Winter Storage
Outdoor Winter Storage
Chester Point Marina provides tailored outdoor winter storage solutions to keep your vessel safe and secure through the colder months. We understand that each boat has unique requirements, so our yard team carefully measures every boat to determine the maximum beam and overall length, ensuring accurate storage that accommodates all key features, from bow pulpits to swim platforms.
Our outdoor storage options cater to a wide range of needs and vessel types, making it easy to choose the best solution for your boat. Options include:
Comprehensive Haul and Storage Package: Our standard outdoor storage package covers all the essentials, including the haul-out, a thorough power wash to clean the boat’s underside, blocking for stability, and a scheduled spring launch. Each of these steps is designed to maintain your boat’s condition through winter, ensuring it’s clean, dry, and ready for use in the new season.
Mast-Up Sailboat Storage: For sailboat owners, we offer convenient mast-up storage, allowing you to keep your rigging in place. This option saves time and effort, making for a smooth and hassle-free spring launch when the warm weather returns.
On-Trailer Storage: For those who prefer or require on-trailer storage, we accommodate boats, dinghies, and jet skis. This option allows added flexibility and convenience for transporting your vessel when needed and gives you peace of mind that your boat is safely stored at the marina.
With Chester Point Marina’s outdoor winter storage, you’ll find a reliable, secure solution that’s thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of various types and sizes of boats. Trust us to handle the off-season storage details so that when spring arrives, your vessel is ready to hit the water.
Covered Indoor Storage
For those seeking extra protection from the elements, Chester Point Marina offers Indoor Winter Storage—a secure, covered option that keeps your vessel shielded throughout the off-season. With limited space available, we recommend early reservations to ensure your boat is safe and sound inside our dedicated storage tent.
Our indoor storage is measured by square footage, accommodating a wide range of vessel sizes. This storage solution provides ample room for storing not only your boat but also essential rigging components, such as masts, wishbones, booms, and more, keeping all equipment together and protected.
While our indoor storage tent is not climate-controlled, it provides robust shelter from winter’s harsh conditions. With this added layer of coverage, you can trust that your vessel is well-protected and ready for a smooth launch come spring.
Secure your spot early and enjoy peace of mind knowing your boat is safe, dry, and in good hands with Chester Point Marina’s Indoor Winter Storage.
Heated Indoor Storage
For boat and yacht owners looking for the ultimate in winter care, Chester Point Marina’s Heated Indoor Storage offers a premier solution that goes beyond standard protection. This top-tier storage option not only provides shelter but also maintains a heated environment throughout the winter, offering an added safeguard against extreme cold that can impact even well-prepared vessels. With limited space available, we encourage early bookings to secure this exclusive service.
Choosing Heated Indoor Storage means your vessel receives comprehensive, hands-on care during the winter months. Our team performs complete winterization, which includes oil and filter changes, as well as routine mechanical and technical work to ensure your boat is in peak condition. This service also extends to various additional options tailored to your needs, including:
- Detailing Options: Select from services such as waxing, bottom painting, varnishing, and the safe removal of propane tanks, so your vessel is not only protected but also primed for a fresh start in spring.
- Gold Service Inspection: For those opting for heated indoor storage, our Gold Service Inspection is also available, providing an in-depth assessment and fine-tuning of key systems and components to enhance performance and safety.
When spring arrives, we handle all aspects of spring commissioning, ensuring your boat or yacht is ready for a seamless return to the water. Chester Point Marina’s Heated Indoor Storage delivers an unparalleled level of care, designed to keep your vessel at its best, season after season.
Engine Winterization
Ensure your engine is fully prepared for winter with Chester Point Marina’s Engine Winterization services. Designed for both gas and diesel engines, our comprehensive winterization protects vital systems and extends the life of your engine, giving you peace of mind during the off-season.
Our engine winterization package can include:
- Oil Sampling: A detailed oil sample analysis to check engine health and identify any potential issues early.
- Oil & Filter Change: Fresh oil and filters are installed to protect the engine during winter storage.
- Fresh Water Cooling System Winterization: We thoroughly winterize the freshwater cooling systems to prevent freezing and corrosion.
- Fuel and Transmission Maintenance: This includes changing fuel filters and transmission oil to ensure optimal performance when spring arrives.
Chester Point Marina’s engine winterization goes beyond the basics to address all essential aspects of engine care, keeping your boat in top shape for the new season. Reach out to schedule your service today!
Rigging, Mastwork, & Outriggers
Chester Point Marina provides expert rigging, mastwork, and outrigger services, ensuring that your vessel is prepared and maintained with precision. Our team meticulously handles all mast preparation and unstepping, including disconnecting wiring, hydraulics, backstay radars, and necessary rigging, followed by careful removal of the mast. This detailed approach ensures your boat is secure for off-season storage.
To meet insurance requirements, only our trained staff performs rigging work, including the breakdown of all spreaders, masthead gear, and electronics, which are then stored onboard. For the protection of your vessel, owner access for rigging assembly and disassembly is restricted.
Storage and Maintenance Options
We offer a range of rigging and storage solutions, including:
- Outrigger Removal and Storage
- Mast Breakdown, Storage, and Options for Mast with Furler
- Sail Removal and Mast Inspection
- Furler and Winch Cleaning and Servicing
With Chester Point Marina’s professional rigging and maintenance, you can trust your boat is in safe, experienced hands. Contact us to discuss your specific needs for seamless storage and care.
