Winterize inboard boat7/11/2023 Use the proper amount of fuel stabilizers to fill fuel tanks.Never dispose of them in the trash, on the ground, down the drain or down a storm drain. Carefully collect these fluids for your marina or municipal oil recycling program. Use small containers of oil and other hazardous cleaners. Use absorbent pads to catch drips or small spills during maintenance. Winterizing a boat’s motor and outdrive creates a lot of waste oils.Always expel bilge water away from storm drains and bodies of water. Use an absorbent pad/cushion in the bilge to capture all oily waste, then have your marina pump out the clean water. Empty bilge water for winter storage to reduce the chance of a spill and to ensure that the bilge pump is not harmed by ice.If a wash pad is not available in your area, please use a tarp under your boat to capture any paint chips or debris. If your boat needs to be pressure washed, locate a Clean Marina with a wash pad designed to prevent contaminants from entering the water. Use non-toxic, phosphate-free, biodegradable cleaning products to clean your boat.Check the Division of Parks and Watercraft’s interactive Boating Access map for more information. Sewage holding tanks should be emptied before winter storage so find your nearest pump-out facility.Remove all visible aquatic plants and animals from your boat, motor, trailer and other equipment before leaving the access area.This autumn, when the leaves start turning brilliant colors, remember to follow these best management practices for environmentally friendly boat winterization: Boat Cleaning Taking a little time in the fall to get your boat and motor ready for winter means that you can be one of the first boaters out on the water next spring. Regardless of where your boat is stored (inside or outside), much care is needed to protect your boat engine.įor boaters who aren't comfortable doing their own maintenance, all the procedures may be performed by a qualified marine technician at your local boat dealer. ![]() Whether you choose to do it yourself or have your marina or storage facility do it for you, winterizing is the best way to prepare your boat for the season to come. Winterizing a boat and motor is the most important maintenance a boat owner can perform to help ensure safe boating next spring. But there is more to it than just taking boats out of the water. It's time to pull in the docks, rafts, lifts and boats for another season. Fall 2022 DNAP eNews - Prairie Restoration.
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