Every year, boating season must come to an end for most boat enthusiasts. When this happens, the boats either come out of the water to be winterized and stored on blocks or they move into their winter slips. However you store your boat when it’s not in use, you need to also consider where you’ll store your boat gear. You’ll want to keep it somewhere that you know it will be safe from theft and damage, like a Harbor City self-storage unit. Before you move your boat into storage for the winter, make a checklist with everything you need to do for the winterization process. Determine where you’ll store each of your boat-related items, such as the following: Ropes, Bumpers, and Buoys On the boat, you have many things that keep it secured and protected from impact while it’s docked. These include ropes and bumpers. You probably also have a few buoys on board and if you’re a seasoned boater, you know how much space these things tend to take up. When the boat’s docked for the season, move any spare ropes, and bumpers you’re not using into self-storage. Seat cushions for your deck and cabin are pretty similar to bumpers, and you might want to move them into your storage unit too to avoid weathering. Expensive Electronics Off the Boat Today’s boats are often equipped with electronic devices like fish finders, radios, GPS units, and chart plotters. These electronics can be very expensive and thus, very attractive to thieves. They can also be susceptible to damage if left out, meaning that a secure storage will reduce the chances of this valuable equipment from going to waste. We employ the best security practices to ensure your items remain protected while they are in our care. Safety Gear and First Aid Kit At the start of each boating season, check your first aid kit to see if anything inside needs to be replaced and replenished. This way, you’ll be able to perform first aid as necessary when you’re out on the water, which can be a very important stop gap between an accident and medical attention for the victim. Your first aid kit isn’t your only piece of safety gear on the boat. You have flares, a flare gun, an oar, and life jackets available in case of an emergency. Have them ready for the next boating season by keeping them safe in self-storage over the winter. Clean, Secure Harbor City Self-Storage When your boat is in the harbor, it is not a good idea to leave your valuable boating items on the boat unsupervised. Leaving them out like that puts them at risk of being stolen or damaged in the event of adverse weather. For a safe, secure, dry spot to keep your boat gear during the off season, consider renting a storage unit at US Storage Centers. Contact our Harbor City self-storage facility today to speak with a member of our team about how we can serve you. US Storage Centers 1239 West 253rd Street Harbor City , CA 90710 (310) 402-2702
