Examples of a Winter Storage Checklist

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

• Fill Fuel Tanks and add a fuel stabilizer.
• Empty and flush black water tank.
• Empty fresh water tank use a non-toxic antifreeze per manufacturer’s directions.
• Winterize black and fresh water tanks as necessary based on weather.
• Clean bilge area
• Check zincs and replace as necessary.
• Check and clean water strainer.
• Clear barnacles and debris from hull fittings.
• Trickle charge batteries every 30-60 days.
• Vent boat to prevent mildew.
• Remove drain plug.
• Turn off all battery cutoff switches.
• Flush sea strainer system with fresh water then winterize if necessary based on weather.
• Inspect and verify position of all sea cocks and shut off valves.
  

ENGINES

• Follow Yamaha engine maintenance requirements for winter storage.
  

GALLEY

• Empty, clean and freshen refrigerator.
• Remove all dry food from storage.
  

As the Prop Turns webinar episode on winterizing.