Boat Winterization and Storage in Winnipeg and Kenora
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Freeze-up is coming. Here's how we can help you put your boat away properly.
Winterization
Our service department handles maintenance on boats and outboards at our Winnipeg and Kenora stores. Book your boat winterization with our service team in Winnipeg or Kenora, and call for packages and pricing. Our post on boat winterization in Winnipeg and Kenora covers what needs doing.
Storage
In Kenora, winterizing and storage are available through Tall Pines Marina. Call for details.
Our post on boat storage options walks through the choices.
Spring
Book spring service early. Everyone wants their boat back the same week.
Thinking about a new boat?
Winter is a good time to plan. See our trade-up program, boats in Winnipeg and boats in Kenora.
Why winterizing matters here
Lake of the Woods sees ice fishing every winter. That tells you how hard it freezes, and water left in a block or lower unit freezes just as hard. Our blog on winterization explains what to do before the first freeze.
Putting a boat away
Whoever does the work, the main jobs are the same: stabilize or drain the fuel, change the lower unit oil, fog the engine, drain any water from the motor and livewells, take the battery out, and clean and cover the boat. Skipping any of those can mean a repair bill in spring.
Indoor or outdoor storage?
Indoor storage keeps snow and sun off the boat. Outdoor storage costs less but needs a good cover or shrink wrap. Either way, block the trailer and keep the cover tight so snow doesn't pile up.
Do it yourself or have it done?
If you're handy, you can do a lot of this in your driveway with the right parts and a free afternoon. If you'd rather not, or you've got a bigger motor, book it with a shop well before freeze-up. Our parts team can order oil, filters and fogging spray for your motor.
When spring comes, take the cover off on a dry day, put the battery back in, check the fuel and run the motor on a hose or in the water before your first long trip.
Common questions
Do you winterize boats?
Yes. Book winterization with our service team in Winnipeg or Kenora, and call for pricing.
Do you offer boat storage?
In Kenora, storage is available through Tall Pines Marina. Call us about options.
How do I book service?
Use the service form on our site and pick Winnipeg or Kenora.
Is there a guide to winterizing?
Yes. Our blog post on boat winterization in Winnipeg and Kenora walks through what to do before the first freeze.
Related pages
- Tall Pines Marina on Lake of the Woods
- Outboard Motors and Repowers in Winnipeg
- Boats for Sale in Manitoba
Come see us
Winnipeg: 1272 Dugald Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2J 0H2. Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed Sunday.
Kenora: 832 Lakeview Dr, Kenora, ON P9N 3P7.
Call 204 987-5640, toll free 1 855 543-2167, or send us a message.