With winter season just in the nearby corner, it is important to start thinking of storing your boat before it starts freezing over. It is necessary to prep your boat before storage, but also essential to determine the right storage method. Before putting your boat away there must be proper safeguards put in place to protect your boat from elements such as several months of corrosion and mildew build up.
In preparing your boat you must make sure all items in the boat are properly extracted and emptied.
- Remove all fabrics including leather, and use moisture absorbent products to avoid mould build up.
- Empty the water tank in the boat and dry out all areas to discourage mildew.
- All electronics should be removed from the boat.
- The boat’s engine and other components must also be properly checked and lubricated.
- Start by spraying the engine interior with oil for rust protection.
- Make sure that the fuel tank is full before storage and perform any oil change to eliminate rust impurities.
- All batteries and drive belts must be removed to avoid a dead battery and cracked belt while in storage
- The exterior of the boat must be properly waxed to avoid potential rust during storage.
- Finally, seal off all openings, and cover your boat with a snug fitting fabric to protect from moisture and dirt.
No matter your location, the best method to keeping your boat protected through winter is through self storage. By investing in a self storage unit to store your boat you are guaranteed several comforts including security and convenience. At Hanover storage, we have the right sized spaces available for your boat. Our seasonal storage facility gives you the comfort of security for your watercraft. You also have access to your boat at anytime during the winter while in storage, either to perform maintenance or take it out during a rare warm day.
By prepping your boat and investing in a safe secure storage unit, your boat will be ready for the next warm season to hit the water!
For more information on our storage units, please contact us
A great method in maximizing your garage is designating space to all items with definite categories in mind. A great example, for sports lover, is store all sports equipment on one side of the garage and lawn care items on another side, allows items to be easily located when needed. Furthermore, you can use this method to structure your space with your current floor plan. We suggest that household items, should be closer the home doorway; items that are used more often should be easily accessed from outside. Seasonal bulky items such as ski equipment should be placed in hidden spaces within garage, that doesn’t take up primary space.
Thinking vertically saves enormous space in the garage. Garage walls can be useful when storing and inexpensive to utilize. A great start is recording the dimensions of the garage to determine use of space. An important way to maximize garage space is through overhead shelving which reserves premium floor space and keeps items out of sight from pets and children. Overhead shelves can be used to also store seasonal sporting gears such as skis. fishing poles, kayaks and snow boards. Open shelving and racks on the wall, are also another great use of space in the garage instead of cabinets. Open shelves are easy to mount and can be multilayered to fit your desired categories.
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