4 Boat Winterization Service Mistakes
The temperatures are really cooling off here at the Lake of the Ozarks and if you haven't already winterized your boat for the season, it's that time of year. Your boat is a big investment and you should never take shortcuts when you winterize your boat at the Lake of the Ozarks . Don't be a victim of hefty boat repairs this spring by taking shortcuts when winterizing your boat. Below are a few common mistakes boat owners make - don't make these mistakes this fall! #1 Adding Fuel Stabilizer to “Fix” Gas Issues Come springtime, some boaters think that any phase-separated gasoline in the tank can easily be fixed by adding a fuel stabilizer or additive. But that is not true. Once the gasoline separates, there is no fixing it. The only solution there is is to have a professional remove the contaminated fuel and water mixture and start from scratch. This is a difficult and costly task for boats with built-in fuel tanks. However, it’s critical to use a fuel stabilizer ...