| Storing your boat will keep it safe from damage | | | | them. You will also need to drain the water from |
| that can be imposed upon it during storms, the | | | | the bilge region and also the lines. Make sure that |
| winter, or just not using it for a long period of | | | | the drain plug is kept out. |
| time. Before you do put it away you need to | | | | Wash every nch of your boat as well as the |
| have it serviced. Bring it to your mechanic and | | | | carpets. Wax the outside and make it almost |
| ask them to look it over to see if there are | | | | looking like new. By doing this you will assist to |
| problems with it. | | | | keep the boat from eroding. Do not forget to |
| You should first fill up the gas tank and ensure to | | | | grease the engine, shaft, winch, and under the |
| add some fuel additive. By doing this you will aid | | | | cowl. |
| to prevent any fuel oxidation or erosion from | | | | When you are finished with this you are not |
| occurring. If you plan on storing it for a long | | | | ready to keep it in a big shed on your property |
| period of time than take away any cushions, | | | | or cover it with a form fitting boat covering. For |
| liquids, fishing tools, gizmos, or other items that | | | | simple storage during the season that you are |
| are not built into the boat. | | | | constantly using it all you require is an air arch |
| Make sure to leave the compartments open so | | | | boom tent. This will allow you to keep it in the |
| that they have the ability to ventilate and prevent | | | | water but shelter from the weather. All of these |
| anything from growing inside if they are wet. Fully | | | | are simple to utilize and can be purchased at your |
| charge anything on board before disconnecting | | | | nearest sport or fishing store. |