The winter season is upon us, and if you haven’t
taken your boat out of the water yet then it’s likely time to do so. But boat
storage for the winter isn’t as simple as pulling it out of the water and
hauling it into your backyard or to a boat storage facility. Both winter
weather conditions and long periods of storage can put wear and tear on your
boat, and can end up causing your boat to require costly repairs and
painstaking maintenance once spring and summer roll back around.
Here are some tips to help you store your boat this
winter:
1. Keep it clean! Get it spic and span. Once it's
hauled out, remove the bilge drain plug immediately. Then give your boat's hull
and decks a thorough scrubbing to remove gunk, grime, slime and barnacles.
Leave plenty of time for everything to dry before it goes into storage
containers. Give the interior a thorough cleaning, too. Clear out the
refrigerator, lockers, and any other materials that can spoil or mildew over
winter.
2. Consider climate-controlled storage containers. A
climate controlled boat storage unit, or indoor heated storage, is the best way
to ensure your boat is protected from the often harsh winter conditions. Both
the temperature and humidity will be controlled in your unit, thus preventing
freezing and the accumulation of excess moisture on your boat.
3. Consider convenience and lease terms. Boat
owners like the flexibility of being able to pick up their boat at any time. In
addition to offering easy, drive-up access to our boat storage buildings, also consider
boat storage that offer flexible lease terms. Choose indoor or outdoor boat
storage based upon your needs. No matter what you choose, your boat will be
ready to go when you are.
4. Know the downsides. It can be extremely expensive
to rent a large space for boat storage. The price goes up if the boat storage
facility offers climate control, extensive security features, and more
benefits. Storage rates often increase along with the size of the boat making
it extremely expensive to store large boats that are perfect for families.
North Loop Self Storage
1440 N. Loop Fwy Houston, TX 77009
(713) 489-9073
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