Any boat owner will tell you, proper winterization is the key to ensuring your boat stays healthy during long-term storage—so you’re not stuck on the ramp grumbling at your outboard or stern drive next spring.

But there’s more to marine maintenance than just oil changes. In fact, there’s a multi-step process of essential jobs you need to do so you’re able to get back out on the water when the weather gets warm again.

For that reason, the boating experts at Summit Racing made this in-depth video that’ll cover all the basics you need to know before putting your boat up for the season. (Spoiler Alert: It’s not just about boats either, you’ll see what essential trailer maintenance needs to be done too.)

Whether this is your first season of boat ownership or 15th, consider this one a must watch:

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