Although there is still some good boating left this fall, we recommend planning ahead to help ensure your boat is safe when the freezing temps hit. Call Lewis Boats service department at 636-949-9926 to schedule your winterization.

Here are a few things you can do before bringing your boat in for winterization.

1. It is a good idea to thoroughly clean the inside of your boat before putting it up for the winter. There is nothing worse than finding out you left some food or bait in a compartment and finding out in the spring that the local critter population did the cleaning for you.

2. Another good tip is making sure you have taken out any wet towels or clothing. These items can produce some serious mold issues over the winter months.

3. Checking your cover for any deficiencies before putting it up for the winter will help ensure your boat is high and dry during winter storage. We also offer a shrink-wrap package if you would like to be sure it stays dry.

4. Winterization is also a good time to change oil, lower unit gear lube, as well as any fuel filters your engine’s system may have in place. We have included a coupon on our most popular winterization package that includes changing the oil and lower unit gear lube, just present it when you drop off your boat, either on your phone or in print.

These are just a few of the many things that you can do to help ensure you have a great boating experience when it is time to head out in the spring.

To save yourself the worry of wondering if you have everything done, bring your boat to us and rest at ease this winter.