st ?

[smallribber]

Although Cats claws are very sharp I have never known them to puncture rib or sib tubes. They do however like sleeping on boat covers and cause duks that later fill with water when it rains

[willk]

Originally Posted by slipperyox

Darn it.
or will they just crawl under it..

They'll try! That said, if you make sure the transom area is closed up, they'll struggle. Maybe a drop on riser that sits over the transom. And a stick to keep the cover from sagging.

On the upside, many on here worry about rodent damage to their wintering charges. Not you!