Chestnuts roasting...It's that time again: time to store the boat until spring. We know our customers are familiar with this yearly ritual. We also know that a lot of folks do not have the time, or need a helping hand. What's more, most of us do not have the time to visit our pride and joy during the winter months to make sure all's well.
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We won't devote this space to yet another winterizing "task list".
Instead, we will provide a link to one which we found especially
thorough. Not surprisingly, it comes from Boat US. It's Seaworthy
magazine's excellent article on winterizing,
and it's highly recommended reading for everyone. You can find it on
our links page.
We recommend you print it out and take it with you. (Follow the link at
the bottom of the article.)
Of course, if you just want the job done, give us a call, or send us an email. We'll be happy to
help out.
The picture on the left, by the way, is the view from our boat when we were iced-in at the Gangplank marina in DC, winter of 2002. The birds are standing in the ice, and there's even a picture of me standing on the ice. Most years, we sail year 'round as long as the water is liquid. This means additional concerns and preparations to make sure the boat stays afloat when that ice melts. If you plan on keeping your boat in the water this winter, make sure that you have taken all winterizing precautions, and that you visit at least once a month. Drop us a line and let us know how we can help. Our routine maintenance may come in handy for the winter. In the water or out, the winter is also a great time to take care of those long-term projects. Tackling these now will allow you more on-water time in the spring and summer, but there are some difficulties that come up when temperatures go down. We plan on putting some cold-weather work tips up here in the coming weeks, but feel free to contact us if you are planning any long winter project and need some ideas. Sincerely Mickey and Katie, the SRT Marine team.
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