Boat Winterization

Posted by Alan Sorum Oct 8, 2007

For most of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it's time to start thinking about pulling the boat and preparing it for winter. There are several articles here at Boating and Sailing that can assist you in planning for this important work. Experienced boaters know that putting some extra effort into properly preparing their boats will pay off in less commissioning work come Spring.

Six Common Boat Winterizing Errors - The Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.) releases the six most common winterizing mistakes made by boaters based on insurance claims history.

Blocking, Shoring and Jack Stands - Hints on how to block and shore your boat correctly for off-season storage and boat winterizing activities.

Boat Winterizing and Dry Storage - Taking a few extra steps now in winterizing your boat will make it easier to prepare and return to the water next season.

Boat Hull Preparation for Painting - Good hull preparation can reduce bottom painting costs and impacts to the environment.

Ethanol Fuel Problems for Boaters - Continued problems have been reported by boaters using ethanol blended gasoline. Mitigate many of these issues with a little proactive work on your boat.