Winterization
Protect your engine and hull over the off season with a proper shutdown before the cold sets in.
Schedule Winterization
Do Not Let The Cold Do The Damage
Water left sitting in an engine block or lines can freeze and crack components that are expensive to replace, and fuel left untreated over several months breaks down and gums up the fuel system. A proper winterization protects the engine, fuel system and plumbing through Michigan's coldest months, so your boat starts clean the following spring.
We are factory trained on the brands we sell and service, including Yamaha, Skeeter, G3, Avalon, SunCatcher and Paddle King, and we winterize Yamaha Waverunners as well.
A Complete Shutdown For The Off Season
Every winterization visit works through the engine, fuel system and plumbing so nothing is left exposed to a hard freeze.
Engine Flush And Fogging
Cooling passages are flushed clear of water and the engine is fogged to protect internal components through the off season.
Fuel System Stabilized
Fuel is treated with a stabilizer and the system is run to circulate it, so nothing breaks down or gums up over winter.
Plumbing And Livewell Drained
Fresh water lines, livewells and washdown systems are drained and treated with antifreeze so nothing cracks in a hard freeze.
Battery And Storage Prep
The battery is tested and prepared for storage, and the boat is left ready to move directly into indoor or outdoor storage.
Schedule Your Winterization
Fill out the form below and our service department will follow up to confirm a time that works for you.
Drop It Off And We Handle The Rest
Drop Off
Bring your boat to whichever of our three Michigan locations works best for you.
Full Shutdown
Our technicians flush the engine, stabilize the fuel and drain the plumbing per the checklist above.
Ready For Storage
Your boat is left ready to move directly into indoor or outdoor storage, or we can arrange that for you.
A Service Department Built To Protect Your Investment
Factory Trained Technicians
Trained on the brands we carry, including Yamaha, Skeeter, G3, Avalon, SunCatcher and Paddle King.
Warranty Work Honored
We honor all manufacturer warranty work and favor any recalls that turn up during an inspection.
Three Michigan Locations
Howell, Waterford and Pinckney all handle winterization on the same trusted schedule.
Honest Communication
If an inspection turns up something beyond the standard visit, we explain it before any extra work begins.
Winterization FAQ
An engine flush and fogging, fuel stabilization, draining the plumbing and livewell, and a battery check, so your boat is ready to move straight into storage.
Scheduling before the first hard freeze gives our shop time to complete your visit before temperatures drop enough to cause damage.
Yes, we winterize Yamaha Waverunners as well as boats and pontoons. We currently do not service Sea Doo personal watercraft.
Yes, ask about indoor and outdoor storage options on our Storage page when you schedule your visit.
Use the request form above, or call our service department at (800) 226-3050, and we will follow up to confirm a time at whichever location works best for you.
Ready Before The Freeze?
Get your winterization on the calendar before the first cold snap hits.
Schedule Winterization