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Prevent Spring Surprises by Winterizing Your Boat Like a Pro

Jul. 24 2024 Seasonal By Yankee Boating Center

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Every boat needs attention throughout the year. It’s easy to give it the TLC it needs when you’re using it all summer long. However, the winter freeze can damage your vessel, so winterizing your boat is a seasonal must-do.

If you skip winterizing, you'll likely encounter some unwelcome spring surprises when you take it out next season. You could discover mildew, pests, plumbing problems, or a damaged engine. Prevent the hassle by storing your boat appropriately using the tips in this guide!

Never Skip Your Winterizing Ritual

Winterizing your vessel can help protect many expensive parts of your boat, including the electronics and engine. When the boating season draws to a sorrowful end, boat owners must complete a checklist of chores such as draining fluids, flushing the engine, disconnecting electronics, cleaning the interior and the hull, and storing batteries.

You’ll want to budget the time and money to do this annually because skipping this critical process can be asking for expensive repairs come spring.

Professional Winterization for Ease and Confidence

If you want complete peace of mind, put the professionals in charge! Talk to our team at Yankee Boating Center about our winterizing services. We have the tools, materials, and experience to do the job right the first time.

DIY Winterization Tasks

If you want to winterize your boat yourself, we’ve got a quick starter list of some of the tasks ahead of you. We suggest you find or build a list specific to your vessel and follow through on every item. If something’s missing from the list, you'll want to add it so you remember it next year.

These are tasks that most boats require for safe, secure winterization:

  • Thorough cleaning, inside and outside
  • Oil change
  • Flush coolant
  • Disconnect battery
  • Disconnect electronics
  • Winterize your livewell
  • Cover and store your boat

We hope you find these tips helpful when storing your boat before the temperature plummets. If you need more maintenance advice or want to upgrade your vessel to the latest model before the season ends, contact Yankee Boating Center. We have a fine selection of premium boats for sale and can help you find your dream vessel sooner than you think. We proudly serve Lake George and Diamond Point, NY, so reach out today!