You know that winterization is important to the longevity of your investment, but do you know when to winterize your boat? Before we dive into the answer, it is important to understand what winterization is and why it is important. Our roundup on top blogs on boat winterization will help cover the basics, as well as our tips to prepare for boat winterization. Let’s dig into the subject of when to winterize your boat.
Why winterize your boat
Boat winterization is a crucial part of keeping your boat in tip-top condition and is non-negotiable if you live in a climate that dips below freezing during the winter months. It is important to prepare your boat for long-term winter storage to remove any water or liquids to prevent freezing and causing damage to critical systems. The process of winterizing a boat should be started well before the temperature dips below freezing.
When to winterize your boat
Depending on where you live, the winterization process can begin before the temperature dips below 40° Fahrenheit (4° Celsius) but hopefully you have been preparing to winterize well before then. It is essential to make your preparations early, such as where you will store your boat for long-term storage, as storage spaces and slips may book up in advance of the winter months. In any event, you will want to have your preparations made for when your boat is ready to be stored, as well as all of your boat cleaning and boat repair and maintenance supplies ready to go.
We recently posted on why cleaning your boat’s interior is essential for winterization, so having boat cleaners and boat accessories readily available when you pull your boat out of the water is an essential part of the winterization process. As always, BoatLIFE® offers free ground shipping in the continental U.S. for any orders over $49, so shop smart and bundle your purchase to save time and money. Now that’s thinking ahead!
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About Life Industries Corporation
Founded by Mr. Edwin Kehrt on Long Island, New York in 1959, Life Industries Corporation formulates, compounds, labels, packages, and ships various chemical compounds. Parent company to BoatLIFE, RVbyLIFE, and AeroLIFE Industries, the organization relocated to its present home in North Charleston, South Carolina in 1995. Grace L. Schmidt, Mr. Kehrt’s daughter, has been president since 1987. This year marks the company’s 66th anniversary.
