Buying a boat is one of the biggest investments people make in their lives, and as such, it's important to take care of that investment with the proper care. One of the biggest questions people have about boat maintenance concerns storing your boat during the winter. Whether you live in a climate where the temperature regularly drops below freezing, or in a region that is more temperate, there are a number of considerations to factor in when you're deciding on when and how to store your boat in the offseason.

Blue Water Ships Stores in Foley, AL, provides comprehensive winter boat storage solutions for Baldwin County. Once the temperature dips in the fall, dry boat storage can help boat owners save money because it allows fiberglass body boats the ability to dry out and avoid deterioration. 

Boats that remain in the water year-round have a better chance of developing osmotic blisters that can ruin fiberglass laminate. Winter boat storage can also be pivotal in helping you assess cosmetic issues on your boat that are normally concealed under the waterline. Taking your boat on land will allow you to check if your boat may need any paint, fiberglass, or gel coat touch-ups, and it helps to protect your marine electronics and equipment from moisture.

Taking a boat out of the water for winter storage also allows you to better assess the condition of the engine, electronics, plumbing, and underwater gears, so you can know when service or repair is needed. In addition to winter boat storage, Blue Water Ships Stores sells top brands of marine electronics, boat and RV generators, boat parts, and accessories that can help you get back on the water in time for spring. Some of the top brands of boating accessories that Blue Water Ships Stores carries include Raymarine, Garmin, Primo Grills, Yanmar Marine, Tohatsu, Lowrance, Blue Sea Systems, and more.

For more information on Blue Water Ships Stores winter boat storage, or to learn more about its premium marine equipment, call (251)943-4179 and visit them online.