DIY Boat Winterization Supply Guide

Winterizing tips for do-it-yourselfers:

This week daytime temperatures are dipping into the 60's and it finally feels like fall outside.  Enjoy these cooler temperatures by taking your boat out for a quick drive while you can.  Traffic on the lake will be at a minimum; you may have the lake all to yourself.  It may be a little chilly for water skiing and tubing, but it’s a delightful time for a nice drive on the lake or even spending the day fishing.

While you are enjoying the last few weeks on the lake, keep in mind that the task of winterizing your outboard or sterndrive is around the corner.  Winterization must be completed before the first hard freeze.

What is a responsible boat owner to do? You have two choices:

1. Have your boat engine winterized by certified mechanics
Our blog next week will cover tips on having your boat repair shop complete your winterization. If you want to get ahead of the rush, bring your boat into our shop now while the wait is minimal.

2. Winterize your motor on your own.
For the DIY boat mechanic, preparation is key in winterizing your boat.  Having the correct marine grade oil, lube and fuel stabilizer is important to prevent potential damage down the road.  Picking this up at the auto store or large discount chain is not the way to go.  If you are saving money by doing the task yourself, put some of that savings towards genuine Mercury Marine, Evinrude, Johnson or Volvo-Penta oils and lubes.   Below is a list of what you need before you begin winterization.  Stay tuned for more winterizing tips on this blog or search our archives for tips from previous seasons.

US Boatworks customers can enjoy 10% off your winterization items below when mentioning this blog- carry out only.

Outboard:
2 Stroke
Gear Lube
Fogging Oil
Fuel Stabilizer

4 Stroke
Anti-freeze
Fogging Oil
Fuel Stabilizer
Engine Oil
Oil Filter
Gear Lube

Sterndrive:
Antifreeze
Fogging Oil
Fuel Stabilizer
Engine Oil
Oil Filter
Gear Lube

Winterize your boat in Kansas City

Unless you are a die hard fisher,
its probably time to get your outboard or sterndrive motor
winterized. Those of you in the Mid-West had better act fast as
the Mid-West is expecting a freeze in the next few days.

So what are your options? 1) You can
do it yourself or 2) you can take your boat in for
service. Here are a few tips for you.

1)
Have US Boatworks
Winterize your boat for you:

Take the guess work out of it, sit
back and let us do the work for you. You will be comfortable
knowing we will do the job right. US Boatworks offers
outstanding service and very knowledgeable staff. Tim, Ron and
Mike are amazing and know your boat and parts inside and out.
Plus they love what they do and take pride in it. We have seen
many customers from the old Bruce Marine this year. They are
happy with the service at US Boatworks and promise to come back
in years to come. You can read more about our happy customers
throughout this blog.

Before coming down with your boat,
please call 913-342-0011, to make sure we can get to your boat
before the freeze. We will make every attempt to take care of
all the customers who call us. Our lot is filling up quick.

2)
Winterize your boat yourself:

US Boatworks caters to the
do-it-yourselfer. Feel free to use our
winterizing tips page assist you in winterizing your motor
then get your parts and oil from US Boatworks. We know what your
motor needs and can assist you in getting the right parts. If
you need a manufacturer

boat motor service manual, we stock those too.

To check our inventory, contact Tim
or Mike at US Boatworks at 913-342-0011 or email us at

parts@boatengine.com. We welcome the opportunity to help you
in your boat parts search.

Happy boating.