As the end of boating season approaches, it’s time for boat owners to start thinking about getting their vessels ready for the winter months. An important part of this preparation is winterizing your boat properly to avoid damage from freezing temperatures. But what exactly does the winterization process involve and how much should you budget for it? Here’s a breakdown...

Key Takeaways Winterizing protects engines and components from damage when storing boats in freezing temperaturesFlush saltwater systems, drain sea strainers, exhaust manifolds, block drain plugs and replace gear lubeFog the engine by spraying storage oil inside cylinders through spark plug holes to prevent corrosionDrain cooling, fuel, and water systems along with separators and filters and add stabilizers to remaining fuelRemove...