After the Alaskan commercial salmon fishing was over, putting the boats away for winter was serious business. For a Midwest boater, the off-season is the biggest threat to your boats lifespan and ensuring next season goes smoothly. Whether you’re tucking away a pontoon after a summer on Lake Monroe or looking for a high-security rack for a cruiser near Lake Michigan, how you store your boat determines how much you’ll spend on repairs next spring.

I created this community because improper storage often ends up causing the most problems for boaters. From the humidity-driven mildew of Kentucky Lake to the sub-zero winters that crack engine blocks near Lake Minnetonka, make sure you store your boat correctly and securely.. Whether you need an indoor heated bay at Lake of the Ozarks or professional shrink-wrapping for the snowy winters of Lake Winnebago, you can find pros here.