Generator Winterization
Protect your auxiliary generator from harsh winter conditions with Chester Point Marina’s Generator Winterization services. Our specialized care ensures your generator is ready to perform reliably when you need it next season.
Our generator winterization package may include:
- Auxiliary Generator Winterization: Comprehensive preparation to guard against cold weather damage.
- Fuel Filter Replacement: New fuel filters keep the system clean and prevent clogging.
- Fresh Water Cooling System Winterization: Thoroughly winterized to prevent freezing and corrosion, preserving system longevity.
Chester Point Marina’s generator winterization covers all critical areas to keep your generator in peak condition. Contact us to book this essential service and safeguard your equipment through winter.
System Winterization
Chester Point Marina offers comprehensive System Winterization services to protect your boat’s critical systems during the winter months. Our services are designed to safeguard components from cold damage, ensuring everything is ready to function seamlessly when the season returns.
Our system winterization options can include:
- Battery Maintenance: We disconnect, test, clean, and charge batteries, with optional bi-monthly charging and secure battery storage, keeping them in optimal condition for spring.
- Fresh Water System Winterization: Complete winterization of fresh water systems to prevent freezing and damage.
- Head, Holding Tanks & Macerator Pump: Careful winterization of all sanitation systems, including heads, holding tanks, and macerator pumps, to avoid off-season issues.
Chester Point Marina’s system winterization is thorough, covering all essential systems to give you peace of mind throughout winter storage. Contact us to arrange these services and keep your vessel in prime condition.
Outdrive Winterization
Protect your boat’s outdrive with Chester Point Marina’s Outdrive Winterization services, designed to maintain performance and prevent off-season wear. We offer a range of service levels, from basic upkeep to comprehensive outdrive care.
Our outdrive winterization options can include:
- Comprehensive Outdrive Service: Highly recommended, this service includes the removal and storage of the outdrive for a thorough inspection, cleaning, and servicing, ensuring it’s ready for the next season.
- Basic Outdrive Service: For those preferring to keep the outdrive installed, we offer essential maintenance without removal.
Additionally, we provide a variety of a la carte options to suit your specific needs:
- Remove or Install Outdrive
- Replace External Anodes/Zincs: Essential for corrosion protection, we replace these components as needed.
- Clean and Paint Outdrive/Transom: Includes antifouling treatment to protect against marine growth and extend the life of your outdrive.
With Chester Point Marina’s expert outdrive winterization, your equipment receives the specialized care it needs to stay in peak condition. Contact us today to schedule your service.
Outboard Winterization
Chester Point Marina offers specialized Outboard Winterization services to ensure your outboard motor is thoroughly protected and maintained through the winter season. Our comprehensive services cover both 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines, with detailed care to keep them in top condition.
Our outboard winterization options include:
- 2-Stroke Comprehensive Service: Full maintenance and winterization tailored specifically for 2-stroke engines, preserving performance and durability.
- 4-Stroke Comprehensive Service: Extensive servicing for 4-stroke engines, addressing all critical components to ensure reliable operation.
We also offer transom and skeg cleaning, along with antifouling treatment to prevent marine growth:
- Clean and Paint Outboard Transom/Skeg: A protective antifouling application extends the life of your outboard and keeps it ready for the new season.
Trust Chester Point Marina for outboard winterization that prepares your motor for a smooth start in spring. Contact us to book this essential service.
Shrinkwrapping
Protect your boat from harsh winter elements with Chester Point Marina’s Shrink Wrapping Service. Our high-quality shrink wrapping provides a durable, weather-tight barrier against snow, ice, and debris, ensuring your vessel remains clean and secure throughout the off-season.
Shrink wrapping is ideal for safeguarding all types of boats, from smaller watercraft to larger yachts, helping to prevent damage and reduce maintenance in the spring. Our experienced team custom-fits each wrap to cover key areas, providing full protection and ventilation to avoid mold or mildew buildup.
For a personalized quote tailored to your boat’s size and needs, please call us today. Let Chester Point Marina’s shrink wrapping service give you peace of mind and reliable protection all winter long.
31+ POINT INSPECTION TO MAKE SURE YOUR SPRING LAUNCH
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Give your vessel the highest level of care with Chester Point Marina’s Gold Service Inspection—a comprehensive, top-to-bottom evaluation designed to keep your boat in peak condition and ready for anything. Our skilled technicians meticulously inspect, test, and service every essential system, ensuring that each component functions smoothly and reliably.
From running gear and propellers to the steering system, engine components, and even safety equipment like fire extinguishers, we leave no detail unchecked. Our Gold Service Inspection includes thorough checks on mechanical, electrical, and safety systems, along with proactive maintenance measures such as lubricating fittings, inspecting hoses and clamps, and performing critical services like raw water impeller replacement and fuel system inspections.
This elite service not only identifies any issues before they become problems but also ensures that your boat is primed for performance and safety. If any issues are found, our team will contact you promptly to discuss repair options, providing peace of mind and confidence on the water.
Invest in Chester Point Marina’s Gold Service Inspection for a seamless, worry-free boating experience next season. Call us today to schedule this essential inspection and keep your vessel in peak condition.