Boat Storage Tips

1. Get the boat dry—it prevents blistering conditions. Sponge out bilge, open up bilge to air flow
2. Open up access lift outs to allow air to circulate in the engine room and bilge allowing water to evaporate from the boat's fiberglass structure
3. Cover engine room vents with plastic and tape
4. Cover exhaust ports to keep air from rusting turbo housing
5. Drain exhaust system during winterizing process. Consider removing fabric covered items
6. Get the cosmetic work done in the fall when warm days exist and people are most effective. Avoid boat projects in cold, rainy, snow weather unless they are inside the hull in a building
7. Make a mid-winter date with Willy Smith to come and stay for a weekend so a review can be made of past season results and plans mad for next season
8. Visit the local contractors who care for upholstery, curtain, fabric components to be sure they are in tip top condition. Contact Steve Price at Price's Yacht Canvas for service work. 410-822-9302

Oxford Yacht Agency 
317 S. Morris St 
Oxford, MD 21654 
410-226-5454 
willy.smith@oya.com