Harsh winter cold temperatures in combination with snow, sleet and ice can and will cause significant damage to improperly stored marine investments. Sterndrives, inboards, outboards, hulls and trailers all require some level of winter protection. The level of provided care will extend or reduce internal combustion engine lifespans, upholstry, carpets and hull integrity and overall appearance.
The number one decision is the type of storage for your craft over the winter period. Are you going to choose the Superior Program of inside storage (stored properly inside a specifically designed building) or outside Basic storage where the boat is encased in plastic wrap? To aid in this decision please click on this link... Inside Storage versus Shrink Wrap. Superior Inside Boat Storage will be more expensive than Basic Shrink Wrap Storage methods.
Huntsville Marine does provide inside and shrink wrap storage services. It is our opinion that proper inside storage systems provide best care paractices and extends the lifespan of marine equipment. Inside boat storage as in all storage must be done right....no shortcuts! It is not that it is inside a building it must also include proper preparation, storage, startup and testing.