The fish don’t stop biting just because the weather gets cold, and the best fishermen know that keeping your boat water-ready even when the temperatures drop is essential. That means taking good care of your boat.
Proper Boat Maintenance For Winter
Proper winter boat maintenance is essential for ensuring that you can go on the water even when it’s cold. Start by changing the oil in your boat motor’s lower unit. It’s also important to install a new fuel and water separator, which helps to avoid condensation and fuel breakdown.
There are other things you can do as well. Install a smart charger that keeps your battery charged even when you aren’t using it. It also knows how to avoid overcharging, ensuring your boat is always ready to go. Flushing the engine is also necessary. Be sure to do so after each use if you’ll be storing your boat on a lift.
Insuring Your Boat
Part of being responsible during your cold weather boating trip is ensuring that you have a proper boating insurance policy. The best policy will cover the machinery, fittings, hull, furnishings, and any permanently attached equipment. It will include property coverage, uninsured watercraft coverage, medical payments coverage, and liability coverage. Consider, too, whether you want specialized coverage for fishing gear, towing, accessories, or boat trailers.
You can’t beat those winter fishing trips. By ensuring your boat is water-ready and always protected with the right coverage, you can be sure to enjoy your trip to the water this winter.
