Boat Winterizing Services in BC, Canada

Vessels have many components that get exposed to the weather and corrode or deteriorate over time. During the cold season, this deterioration can intensify further. Therefore, marine winterization is crucial. Winterizing your vessel can save hundreds of dollars in future repair costs. Moreover, it helps to prolong your boat’s life and retain its value for extended periods. Alberni Power & Marine’s experienced marine mechanics winterize and de-winterize your boats and outboards as required.

Keeping Your Vessel in the Best Condition During Winter

When you book our services to winterize the outboard motor, your boat & other parts, you can either choose boat shrink-wrapping services which protects the vessel parts completely outside or our heated indoor boat storage service, which saves the components like split hoses, pipes, refrigeration systems bilge pumps from freezing temperatures and mold damages.

Our Essential Boat & Motor Winterization Steps include:

• Cleaning the boat and components thoroughly
• Adding fuel stabilizer to fuel tank & running engine for ten minutes
• Removing spark plugs, injecting storage seal into each cylinder
• Re-installing of plugs and crank engine over
• Draining flush attachment hose (if applicable)
• Removing the transom plug, draining the bilge, and installing the plug on the steering wheel (so you don't forget to replace it next season!)
• Adding fuel stabilizer to onboard tank(s) & running the onboard appliances like stove/heater, etc., for ten minutes
• Topping up the electrolyte, fully charging the battery and then switching it off
• Disconnecting constant power circuits, tripping circuit breakers, removing fuses, bags & tags, etc.
• Flushing washdown pumps and macerator pumps with fresh water & drain

The winterization process includes more options, depending on the requirements of your boat.

Why choose Alberni Power & Marine’s Boat Winterizing Services in British Columbia?

Your vessel & engines are in good hands, as we offer one of the highest standards & largest indoor boat storages in BC, with heated floors, climate controls, and secured buildings with alarm systems.

Our top notch, highly skilled, & certified marine technicians winterize & de-winterize all components, as required, which may include inspection, maintenance, repairs or replacements, upgrades, cleaning, and polishing.

We check your boat, identify any issues or service requirements, and provide you with a quote to ensure the lowest total cost of ownership.

If you need the right boat winterizing service near BC on Vancouver Island, contact us today & book an appointment.