Winterize Your Yacht or Boat

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If you winterize your yacht or boat, now it the time to get started. As boating enthusiasts, we want to help you protect your vessel. Here are some winterization tips from our yacht insurance team. Line up storage: Do you have space on your property or will you need to rent a storage space? If […]

Global Marine Insurance: Winterizing Your Ski Boat

When winter approaches it is time to put the boat away and begin the wait for the next warm season. Storage requires special preparation to prevent damage to a ski boat. Without proper winterization, storing your boat for long periods of time may cause the internal parts of the engine and transmission to rust due to a lack of lubrication. Also, if stored with water inside the bilge, engine cooling system, or heater in below-freezing temperatures major damage could result that will not be covered by your boat insurance policy.