Winterization

It’s absolutely critical to properly winterize your boat to avoid damage, no matter whether it stays in the water or spends time on the hard. Follow our time-tested boat winterization advice and tips to ensure your boat comes through the winter safely and you’re ready to get back on the water as soon as possible come spring.

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Coping With Winter

Coping With Winter

Visiting your boat during the winter could save you a lot of headaches in the spring.
What You Need To Know About Boat Covers For Winter Storage

What You Need To Know About Boat Covers For Winter Storage

Debating whether to use a reusable cover instead of shrinkwrapping this winter? We put a number of common boat storage covers to the test.
To Winterize Or Not To Winterize?

To Winterize Or Not To Winterize?

Unless you live in Hawaii, there is no question that putting your boat away well prepared for the down season has long-term benefits.
Do I Really Need To Winterize

Do I Really Need To Winterize

If you look at the most recent GEICO | BoatUS Marine Insurance ­winterizing claims analysis over the last 10 years, the answer is a resounding 'yes'.
Winterizing Resources

Winterizing Resources

There's work to do to ensure your boat makes it safely through the winter. BoatUS has your back with our comprehensive list of articles, checklists, and videos to ensure you don’t forget any important steps.
Electric Heaters

Electric Heaters

If you're tempted to leave your boat with a heater running this winter rather than winterizing, consider these examples.
How To Winterize Your Boat

How To Winterize Your Boat

Boats properly stored ashore and winterized are most likely to hit the water without damage and be ready for on-the-water fun come spring.
Long Winters Nap

Long Winters Nap

Protect, maintain, and drain your outboard before putting it to bed so it will be raring to go come spring.
Winterproof Your Boat

Winterproof Your Boat

Whether you live in Alaska or Alabama, these nine winterizing steps will get you back on the water faster come spring.