Quote Originally Posted by jpm537 View Post
This year is my first winter owning a boat. I still want to fish this winter to work on my techniques but I know I must winterize my boat to make sure it does not get damaged. I do not have a garage in any form at my house, not even a car port. I do have a good cover on the boat. What is the best way for me to protect my boat from having freezing problems but still having it where I can fish. I do not have the extra money to store the boat in an inside rental building either. I appreciate any help. I will forgo my fishing from a boat, if necessary, as I can always fish from the bank as I've done for years but I really want to work on my techniques. Thanks again!
I think if you plan on using the boat a few times during the winter....say 1-2 times a month you will be JUST fine with simply making sure you store the boat with the motor trimmed down. Also, maybe some fuel stabilizer. The stabilizer is only to keep the water that might be in the fuel from freezing.

My boat has never been winterized. Of course, it is also stored in an unheated garage. I should also say that it gets REGULARLY used in November, December and January. February is an off month for me, and is usually when I do any repair work and trailer work. Drain my gear lube and change, etc, etc.

THE BEST thing for your boat is to USE IT.

Later,

Geo