Winterise Your Boat with Golden Arrow Marine
With the seasons changing and the days getting colder, it’s that time of year again where we remind our customers to properly winterise boats so as to protect the condition and longevity of your boats and engines. At Golden Arrow Marine we provide a whole range of engineering services from new installations and commissioning to repairs and refits. There’s nothing our experienced and factory trained engineers can’t help with.
Why should you winterise your boat?
Winterising your boat is crucial to protect it form the harsh conditions of winter which can prevent unwanted damage and corrosion. If you’re not using your boat over winter, you will need to protect your engine from the elements. Engines are designed to be used, it’s not good for them to sit idle and they need to be prepared effectively to withstand long periods of time sitting in cold, damp engine rooms. Preventative maintenance by our manufacturer trained engineers such as servicing, and engine checks can keep your engine in the best shape and maintain warranties.
When should you winterise your boat?
Before the temperature starts to drop and while the boat is still in the water. This will give you and your engineer plenty of time to follow the basic steps and check for and repair any damage that may have been caused over the Spring and Summer months.
Read our handy guide to winterisation here
By winterising your boat now, you help preserve the condition of your vessel, extend its lifespan and reduce the risks of costly repairs when it’s time to bring it back to use. It’s best to book ahead and get the slot you want now for both winter and spring. November and March particularly are very busy months for engineering services.
Contact your local Golden Arrow Marine branch today!
Poole – service.poole@goldenarrow.co.uk / 01202 677387
Portsmouth – portsmouth@goldenarrow.co.uk / 023 9220 1171
Southampton – service.sou@goldenarrow.co.uk / 023 8071 0371
Swanwick – service.swa@goldenarrow.co.uk / 023 8251 3123
