Winter boat services in Vermont — winterization, shrink wrapping, and storage for your vessel

This factory-correct process helps prevent freeze damage, varnish, and internal corrosion—peace of mind all winter long with professional Rosen Marine winter boat services in Vermont.

• Stabilize fuel – Add marine stabilizer to a near-full tank and run the engine to circulate; helps prevent oxidation/gum and lowers ethanol phase-separation risk over winter. We recommend filling the tank prior to winterization to reduce condensation over winter.
• Replace fuel filters / water-separating filter – Fresh elements remove water/debris now and reduce spring hard-starts or injector issues.
• Drain & fill gear oil (lower unit/drive) – Replace contaminated lube (watch for “milky” = water) to prevent freeze damage and corrosion.
• Fog engine or use OEM fogging mix (per manual) – Protect cylinder walls and rings; many EFI models use a manufacturer-specified method/mix rather than intake fogging.
• Drain block & protect with glycol antifreeze – After draining water, circulate non-toxic propylene-glycol marine antifreeze through cooling passages; avoid ethylene glycol in raw-water systems.
• Disconnect batteries: Safely isolate batteries for storage (reconnection handled at spring service).

• Factory-correct winterization – Fuel stabilized, gear lube changed, fogging per OEM, and propylene-glycol protection.
• Professional shrink wrap – Framed, padded, vented—optional zippered door for mid-winter access.
• Mobile or yard service – Dockside/driveway when conditions allow, or at our South Hero yard.
• Winter work scheduling – Book off-season repairs and upgrades so you’re ready on day one.
• Transparent pricing & clear timelines – No surprise add-ons.
• Local, Lake Champlain focus – South Hero • Champlain Islands • Shelburne • Burlington • Milton, St. Albans • Colchester • area marinas.

This factory-correct process helps prevent freeze damage, varnish, and internal corrosion—peace of mind all winter long with professional Rosen Marine winter boat services in Vermont.

• Stabilize fuel – Add marine stabilizer to a near-full tank and run the engine to circulate; helps prevent oxidation/gum and lowers ethanol phase-separation risk over winter. We recommend filling the tank prior to winterization to reduce condensation over winter.
• Replace fuel filters / water-separating filter – Fresh elements remove water/debris now and reduce spring hard-starts or injector issues.
• Drain & fill gear oil (lower unit/drive) – Replace contaminated lube (watch for “milky” = water) to prevent freeze damage and corrosion.
• Fog engine or use OEM fogging mix (per manual) – Protect cylinder walls and rings; many EFI models use a manufacturer-specified method/mix rather than intake fogging.
• Drain block & protect with glycol antifreeze – After draining water, circulate non-toxic propylene-glycol marine antifreeze through cooling passages; avoid ethylene glycol in raw-water systems.
• Disconnect batteries: Safely isolate batteries for storage (reconnection handled at spring service).

Tight, weather-proof shrink wrapping keeps out rain and snow when it’s properly framed and vented—ideal for outdoor storage at our South Hero yard. Ask about winter work scheduling if you want upgrades completed before spring launch.

• Sheds snow & rain, resists wind – Marine shrink wrap creates a snug, drum-tight cover that sheds precipitation and minimizes pooling.
• Ventilated to prevent mildew – We add cross-flow vents so moisture can escape and mildew doesn’t build up under the cover.
• Access when you need it – Optional zippered doors let you check batteries, gear, or desiccant mid-winter without cutting the wrap.
• Professional install recommended – Proper framing, padding, and heat-application matter; industry guides recommend pro installation for best results.

Boaters across Lake Champlain trust our winter boat services in Vermont—for protection now and a smooth spring launch. 

• Factory-correct winterization – Fuel stabilized, gear lube changed, fogging per OEM, and propylene-glycol protection.
• Professional shrink wrap – Framed, padded, vented—optional zippered door for mid-winter access.
• Mobile or yard service – Dockside/driveway when conditions allow, or at our South Hero yard.
• Winter work scheduling – Book off-season repairs and upgrades so you’re ready on day one.
• Transparent pricing & clear timelines – No surprise add-ons.
• Local, Lake Champlain focus – South Hero • Champlain Islands • Shelburne • Burlington • Milton, St. Albans • Colchester • area marinas.