During the winter, your boat must be serviced and not just stored if you want the boat to make it through Wisconsin’s harsh winter and be ready to go come springtime. Excessive damage occurs to boats due to winter service not treated as compulsory by owners. If your boat is in storage for months, it has to deal with challenges summer boating doesn’t create. Dealing with those challenges now stops expensive problems later.
Boats that launch without a hitch in spring do so not by luck. Those that require emergency repairs do so because they did not receive the required winter service. Maintaining a proper winter service contract will protect your investment, save you money and provide you front row seating on Lake Michigan when the ice finally melts.
Winter service goes beyond basic winterization. Winter servicing includes repairs and maintenance your boat requires during the storage period. The difference between keeping your boat secure and getting it repaired while on the hard.
Clever Kenosha boat owners store their boats cleverly over winter. These great people don’t just park their boats until the spring. These great people do work that would delay launch or cause summer failures. The move to get boats out of storage will mean that they will come out in better condition than they went in.
Comprehensive winter service provides protection from storage and maintenance needs. It meets your immediate winterization needs and anything that can be serviced off-season.
Your engine doesn't just need attention when you are going to launch, but when it is in winter storage. An oil and filter change using fresh oil and compositions that will protect internal engine components while the vehicle will not be doing any driving. Because old oil is acidic and contains contaminants that can cause corrosion in storage, an oil change in the spring is not as effective as one done in the winter.
When the winter season comes along, service and inspections of the cooling system allows one to spot issues before they become a catastrophe. The risk of overheating that damages engines and spoils boating days can be lowered by replacing the impeller while storing your boat for the winter. If your cooling system is equipped with new impellers during winter service, it will begin working properly from the first start.
This will help protect your engine investment thanks to effective cooling.
During winter storage, getting your fuel system serviced helps prevent problems caused by old ethanol fuel. In winter you can add fuel stabilizer, change your filter and check your fuel system to make sure everything is working for spring. Not servicing the fuel system for winter leads to carburetor clogging, fuel fouling and hard start problems.
Comprehensive engine winter service looks after all systems that can benefit from off-season attention to prevent the engine problems that delay launches and cause emergency repairs.
Batteries experience damage if not serviced in winter. To keep batteries going strong in winter but ready for spring, battery testing and charging system inspections should be a priority. Battery winter service means cleaning the terminals and checking the connections. Furthermore, we ensure that all batteries receive the appropriate charging during their storage.
In winter service, we check your electrical system for corrosion and failed connections as well as any other issue that might strand you out on the water. In Wisconsin, humid air and varying temperatures make electrical systems age faster and service in winter essential for reliability.
The winter service for the comprehensive electrical system catches problems early on, helps prevent corrosion damage, and ensures the electrical systems will be in proper working order when needed.
Getting the hull inspected and serviced is a breeze. Addressing small cracks, blisters or gelcoat damage during the winter service prevents water ingress and further damage. Hull repairs that are done during the winter storage must cure before being put in water so as to achieve maximum effectiveness.
Having a boat serviced during winter ensures that the bottom is painted at the beginning of the season. Scheduling bottom painting while in winter storage means no spring haul-outs and offers the best possible protection. Having a clean and well-painted bottom improves performance and saves fuel the first time out.
Changing zinc during winter service and inspection stops corrosion damage while the zinc anodes are active. The replacement of the winter zinc is less hassle and cheaper compared to corrosion damage.
The whole hull and bottom winter service means your boat comes out of storage protected and in good order.
During the boating season, props receive a lot of use and winter service is the perfect opportunity for a thorough inspection and reconditioning. Damaged and bent props cause harm to performance, increase fuel usage, and create vibration damaging to other components. You can recondition or replace props during winter service to get a better launch from the first day of the season.
A shaft check can identify wear, corrosion or misalignment before they cause expensive damage during winter service. If shaft problems are resolved during the winter storage, it will prevent the possible failure of the shaft.
The rudder and steering system must be checked during a winter service. This is to ensure that it can still safely and reliably handle the boat. If there are any loose connections, worn parts, or corrosion found during the winter service, then they will be fixed. Otherwise, these issues will not compromise safety.
During winter storage, getting the running gears inspected and serviced means all components will be in good order for the next season.
Plumbing systems get more than just winterization in winter service. Having a pump inspection, hose replacement and system checks in the wintertime will avoid any leaks and failure to completely destroy your day on the water. The winter service recognizes aging components before they fail to enable planned replacement.
The inspection of canvas and upholstery during the winter service reveal the damage caused by their use during summer and their conditions of storage during winter. Repairs performed in winter will prevent further deterioration and ensure everything looks fine for the season.
Checking electronics during a winter service makes sure all systems are working well. Fixing your electronics issue during winter storage saves you from frustration when you discover them on trips.
We give your boat a complete winter service check, ensuring nothing is missed and everything is serviced.
Kenosha has great marine service facilities and is at a convenient location for winter boat service. Our heated indoor storage areas allow for proper servicing work within a controlled environment. This indoor area helps ensure that any repairs cure correctly. It also helps avoid any of the complications that outdoor winter work produces.
During winter months, service providers do thorough work and not in the rush that comes with the spring season. Taking time means they're not rushing and it is easier for everything to get fully checked.
Having parts at this time of year means there will be no backorders and delays. Having the correct parts and proper installation of the right components in your unit rather than accepting substitutes or waiting weeks for availability.
The starting point in effective winter service planning is the honest assessment of your boat. Professional marine technicians are able to provide a thorough inspection and a recommendation for your boat’s winter service.
Think about the age of your boat, when it was last serviced, and any problems from last season. Older boats usually require more service in the winter while newer boats only require some maintenance and inspection.
Upgrade your winter service for guaranteed reliability this spring. Money that you pay for winter service saves you from a large money outlay in the event you need emergency repairs. It allows you to access your boat stress-free, knowing that it has had the proper attention.
Contact your marine service provider early to schedule winter service. Winter has more flexibility than spring does. By scheduling in the winter, your boat will get more ideal attention, and you will also receive your preferred scheduling.
Attention quality service providers: Along with your storage arrangements for the winter service, perform your work while it’s off the water. By working together in a proactive way, communities will save time and money compared to the normal maintenance work done piecemeal during the season.
An in-depth costing of the recommended service in winter makes it easy to prioritize and budget. Evaluations that are honest will concentrate on what your boat really needs and not other work.
Boats that receive correct winter service launch well in spring. When other boaters find problems and schedule repairs; properly serviced boats start first time and run reliably from day one.
Boats that get a winter service enjoy more time out boating in the spring than others. This winter service investment has given us an early season advantage.
Use the winter months wisely to get your boat in shape and ensure it’s ready to go when spring arrives! A proper winter service gives more reliability, a lower repair bill, and more time on Lake Michigan instead of repairs.
For boat owners in Kenosha, Great Lakes Yacht Sales offers complete winter service, protecting your investment and ensuring success in spring.
