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Boat Storage Tips

Although we may not have storage for your boat, we can certainly provide you with boat storage tips!   It is important to properly care and store your boat to not only extend its lifetime, but also make your Spring easier! Need to know more? Stop by our facility to talk to our manager for storage tips!

boat storage tips

­­­­Boat:

-Prevent flat spots on tires and hull damage by storing the vehicle on jack stands

-Wipe down boat to remove salt water

-Leave interior doors and lockers open to circulate air

-Open all drains to prevent damage from freezing                            ­

-Remove electronics, food items, and fabrics

-Change your oil filter and oil

-Boats left for extended periods should be stored with a full tank of gas and an appropriate fuel stabilizer

-Plug pipes / openings with bronze wool (prevents rodents)

-Refresh the coolant system

-Spray with fogging oil

-Loosen or remove drive belts

-Disconnect battery

-Attach a proper winter cover