There’s nothing like taking your boat out onto Lake Mead for a relaxing day or some watersport adventure and when you’re done you might be putting that boat back into storage, especially if your excursions are far apart. It’s important, though, not to forget about your vessel while it’s in storage! A boat needs to be in the water and it needs maintenance in between excursions. If you forget about it while it’s in your Las Vegas boat storage unit, you might find that your next day out on the lake comes to a screeching halt before it begins. Plan for Storage When you haul your boat out of the water to tow it to storage, you’re giving yourself the opportunity to clean and maintain all of the areas that are normally in the water or difficult to maintain while it’s not on solid ground. On the excursion you take before you store your boat, assess any necessary repairs to the rigging, the motor, and the hull and then make a list for things you’d like to clean or spruce up. While your boat is in storage and completely stationary, you can make these improvements and be the envy of every other boating enthusiast the next time you’re out on the lake. Fill the Tank Your engine will be off and stagnant for weeks or even months while your boat is in storage. Take a look at the gas gauge before you haul it off and make sure that the tank is full and that you add some stabilizer to the gas before you store the boat. While you’re vessel is in its storage unit, the engine can go dry or incur damage if the gas tank is too low. Stock Up Storing your boat is a good time to stock up on some things your boat may need such as rope, cleaning supplies, and everything else you need for an excursion. Planning a waterskiing trip the next time you’re out on the lake? Take the time your boat is in storage to install an overhead rack to carry and store your water-skis. The best way to ruin a day out on the boat is to take it out of storage and find out that you don’t have everything you need for your adventure. Assess those needs now so when the time comes, you’ll be able to tow out to the water with ease, start up your vessel, and start having fun without delay! Visit Your Vessel After you store your boat, be sure to check on it on a regular basis. Whether you’re storing between excursions or for a long period without use, make a schedule for going out to your storage unit and maintaining your boat. Just because it’s not in the water doesn’t mean your vessel can’t be loved. Make a day of it like when you take it out on the water and enjoy cleaning and maintaining your boat even when it’s on land. Call today to reserve your boat storage! American Mini Storage 8250 South Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89123 (702) 625-9943
