Boat storage preparation guide

Clean

• Wash the hull, deck and trailer with fresh water
• Hose the trailer brakes, springs and bearings to get the salt out
• Clean and dry the bilge
• Take out wet ropes, life jackets, cushions and towels
• Leave hatches and lockers slightly open so air moves

Engine and fuel

• Flush the outboard with fresh water
• Run the carburettor dry, or add fuel stabiliser for a fuel-injected engine
• Change the gear oil if it's due
• Fog the engine for a long stay, following the maker's instructions
• Run the built-in tank low and take portable tanks out

Battery and electrics

• Disconnect the battery, or take it home and keep it on a smart charger
• Take electronics like fish finders and radios home
• Spray switches and terminals with a moisture repellent

Trailer

• Grease the wheel bearings and hitch
• Check the tyre pressure
• Chock the wheels and lower the jockey wheel
• Fit a hitch lock

Check the fit

Measure the total length on the trailer, the widest point and the highest point with the outboard tilted. Send those with your quote request on the boat storage page and we'll match a unit with the right door.