[Davex]

Should you decide to go it alone, we’ve assembled these basic tips to help you winterize your boat and keep it in top condition during the off-season.

[gaetaneelle24]

It is important to thoroughly clean your boat inside and out before storing it for the winter. Any dust, grime, or barnacles that are on the exterior will be much easier to clean now than after winter. Once you have the outside clean, you may want to apply a polish to create a protective barrier from rust and dirt.

[Remizor]

If you plan to store your pontoon boat out of the water, you should disconnect the battery and store it someplace cool, but remember to fully charge it beforehand, and to top off the charge throughout the winter.

[Truth Prevails]

After covering with a tarp or shrink wrapping, bring the boat inside and you’re all set for winter storage.

[SiBorg]

Now access your carburetor. Prepare your fogging oil and turn the motor on. When you spray fogging oil into the carburetor, the engine will stall, so apply the fogging oil just a little at a time. We want the fogging oil to cover the inside of the engine and it needs to be running for us to be able to do that. here

[rainerfox]

Place the new separator in and tighten it by hand. Make sure to fill it with fuel first though, or the engine will not work properly. Turn it on and allow it to run for a few minutes to get the stabilizer into the whole system. more

[alkor]

The next step is to clean the whole boat. First, clean everything on the boat including carpets and furniture. It will be easier to clean everything sooner because any stain will have set in deeper after winter, not to mention the damage that winter itself can bring. [links]

[kelvie]

I recommend testing to see that everything is in order before proceeding. Remember to always ensure that water flows into the water intake. Running the engine without water will damage it, so be careful. Keep the engine just above neutral to keep the rpm manageable.

[bitplane]

It won’t hurt to have some fogging oil on the socket points so coat it as well. Apply a bit more fogging oil before placing the new spark plugs. here

[BillyBobBob]

A thorough cleaning of the interior allows you to take away any form of water that builds upon the deck or on the seats of the boat. This, if left unattended for long, would create mildew, rotting the ship from the inside.

[hewhocutsdown]

Follow these few simple tips and tricks to avoid having to shove out thousands of dollars for repairs.

[rainchains]

Once you’ve coated the spark plug cylinders, make sure to run the engine once without the spark plugs inserted. This will spread the fluid and provide a protective layer throughout. Next, replace the plugs without connecting the cables, making it ready for storage. here

[esop]

But a few simple steps can help keep things in top condition. One of them would be to winterize your pontoon before going to the off season. You could also get it done by a professional.

[joeydangerous]

Pontoon boat maintenance is essential throughout the year. Pontoon boat winterization is as important as any measure you can take to ensure your boat will be at its best when next year’s boating season comes around.

[williams9gross]

Take out anything that’s not “tied down,” and store indoors if possible. In particular, remove any electronic equipment (sonars, GPS, etc.) Try to minimize what has to ultimately stay onboard, and this will provide a bit more peace of mind over the winter knowing such items are out of any inclement elements that may arise. here

[Pas]

There are several important steps that should be taken to effectively winterize your boat.