Winterize Your Boat

Best Boat Winterize Service Sioux Falls

Summer has officially ended, which means it’s almost time to say goodbye to your boat for the season. But… there’s more to do than just smile and wave.

Getting Your Boat Ready For Winter With Boat Shrink Wrap

Getting your boat ready for winter requires quite a few steps — all done to keep it in the best condition possible. Through freezing temperatures and fearful weather, winter can wreak havoc, but not if your boat is properly protected for the off season.

Best Marine Service Near Sioux Falls

Boat winterization is one of the best things you can do to protect your investment in the off season. Aside from choosing the right storage for your boats, getting your marine craft ready for winter is as important as getting it ready for boating season. Vern Eide Marine has the best marine repair shop in the Sioux Falls area.

Looking For The Best Boat Repair Shop In Sioux Falls? Vern Eide Marine!

Need repairs after high winds or debris came across your boat? We know what it takes to battle elements in South Dakota's four seasons. We can help! Not only do we have winterization service, but our marine service experts also conduct repairs, can add on any accessories you purchase from our shop, order custom equipment, and more.

Because boats and engines differ, start by checking your owner’s manual for any winterizing instructions. Then, feel free to consult our official checklist for winterizing your boat.

• Perform multi-point inspection noting any maintenance or repairs that should be made.

• Perform engine oil and engine oil filter service.

• Perform lower unit gear lube service. Replace sealing washers.

• Lubricate engine grease fittings.

• Treat the fuel system with stabilizer and run engine to disperse stabilizer into all fuel components. 

• Verify proper engine operation.

• Remove drain plugs from engine to drain water and fill engine with non-toxic biodegradable anti-freeze (in-board.)

• Purge water from live-well pump and hoses, and fill with non-toxic biodegradable anti-freeze.

• Purge water from bilge pump and hull.

• Fog the engine cylinders with an aerosol fogging solution (2-stroke.)

• Disconnect or remove battery/s if requested.

• Perform complementary trailer inspection.

• Inspect trailer wheel bearing and seal condition. Add grease to bearings if needed.

• Torque trailer lug nuts to specification.

• Inspect tire condition and set pressures to specification.

• Inspect trailer light operation.
   

Give your boat 100% protection during the off-season.

Shrink wrap systems are a great way to protect boats stored in the off season, build temporary structures to contain construction dust or cover unused equipment. Shrink wrapping creates a versatile waterproof barrier that stands up to the environment.

Best way to ensure your boat is ready for winter is to have our Service Department perform a winterization for you, with shrink wrapping. You could buy boat wrap kits and DIY, but why not have the pros take care of your boat? Shrink wrapping provides a waterproof barrier for your marine craft, requires little maintenance once installed, and sheds snow while protecting your craft from the harsh high winds of winter.

Completely covering the boat helps to keep out rodents and protect canvas from bird droppings, dust and debris. Because it is heat tensioned, shrink wrap eliminates pooling and sheds snow to reduce the risk of collapsing from snow loads. The tight material remains stable in high winds and will not chafe gel coat and paint.

Key Benefits of Shrink Wrap 

• Provides a waterproof barrier that will protect the boat all winter and require little maintenance
• Great for temporary structures to battle elements and remain productive during the off season
• 100% UV inhibited resin increases strength and longevity
• Manufactured of #4 low density polyethylene and is recyclable

Store Map

Vern Eide Marine
4501 E Arrowhead Parkway
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
Phone: (605) 361-1280