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Preparing Your Boat For Spring

Jan. 31 2023 Seasonal By New England Watersports

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Now that winter is drawing to a close, New Englanders are preparing to remove their boats from storage to enjoy the spring weather out on their favorite lake. In order to ensure that your boat is ready for your upcoming adventures, though, there are a few steps you’ll want to take to fix it up first. Here are the tasks we recommend you do when you’re dewinterizing your boat.

Perform an Inspection

Before you do anything else, throw off your boat’s cover and do an interior and exterior inspection of your craft. You should even inspect the cover, actually: make sure that it’s still reasonably waterproof, clean, and free of holes.

Your boat’s interior needs to be relatively clean and free of pest infestation. Signs of critters include droppings, chewed food or materials, nests, holes, or scratches. You’ll also want to watch for mold, mildew, corrosion, and rust, which need to be addressed before you take your boat anywhere.

Check the Engine

Take off the nacelle on your boat engine and look over the components carefully. Connections should be secure and free of corrosion. Your spark plugs should be whole in their casings. Fluids need to be cleaned and topped off; an oil change is probably necessary after months of storage. Always fill up your fuel tank as well.

Clean It Up

Taking the time to wipe down your console, sweep the deck, and hose off your hull can make a real difference when it’s time to bring passengers aboard. Everyone loves a clean boat, so spend an afternoon getting yours all ready. You can wipe down vinyl seats and use an air deodorizer in your cabin to freshen things up.

Need some assistance with spring boat maintenance? Get in touch with the New England Water Sports service department so that we can help you out. If you’re looking to buy a boat instead, stop by our Maine dealership in Naples today to check out our wide stock of new and used boats for sale. You can also discuss financing options with our sales team. New England Water Sports serves our customers near Long Lake and Sebago Lake, ME.