09/25/2026
Boating season is undoubtedly coming to an end soon, How you store your boat can make the difference from a great spring start on the water, or a headache waiting under the cover.
We always encourage a full detail on your boat before putting it in storage for the winter! There’s a few reasons this makes sense.
1. Putting your boat away dirty makes it much more likely to have mold, mildew, ants and mice damage over winter. Dirty lake water, left over snacks and sodas, and a wet bilge are all the perfect breeding grounds for these issues.
2. Water spots & oxidation have time to set in. The Gel coat on your boat is porous, just like a sponge. Putting your boat away lets the mineral deposits from waterspots and lake lines, and oxidation from the sun set it even further giving you a bigger headache in the spring.
3. Nobody wants to work on a dirty boat! making sure the bilge, engine bay, and driveline is clean makes things much easier to work on and notice any issues. Rubber hoses, plastic covers and seals are susceptible to mold over time that breaks down the material.
4. Heated storage is always best, but the boats that are in freezing temperatures throughout winter are crucial to have put away clean to prevent these issues over time.
If you have a boat and you want to make sure it’s ready to go on the first nice day next spring, give us a call! 3308635900
