Boat Storage in Ottawa
Whether the boating season has come to an end, or you just need some temporary storage for your vessel, Acceptable Storage has you covered. Acceptable Storage provides a variety of boat storage options that can keep your boat safe and secure. We offer year-round, full-service boat storage in Ottawa and we can accommodate boats of all sizes and specifications.
Contact us today to learn more about our Ottawa boat storage services. We're also proud to be an authorized dealer for C.C Marine Distributor’s boat parts and accessories. Receive a 15% discount off all ordered parts and accessories.
Features and Benefits of Ottawa Boat Storage
- Each boat will be stored in an individually numbered parking space
- All boats are stored in a high security fenced compound with a key pad access gate control. LED lighting illuminates the entire area.
- Free boat wash station equipped with soap, pails, brushes and vacuum is available to all clients
- Year round storage available with 24-hour access
- All clients will receive 15% off all ordered boat accessories and parts.
Boat Storage Preparation
- Remove cloths, fabrics, textiles, and leather to reduce risk of mildew
- Use moisture control products
- Make sure the interior is dry before long-term storage
- Empty the water tank
- Remove any and all possible electronics
- Spray the engine with rust resistant fogging oil
- Fill up the fuel tank to prevent corroding
- Remove the battery so that it doesn't drain
- Apply an exterior coat of wax
- Close off any gaps and opening
- Use a proper weather cover (both indoors & outdoors)
Routine Boat Maintenance Before Storage
It's not a secret that properly maintaining your boat will keep it looking and performing at it's best for longer. That also applies for when you're storing your boat as well. Some simple maintenance steps need to be done before placing your boat in either short-term or long-term storage, including:
- Changing the engine oil
- Treating the fuel with fuel stabilizer
- Draining and replacing the antifreeze
- Disconnecting the battery
- Applying fog oil to the engine
Whether you intend on storing your boat for a short while or for an extended period of time, it's important to know what steps need to be taken before storing your boat. Contact our team of storage specialists to learn more and to get a quote for our boat storage services in Ottawa!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shrink wrapping a boat isn’t the same as shrink wrapping leftovers after a family BBQ. In the case of shrink wrapping a boat, a layer of polyethylene is cut to fit over the top and around your boat. The layer is then heated to shrink and seal your boatThe layer protects your boat from damage caused by rain, snow, and the sun's rays when the sun is outside. Shrink wrapping is recommended for those who store their boats outside, as it helps protect it against the elements. Since shrink wrap is impermeable, it is essential that your boat be dry before wrapping. If a boat still has moisture on the inside and is shrink wrapped, mold and mildew can build up and damage your boat.
In order to prepare your boat for storage, there are a number of things you can do. You will want to make sure to remove fabric, canvas, and leather items from the boat interior wherever possible to prevent buildup of mold and mildew. You will also have to empty the water tank and dry out your boat as well remove electronics. The boat engine and components should also be prepared for storage and winterization. This includes use of fogging oil to protect it from rust, performing an oil change, adding antifreeze, removing batteries and drive belts. While this sounds like a lot of work, Acceptable Storage offers a rage of onboard/outboard winterization services to make things easier for you.
On top of offering a variety of boat storage options, acceptable storage also provides a free boat wash station equipped with soap, pails, brushes, and vacuums which is available to all clients. For those who choose to put shrink wrap on their boats, it will be removed in the spring to avoid heat and moisture buildup which can damage your boat. Additionally, clients who store their boats at Acceptable Storage receive 15% off all ordered boat accessories and parts.
Choosing to store your boat outside throughout the winter is the worst thing you could do for your boat. The extreme cold, ice, and snow can fade the colours and paint on your boat, compromise its structural integrity, and could ruin the cover as well. To avoid unnecessary damages and potential insect or animal infestation, your best bet is to store your boat in a climate-controlled storage facility.