Long term boat storage (12 months)

[Stuewe]

Looking for any suggestions on the best way to store my boat for my next deployment. A friend said winterize it and store at any indoor facility.

It's a 2007 with a 150 Optimax.

Agree? Disagree? Other ideas?

[bassindon2]

I would agree that boat be winterized and then go a few steps further.

1. Remove batteries and have someone put trickle charge in these once each month.
2. Remover Wheels/Tires and have Trailer on blocks to prevent flat spotting tires and bearings.
3. If you suspect that there might be a mouse problem then also place mothballs in open type containers in all compartments and on top of deck to repel any critters. Given half a chance they will devour your wiring.

[genemelow]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bassindon2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would agree that boat be winterized and then go a few steps further.

1. Remove batteries and have someone put trickle charge in these once each month.
2. Remover Wheels/Tires and have Trailer on blocks to prevent flat spotting tires and bearings.
3. If you suspect that there might be a mouse problem then also place mothballs in open type containers in all compartments and on top of deck to repel any critters. Given half a chance they will devour your wiring.
</TD></TR></TABLE> I would add have a buddy check on it at least once a month

[Z518 Comanche]

[285_PRO_XL]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bassindon2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would agree that boat be winterized and then go a few steps further.

1. Remove batteries and have someone put trickle charge in these once each month.
2. Remover Wheels/Tires and have Trailer on blocks to prevent flat spotting tires and bearings.
3. If you suspect that there might be a mouse problem then also place mothballs in open type containers in all compartments and on top of deck to repel any critters. Given half a chance they will devour your wiring.
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This is what I would do as well...


And thank you