Bay Area winters are mild but wet. Even here, freezing snaps, sitting fuel and untouched batteries kill more engines than hard use. Our winterizing service prevents the freeze damage, fuel-system gum, and corrosion that ruin springtime starts. Spring commissioning gets you back on the water with confidence.
What's Included
- Engine fogging and oil change
- Fuel stabilizer and filter change
- Antifreeze in raw-water systems
- Battery removal and trickle-charge
- Bilge dry-out and ventilation
- Cover fit-out and mildew prevention
- Spring re-commissioning service
- Pre-season sea trial
Our Process
1
Lay-up service (Oct–Dec)
Engine, fuel, batteries, fresh water and head systems prepped for storage.
2
Mid-winter check
Optional bilge and battery check during the storage months.
3
Spring commissioning
Reverse the lay-up: fuel, oil, impeller, anodes, sea trial.
4
Season kickoff
Hand-off with a clean bilge, full tanks, and a confident first weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need to winterize in California?
Yes — even without freezes, sitting fuel turns to varnish, raw-water systems grow algae, and batteries sulfate. A $300 winterizing service prevents $3,000 spring repairs.
Related Services
Often booked together with Winterizing: