Storage & Winterizing

About Storage & Winterizing

Boat Winterizing Kits

Taking care of your boat means putting her away for winter in the best environment possible. Cold temperatures, ice flows, and even heavy rain and snow can all wreak havoc on the inside, mechanics, outside coatings, and bright work of your boat. Defender Marine offers the best options to safely and effectively protect her from all of that by winterizing the boat.

Winter is coming

Every season our boats give us everything they have to keep family and crew happy. From runs offshore chasing pelagics to endless loops around the lake dragging skiers and inflatable tubes. Winter is coming and it's the worst time to neglect your boat's systems. Winterizing your boat in preparation for the off-season is the best way to take care of her. Sometimes that even means hauling out and blocking for the season. On the hill or in storage, keep your boat safe and protect her from the elements

Boat stands for haul outcome in several styles including stands for the keel, elongated, angled stands for sailboat hulls, and heavy-duty stands for power boats
Shrink wrap is a great option for boats in storage. Wrap and heat tools can be ordered at Defender Marine for the confident DIYer!

There are so many things that hold water on a boat, how do they even float?

The short story is boats float because of disbursement. Water aboard includes all types of tanks and strainers that hold water, Hoses that have backflow of water inside. Parts of the engine that are water cooled and have the smallest amount of water that is ready to freeze and then EXPAND come winter. The expansion is what cracks hoses, blows fixtures apart, and breaks strainers. Boat winterization kits can help you avoid much of that.

If all else fails and Spring isn't what you imagined

Boaters up north might find their channel markers and buoys moved in an ice flow. Down the coast, Spring might bring with it a cracked hot water heater or strainer bowls that need replacing after a little water inside froze and expanded over winter. The worst news yet could be a cracked head gasket or lower unit on motors left unwinterized.

Remember, invest a little time and treasure into preparation or a lot later in repairs. Defender offers a full line of products to get ready for winter!

Buoys designed with a slim profile to avoid movement with ice flows
De-icers that keep the water flow active around boats and docks in order to keep ice from forming
In cabin boat heaters
Antifreeze for engines and water lines
Winterization kits that include water heater bypass hoses, blow-out plugs for removing water from water lines and hand pumps to push antifreeze through the system
Outboard engine flush kits

Storage & Winterizing

Star brite MDG Mold/Mildew Odor Control - 89990

Star brite No Damp Moisture Absorber Refill

Whitewater Bow Line Bag - 1110

Forespar Refresh Concentrated Marine Deodorizer - 770062

Taylor Made Quick-On Boat Cover Tie-Down Kit - 55748

Taylor Made Standard Adjustable Boat Cover Support Pole - 11991

Taylor Made Cam Locking Boat Cover Super Support Pole - 11992

Seachoice Seafarer 3/4" Shrink Wrap Strapping - 15089

Brownell Keel Blocking - B8

Hygrade Storage Tarp

Dr. Shrink Wrap Support Pole End Cap - Top - DS-CAP

Seafarer Shrink Wrap Strap Tension Tool - 27TNSR01

Seafarer Self-Locking Shrink Wrap Buckles (100-Pack) - 27BCKLM1

Seafarer Weathertight Self-Adhesive Shrink Wrap Vent - DS-683

Taylor Made Boat Seat/Console Cover

Bombard Replacement Carry Bag for Inflatable Boats - Z60037

Brownell Plastic Replacement TLC Pad - TLCPAD

Camco Boat Cover Support Kit - 41970

Dr. Shrink Rapid Shrink Heat Tool Extension - DS-RS-EXT

Power House Replacement Anode - 24901

Dr. Shrink Wrap Support Pole End Cap - Bottom - DS-BCAP

MDR Damp Away Dehumidifier

Seafarer Shrink Wrap Plastic Trim Knife - 27KNF15

Zodiac Replacement Carry Bag for Inflatable Boats up to 8' 2" - NS1080

Mercury Quicksilver Inflatable Boat Cover - 899773

Taylor Made Shrink Wrap Cover Vent 2 - 11982

Star brite NosGuard SG Mold/Mildew Odor Control (1-Pack) Fast Release - 89970

Taylor Made De-Icer Thermostat Control - 6215

Taylor Made Economy Replacement Carry/Storage Bag for RIBs - 67868OG

Brownell Keel Stands - K4

Brownell EZ STOR Jack Stands for Power Boats - EZ-JS3

Camco Fridge Airator Charcoal Replacement Packs - 42093

Defender 9' 10" Inflatable Boat Custom Cover - 60461OG

Shrinkfast 998 Heat Tool Extension

Achilles Inflatable Boat Carry Bag - SJ824

Seafarer Round Self-Adhesive Shrink Wrap Vent - BSV1

Seafarer Stealth Self-Piercing Louvered Shrink Wrap Vent - BSP1

Zodiac Classic/Futura Bow Bag - Z3471

Torqeedo Protective Outboard Motor Cover - 1931-00

Taylor Made Boat Cover Support System - 55741

Taylor Made Deck Chair Cover - Blue Rip/Stop Polyester - 80235

Taylor Made Economy Replacement Carry/Storage Bag for RIBs - 67870OG

Kasco Replacement Power Cord - 9116025

Kasco Dock De-Icer

Kasco De-Icer Replacement Propeller

Trac Ecological TEAgel Natural Air Purifier

Brownell 6" x 12" Flat Top - OTOP6

Brownell KS1 Keel Stand - Base Only

About Storage & Winterizing

Boat Winterizing Kits

Winter is coming

There are so many things that hold water on a boat, how do they even float?

If all else fails and Spring isn't what you imagined

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