Boat Storage and Winterization

Boat Storage and Winterization Guide

Boat Storage and Winterization - Two things most every boater has to deal with in one way or another. You see Boat Storage is not just storing your boat for the winter. It is a much broader term that encompasses winter storage, dry storage and even in-water storage.

You may ask "What's the difference in winter and dry storage?". Winter Storage is generally for those who keep their boats in the water during the summer months but have no place to keep them in the off season.

Dry Storage, on the other hand, is for those who never have a place to store a boat! So they need a storage facility where they can stop and pick-up their boat, go to the lake for the day, and return it to "lock-up" before returning home.

These facilities are much like storage units for household goods only on a much larger scale. You open the doors, back your boat and trailer in, close it up and lock it securely. But take heed! These facilities are not climate controlled and it is imperative that you winterize your boat before leaving it for the winter!

Then you have in-water storage, or slip rental, where you can keep your boat in the water ready to go at a moments notice. This is for active boaters who go out often, do not want to trailer to-and-fro each time,
and do not have their own dock/slip on the lake.

Take heed again! Sure, you can keep your boat in the water during the winter but the need for winterization still applies! True, 9 times out of 10 a boat in the water will not freeze but you don't want to take a chance on being the one that did!

Freezing is rarely an issue for outboards but a frozen/cracked inboard engine block will cost you thousands (that's plural) and ruin your day in a bad way. Second only to sinking!

Now don't let the previous statement make you think outboards do not require winterization. The the most important part of winter boat storage is the winterization, and every boat engine needs it. Done properly and consistently, it is proven to extend the life of your engine and ensure it's ability to perform for years to come.

Let's take a look at Hot Springs' options for Boat Storage and Winterization, broken down by the categories discussed above:

Winter Boat Storage

Bradford Marine & ATV - 2925 Albert Pike Road
501-767-2925 Bradford offers winterization, shrink wrapping and storage for boats and PWC's. They also have winter storage packages that include all the above plus engine and drive/lower unit service.

Futrell Marine - 4918 Central Avenue
501-520-0300 Futrell offers boat winterization, shrink wrapping and storage.

Hot Springs Marina - 301 Lakeland Drive
501-525-7776 Hot Springs Marina offers winterization, shrink wrapping and storage for boats and PWC's. They also have winter storage packages that include all the above plus engine and drive/lower unit service.

Ken's Marine - 7603 Park Avenue
501-623-2628 Ken's Marine offers boat winterization, shrink wrapping and storage. They also have winter storage packages that include all the above plus engine and drive/lower unit service.

Marineland - 1300 Airport Road
501-767-4144 Marineland offers boat winterization, shrink wrapping and storage. They also have winter storage packages that include all the above plus engine and drive/lower unit service.

Power Boats, Inc. - 4903 Central Avenue
501-525-1166 Power Boats offers boat winterization, shrink wrapping and storage. They also have winter storage packages that include all the above plus engine and drive/lower unit service.

Salty Dog Boating Center - 4931 Central Avenue
501-525-6400 Salty Dog offers boat winterization, shrink wrapping and storage. They also have winter storage packages that include all the above plus engine and drive/lower unit service.

Trader Bill's Outdoor Sports - 1530 Albert Pike Road
501-623-8403 Trader Bill's offers winterization, shrink wrapping and storage for boats and PWC's. They also have winter storage packages that include all the above plus engine and drive/lower unit service.

Dry Boat Storage

A-1 Boat & Mini-Storage Inc. - 5636 Albert Pike Road
501-760-6856 (Formerly E. Connelly Boat, RV & Mini Storage) 24-hour access, security lighting and fence.

Airport Mini-Storage - 913 Airport Road, 501-760-2273

Dennis Connelly Boat & Mini-Storage - 5688 Albert Pike Road
501-767-2794 24-hour access, security lighting and fence. Pick-up and delivery available as well as shrink wrapping.

Countryside Mini-Storage - 1821 Mtn Pine Rd, 501-767-2075

Judy's Storage - 142 Saddlehorn Trail, Royal
501-991-3303 Just west of Hot Springs off Hwy 270. 24-hour access, security lighting and fence.

Northside Boat & RV Storage - 6963 Hwy 298
501-984-5089 Enclosed, covered and outside storage.

Red Oak Storage - 2145 Carpenter Dam Road, 501-262-1264

Stroop Tire - 317 Ouachita Avenue
501-624-5484 Boat and auto storage.

T&S Storage - Albert Pike Road, Royal
501-767-0489 Indoor and outdoor boat and RV storage.

Ward's Boat & RV Storage - 3475A Albert Pike Road
501-767-5418 Indoor and outdoor storage, 24-hour access, security lighting and fence.

In-Water Boat Storage/Slip Rental

Hot Springs Marina - 301 Lakeland Drive
501-525-7776 In-water boat slip rentals on Lake Hamilton.

Marineland - 1300 Airport Road
501-767-4144 In-water boat slip rentals on Lake Hamilton.

Water Docks Inc. - 4901 Central Avenue
501-525-2726 In-water boat slip rentals on Lake Hamilton.

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