It is almost time for Halloween and Thanksgiving,
which marks the end of the dog days of summer. The weather is no longer ideal
for boating, and it is crucial to prepare and protect your watercraft for a
long period of inactivity. Budget
Self Storage offers long-term boat parking for your convenience. Here are
some tips for safeguarding your valuable recreational asset during the offseason:
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Thoroughly
clean your boat. Storing your boat with impurities like barnacles on it
will make them a nightmare to remove in the spring. Don’t focus on just the outside,
clean the inside too in order to avoid mildew. Turn cushions on edge so that
air can circulate around them.
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Drain
existing water. Clean bilge pumps and drain any existing water to ensure
that water does not freeze and damage expensive equipment. Remove drain plugs
and store them in an easy to find location.
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Safeguard
your engine. Replace your engine’s
old oil with fresh oil and replace oil filters. In addition, oil tends to
settle on the bottom of the engine when a boat is not being used, exposing it
to humidity and other corrosive elements. Spray fogging oil inside the
carburetor to avoid this problem.
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Go
undercover. Whether you are storing your boat inside or out, it is crucial
that it is covered. Canvas boat covers are ideal for Florida storage and aid in
keeping out pests, dust, dirt and protecting the craft from the elements.
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