One of the most overlooked problems with boat owners is their tendency to put their boats up for the winter with problems that need to be addressed with the idea, ” We will get it fixed in the Spring”. Realizing the boat will not be used much in the winter, it seems reasonable to put off repairs that need to be done until Spring; but, that usually leads to having the boat in the shop when you want it for “Spring Break” or the first real nice weekend.
Inboard boats should be winterized to be sure there is no serious damage done during the winter in the event of freezing. Temperatures below freezing for several days in a row can cause damage that is very expensive to repair. Often boat owners do not think about this and end up with real problems to deal with in the Spring. Be sure and winterize your inboard or have someone do it for you.
Other things that should be addressed in the off-season are such things as tune-ups, battery exchanges, water pump impeller replacement, damaged or broken propellers, pontoon boat pontoons that leak, electrical gages that are not working properly, bad steering cables, leaking transom boots, etc. If you have any of these kinds of problems, you should put your boat in the shop so that it will be repaired and ready to go in the Spring. Lake Conroe Marine is fully staffed with mechanics and propeller repair personnel during the winter months. If you need any kind of service give them a call at 936-890-0676 to make an appointment for service. If you don’t have a boat trailer, give them a call and make arrangements to have them get your boat at a designated time.
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