I use mine year round. and do any maintenance, as needed. if yours has sit all winter, you might want to check the wheel bearings on the trailor. and grease them. and check all your lights, and replace any bulbs needed. check and change the oil in the lower unit. check all fuses and wire connections, clean spark plugs, and replace with new ones if you like. put new gas in the tank. fill the auto oiler tank. check your fire ext. go and pay your taxes, and get new sticker. put your fishing tackle in the boat, and your ready for some time on the water.