Protect your boat all winter and enjoy a stress-free launch in the spring.
Why Winterize Your Boat?
Preparing your boat for winter is essential to avoid freeze damage, corrosion, and expensive repairs. Winterization protects your engine, fuel system, battery, and interior from our harsh Canadian winter temperatures.
Common issues when winterization is skipped include:
- Cracked engine blocks
- Damaged hoses and fittings
- Fuel system problems
- Corrosion and rust
- Mold and mildew
- Battery failure
Our technicians follow a thorough, reliable process to ensure your boat is fully protected, giving you confidence in our expertise and care.
Here’s What’s Included in Our Winterization Service
We provide winterization for all boat brands and engine types.
Standard Winterization Package:
- Shrink wrapping (more info on this below!)
- Moisture-blocking protection against snow, ice, and UV damage
- Engine and system winterization
- Battery disconnect or removal
Optional Add-ons:
- Interior and exterior cleaning to prevent mold, mildew, and odours
- Mechanical repairs
- Preventative maintenance
What Is Shrink Wrapping (And Why Do We Do It)?
Shrink wrapping is a protective covering applied to your boat to keep it safe from winter weather. A heavy-duty plastic wrap is placed over the boat and then heated so it tightens and forms a sealed barrier.
This barrier:
- Keeps out snow, ice, and rain
- Protects against UV damage
- Prevents moisture buildup
- Reduces the risk of mold and mildew
- Keeps your boat clean and protected until spring
Shrink wrap is one of the most effective ways to protect a boat during outdoor winter storage.
Boat Storage Options
Choose the storage option that best fits your needs.
Outdoor Storage:
- Secure lot
- Shrink-wrapped protection
- Seasonal or short-term availability
Indoor Storage:
- Maximum protection from cold, snow, and UV
- Limited availability; early booking recommended
Why Store Your Boat With Ward’s Marine?
- Trusted dealership and experienced marine technicians with over 55 years of experience
- Proper shrink wrap, secure storage setup, and winter checks
- Organized lot and reliable spring prep
- Convenient, stress-free process from drop-off to pick-up
We make the end of boating season efficient and straightforward.
How to Book Winterization or Storage
Spots fill quickly each year. Reserve early to guarantee space.
Phone: 613-546-4248
Location: 1504 Bath Road, Kingston, ON
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