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How to Winterize Your Boats in Southwest Florida

Hamilbilt Barns • August 30, 2021

What to do to ‘Winterize’ in Southwest Florida?

Sailor tying a boat to a dock in southwest florida


Are you someone who is looking for boat winterization ways? Do you want to find more about Southwest Florida? If you said yes to both these questions then keep scrolling down because we have just the solution you have been looking for.


Florida is a travel destination that is liked by many people. It is most appreciated due to its amazing weather conditions. Usually, people living in the northern part like to visit Southwest Florida during the wintertime. One thing that you need to keep in mind if you are planning a boating trip in Southwest Florida is the uncertain rain and stormy weather. The storm can become a hurdle in your boat plan and make it less enjoyable.


People of Southwest Florida already have a boat tucked inside their houses. To keep the boat in proper condition, you must winterize it every winter season. Yes, you read that correctly. Make sure you are doing the routine maintenance and the boat is in a good condition to give you a nice ride.


How is winterization in Southwest Florida different from those living in the North?

The Southwest Florida winter season is much more forgiving than the one people experience in the Northern States. You can easily winterize your boat and also leave it on the shore.


One thing that you need to know about the weather in Southwest Florida is that it is still warmer in winter. It means that due to the humid weather, the chances of getting corrosion are relatively higher.


Important Note: Different boat manufacturers have different instructions to winterize the boats during winters. Make sure you are following the boat’s manual and doing exactly as the instructions tell you to do.


What should you do next?

Once you have winterized your boat, you must move on to the next step. You need to be mindful of the off-site storage of the boat because it can get quite expensive. You need to make sure that the boat you are planning to cover it in a tarp. If it is snowing, do not forget to brush off the snow. If you, do it at the beginning, you will save yourself a lot of trouble later.


If you are looking for a long-term solution to this issue, you can also try adding boat storage. The thing about carport options is that they help protect the boat from snow and other types of elements that may cause harm to it. Another benefit of a carport is that it acts as a barrier between vandalism, trespassing and theft in many cases.


What kind of boat storage should you build?

There are a few factors that you need to keep in mind when you start building boat storage.


Here is a list of the different factors that you should keep in mind when building boat storage:


  • Size of the house
  • Size of the boat
  • Everything you plan on storing there


There could be someone who wants to use the boat storage for other purposes such as parking their RV. So, if you are someone who has a boat as well as an RV, make sure you build the storage space accordingly. A lot of times, people opt for building a storage space with metal. It is mostly a good option for those who do not like anyone looking at their boat when passing by.


You can contact us once you are ready to build storage for your boat. We will cater to all your boat storage needs and help you build one accordingly.


We have been in the business long enough. So, you can easily rely on us and trust our team of experts to get the job done. You can contact us for whatever boat storage or garage related queries you might have. We would be happy to assist you.


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