There’s work to do to ensure your boat makes it safely through the winter. BoatUS has your back with our comprehensive list of articles, checklists, and videos to ensure you don’t forget any important steps.

There’s a nip in the air, a sure indication that winter is not far away. As the season winds down, it’s time to start thinking about putting the boat away until next year. But where do you go to find out how to do all the jobs that need completing, and just how can you be sure that you’re doing them correctly?
We’ve compiled a complete playlist of our videos and online articles, produced by our team of experts, to guide you, step-by-step, through virtually everything that you could possibly have a question about. Over the years we’ve made dozens of videos and written hundreds of articles on coping with winter. Simply go to BoatUS.com/Winterization where you’ll find the expert advice, checklists, and how-to video links you need to ensure that your boat is tucked away safe and sound during the colder months. Not only will time spent now protect your investment during the winter, but you’ll have less to do come spring, which will allow you to get back on the water faster when the weather starts to warm up.
The Basics
- Boat Winterization Basics
- Avoid Costly Winterization Mistakes
- Is Your Boat Ready For Winter?
- 10 Tips To Ensure Your Boat Is Safe Over The Winter
Winterization Checklists
Helpful How-Tos
- Pay Your Boat A Few Visits Over The Winter
- Winterize Your Boat Engine
- Store Your Boat Ashore
- 4-Stroke Engine Oil Change
- Off-Season Outboard Care
- Planning For A Haulout
- What An Oil Analysis Can Tell You
- Replace Your Water Heater Anode
- Seacock Maintenance
Winter Alerts
Watch And Learn
- Why You Should Add Fuel Stabilizer
- Winterize Your Freshwater System
- Keep Your Boat Smelling Fresh
- Truths And Myths About Winterization
- How To Change The Oil In An Inboard Engine
- How to Change Inboard Engine Oil In A Boat
- Marine Battery Storage
- 100-Hour Outboard Checks
- 100-Hour Boat Safety Check
- Change The Engine Oil On A 4-Stroke Outboard
- Change Sterndrive Or Lower Unit Oil
- Change Diesel Engine Fuel Filter
- Bleed The Air Out Of A Diesel Engine
- Replace The Anodes In An Outboard Or Sterndrive
- Winterizing Video Playlist
BoatUS Editors
Contributor, BoatUS Magazine