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If the winter season is quickly approaching, this guide will help you prepare your watercraft for mother nature's icy grip with a few easy steps.
Step 1: Check the owner's manual
Check your boat's owner's manual for specific steps and any recommendations for winterization.
Step 2: Clean and repair the hull
Clean the hull thoroughly. Remove grime and barnacles using a power washer. Repair cracks to prevent ice damage.
Tip
Schedule any major repairs in the fall since repair shops and marinas are often busiest in the spring.
Step 3: Remove electronics and cushions
Remove electronics, such as a GPS or fish finder, as well as cushions, and store them inside before vacuuming and cleaning the boat's interior.
Tip
Apply a mildew protector to any vinyl and purchase a moisture-absorbing product to prevent mold in moist areas.
Step 4: Stabilize the fuel
Fill the gas tank and add stabilizer, and then idle the engine to move everything through the hoses before disconnecting the fuel line.
Step 5: Protect the engine
Protect the boat's engine by flushing it with fresh water and applying fogging oil to the pistons and fresh grease to the propeller shaft.
Step 6: Replace the oil and remove the battery
Replace the engine oil and the oil filter and add antifreeze according to the owner's manual. Remove the battery last.
Step 7: Cover the boat
Cover the boat with a waterproof canopy and use structural supports to prevent heavy snow from damaging parts. Secure it tightly with rope and tape.
Did You Know?
The 1,100-foot long, 151,000-ton Queen Mary 2 is only 117 feet shorter than the Empire State Building is tall.
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