Up north, winterization means antifreeze. In Vero Beach, it means stopping ethanol fuel from gumming up and keeping critters out of your bilge while you snowbird.
Skip the maintenance headache.
Monthly turnkey care for $149* — we run your batteries, flush, check anodes, and remind you what's due. Members save 10% on all repair work.
What Florida boats actually need
- Fuel stabilizer in a fresh-fueled tank (ethanol breaks down in 30 days)
- Fog the cylinders if it'll sit > 60 days
- Trickle charger or batteries disconnected and stored dry
- Cover with breathable cover — vinyl traps mildew in Florida humidity
- Critter-proof: dryer sheets in cabinets, steel wool in thru-hulls
If you're snowbirding, The Den keeps the boat run-tested monthly while you're gone — that's exactly what it was built for.
Need this done on your boat?
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