Winterizing most boats takes from an hour to a day.
By the time the boat is in working order, a good part of the boating season will have been lost. Repairing freeze damage takes time and all too often involves a complete engine replacement.
Winterizing inboard outboard engine crack#
Most of those who don't winterize, or don't winterize properly, only find out something is wrong in the spring when brown froth starts spewing through a crack in the side of the engine block, or what looks like chocolate milk appears on the dipstick. There is no way to accurately predict how cold winter will be in your state, so don't get caught off guard this year. experiencing temperatures below freezing. The most freeze claims over the past decade were in 2018 because of a severe winter that included snow in Las Vegas, record cold for Los Angeles, and at one point, nearly half the U.S. More than half of them would be considered warm-weather states, and only Hawaii routinely has no claims. If you live in a temperate state and aren't sure if you should winterize, look at the list below showing which states have the most freeze damage insurance claims over the last 10 years.
In the temperate South, our files include many more claims where the boat wasn't winterized at all, or where the boater was depending on a heater to keep the engine from freezing and the electricity went out. Why? Likely because boaters in the frozen North know they need to winterize, so their freeze claims almost always involve a problem with how the boat was winterized (something was missed) or the owner waited too long. Even balmy Florida has more claims than Minnesota. We’re here to assist Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM, EST at (877) 388-2628.If you're like most people, you probably think the colder states would have the most claims, but the GEICO | BoatUS Marine Insurance claims files show that the Lone Star State of Texas leads the pack with more than seven times the freeze-damage claims as frigid Minnesota. Be sure to ask about our Loyalty Rewards program for additional discounts the very next time you shop at Wholesale Marine. We offer a low price guarantee, same day flat rate shipping, and trouble-free returns. Change Engine Oil if applicable (4 Strokes)įor a great selection of boat winterization products, as well as anything your boat may need, contact Wholesale Marine.If you’ve new to prepping your boat for winter, here’s a quick overview: Outboards If you’re not certain which product is right for you, just call and ask our knowledgeable staff. Camco provides a DIY Boat Winterizer for more experienced boat owners which includes the tools you need to flush, prep, and protect your engine when your boat winter’s over. Starbrite did not forget sterndrive owners, and offers their - 100 Complete Sterndrive Winterization Kit. The kit contains everything you’ll need to winterize and descale your outboard, with illustrations and step-by-step instructions. If it is your first time, we recommend Starbrite’s Do-It-Yourself Winterization Kit.
We carry time-tested and reliable winterization products from Camco and Starbrite. It just takes some spare time, and the right supplies from Wholesale Marine! While many entrust their boats to marine technicians to prep them for drydock, skilled DIYers can capably perform many of the tasks associated with boat winterization. Wholesale Marine is your one-stop boating shop with everything your boat requires to winter over. Wholesale Marine carries an extensive line of dependable boat winterizing kits that you can consistently count on make seasonal maintenance chores go smoothly and to maximize your boating enjoyment next spring! Unless you live in the sunniest parts of the country where you can boat year 'round, right after school starts, it’s time to think about preparing your boat for the winter months ahead.
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