Boat Storage Tips:
- Prepare your engine for winter including: drain and flush the cooling system; drain and refill the crankcase; apply oil to the inside of each cylinder through the spark plug holes; and other preservative actions as needed.
- Clean the hull, decks, cockpit, bilge, compartments, lockers and the exterior of engine.
- Wax your boat before storing.
- Drain fuel lines, pumps, carburetor and tanks or fill completely and add fuel stabilizer.
- Leave all floorboards up, doors, ports, drawers, lockers and skylights open, and hatches partly open
- Carefully fit a well-made cover, provided with ventilation ports. If boat is to be stored outdoors, make sure there are no low spots in the cover that will hold rainwater.
- Place a cover over engine. Do not leave the engine exposed to the outdoor elements.
- Check all trailer components including tire pressure and jack add lubricant if needed. Cover tires if they are exposed to outdoor elements.
- Note your dates of registration, tags, certificates and insurance, etc. and plan for renewal if they expire during your storage term.
- Review your owner's manual for additional system storage tips.