Boat Winterizing Kits: Winterization Made Easy
Unless you live in the sunniest parts of the country where you can boat year 'round, right after school starts, it’s time to think about preparing your boat for the winter months ahead. Winterizing kits allow you to quickly and efficiently prepare your inboard and outboard engines for winter storage.
Wholesale Marine carries an extensive line of dependable boat winterizing kits that you can consistently count on to make seasonal maintenance chores go smoothly and to maximize your boating enjoyment next spring!
Wholesale Marine is your one-stop boating shop with everything your boat requires to winter over. While many entrust their boats to marine technicians to prep them for drydock, skilled DIYers can capably perform many of the tasks associated with boat winterization. It just takes some spare time, and the right supplies from Wholesale Marine!
We carry time-tested and reliable winterization products from Camco and Starbrite. These boat winterization kits save time by providing the correct gallons of antifreeze needed for winterizing inboard and outboard marine engines. Preparing your boat engine for winter is an important part of maintenance that can prevent costly repairs in spring.
Camco provides a DIY Boat Winterizer for more experienced boat owners which includes the tools you need to flush, prep, and protect your engine when your boat winter’s over. If you’re not certain which product is right for you, just call and ask our knowledgeable staff.
A Quick Guide to DIY Winterizing Kit
If it is your first time, we recommend Starbrite’s Do-It-Yourself Boat Winterization Kit. This boat winterizing kit’s got everything you’ll need to winterize and descale your outboard, with illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Starbrite did not forget sterndrive owners, and offers their -100 Complete Sterndrive Boat Winterization Kit.
Starbrite's Marine Winterizing Kit comes with a 5 gallon tank, gate valve/cap and clear hose. You will need ear muffs or flushing attachment for your type of engine. Check marine engine manual for specific coolant capacity and plan accordingly.
- Fill a 5 gallon tank with the correct amount of desired Starbrite's Antifreeze. Be sure that the vent cap is open
- Once the tank is filled with antifreeze, tighten the gate valve/cap and lay tank on side with gate valve facing down
- Place marine engine flushing attachment over the engine intakes
- Attach a clear hose to the gate valve at one end and flush the attachment at the other end
- Open gate valve to start flow of antifreeze into clear hose
- Start the engine and let it run at idle speed until antifreeze comes out of the exhaust/water outlet of your engine
- Immediately shut off the engine, close the gate valve on the tank and remove the Marine Winterizing Kit
- When the engine is ready to be put back into use, flush the cooling system with fresh water to remove antifreeze
- Dispose of antifreeze, in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
For a great selection of boat winterizing kits as well as every marine winterization product, contact Wholesale Marine. We offer a low price guarantee, same day flat rate shipping, and trouble-free returns. Be sure to ask about our Loyalty Rewards program for additional discounts the very next time you shop at Wholesale Marine. We’re here to assist Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM, EST at (877) 388-2628.