Along with the glorious spring, summer and fall boating seasons in Maine comes the reality of winter and winterizing your boat for the season. Winterizing your boat is an important investment that is part of being a responsible boat owner. Ironically, because proper winterization is so imperative most cold weather states like Maine and Michigan report among the lowest number of winter-related boat damage.
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| Your engine and lower unit need special care during the winterization process. |
Proper winterization means much more than applying shrink wrap or covering your boat. There are five key steps that are required to ensure the electrical, mechanical and structural systems of your boat are in proper working order when it comes time to launch your boat next spring. Remember, your insurance policy may not cover damage done by lack of maintenance or neglect.
Key Steps to Winterize your Boat
1) Clean your boat
2) Prepare the engine and lower unit
3) Winterize your freshwater and waste systems
4) Ready the cabin and interior
5) Apply proper covering and review final checklist
