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

Seafarer Stealth Self-Piercing Louvered Shrink Wrap Vent - BSP1

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

Seafarer Round Self-Adhesive Shrink Wrap Vent - BSV1

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

Seafarer Shrink Wrap Plastic Trim Knife - 27KNF15

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

Star Brite No Damp Moisture Absorber Refill

Camco Fridge Airator Charcoal Replacement Packs - 42093

DampRid Refillable Moisture Absorber - DRDFG01K

Hygrade Storage Tarp

DampRid Economy Refill - DRDFG30K

Taylor Made Boat Cover Support Bow Socket - 935

DampRid Fragrance Free Hanging Moisture Absorber - FG80FF

Perko Boat Cover Support Bow Sockets - 0578DP0CHR

Star Brite No Damp Dehumidifier - 85412

Babe's Boat Care Odor Oust - 16 oz - BB7216

MDR Damp Away Dehumidifier

Star Brite MDG Mold/Mildew Odor Control - 89990

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

T-H Marine Aerator Spray Head - 90 deg.

Seafarer Shrink Wrap Zipper Access Door

303 Mold & Mildew Cleaner + Blocker

Power House Replacement Anode - 24901

Hypervent Condensation Prevention Matting

Star Brite NosGuard SG Mold/Mildew Odor Control (2-Pack) Slow Release - 89950

Seafarer Heat Shrink Wrap Tape

Seachoice Outboard Motor Cover

Trac Ecological TEAgel Natural Air Purifier

Star Brite No Damp Moisture Absorber Bucket - 085401

Forespar Tea Tree Aromatic Power Gel

Attwood Tsunami Mk2 Replacement Motor Cartridges - 12V

Taylor Made Captain's Swivel Bucket Seat Cover - 40238

Seafarer Preservation Sealing Tape - P3W

DampRid Fresh Scent Hanging Moisture Absorber (3-Pack) - DRDFG83K

Taylor Made Boat Seat/Console Cover

Brownell Plywood Replacement Pad - OPLY

Taylor Made Fiberglass Boat Cover Support Bow/Batten

Taylor Made Shrink Wrap Cover Vent 2 - 11982

DampRid Hi-Capacity Moisture Absorber - DRDFG50T

Taylor Made Boat Cover Reinforcement Material - 67681

Taylor Made Cam Locking Boat Cover Super Support Pole - 11992

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

Seachoice Telescoping Boat Cover Support Pole with Base - 97301

Taylor Made Boat Cover Support Pole Base Pad - 11976

Taylor Made Pontoon Lounge Seat Cover - 40248

Kasco De-Icer Replacement Propeller

Taylor Made Deck Chair Cover - White Heavy Duty Vinyl - 40235

Taylor Made 3-Piece Adjustable Boat Cover Support Pole - 11981

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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