End-Season Boat Checklist

Time to pack the boat up for the winter? Use this checklist to make sure it will be in tip top shape when you are ready to get back out on the water next season.

Remember – every boat and situation is different, so it’s important to consider whether you need to perform any additional checks.

All boats

Service your boat at a marine service centre
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Check for mould and rot and clean if needed
Leave bunk mattresses upright and locker doors ajar
Empty cupboards and storage spaces
Take everything home and wash, repair, or replace it
Flush the head and sinks with fresh water
Clean the boat and remove any organic material and water
Wash down live bait tanks and fishing equipment
Rinse the anchor and chain
Hose out scuppers and cockpit drains
Drain the water and waste tanks
Check for signs of corrosion
Charge and maintain the batteries
Top up the fuel tank and consider adding a marine fuel stabiliser
Park trailer boats away from trees and keep the cover tight
Check the pressure in the trailer tyres and check that the lug nuts on the wheels are secure

Moored boat

Check all automatic pumps are working and have sufficient battery or onshore power
Check the bilge pumps and their hoses, connections, and wiring
Close off the seacocks and dry the sumps
Check all lines and the integrity of cleats, fairleads, winches, and all tie-up points that are under load
Remove biminis, dodgers and clears to prevent storm damage
Take down furling sails and sails off booms
Remove any electronics and equipment exposed to weather

PWC

Flush the motor
Wash and dry with a chamois
Take the seat off, open storage containers and remove everything. Wash, repair, or replace as necessary
Put seat back on a resting block or foam so air can flow
Lubricate all engine components with anti-corrosion spray
Charge the battery for 24 hours
Top up the fuel tank and consider adding a marine fuel stabiliser
Check trailer tyre pressures and wheel lug nuts are secure

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