Winter Boating Tips From Plano Marine



Winter Boating Tips From Plano Marine

During the winter in Texas, the temperatures can be pretty moderate; especially this year with the weather switching back and forth. Some people decide to put their boat up for the winter and some others choose to keep going despite the drop in temperature that comes with the season. So, here are some tips to the people who may be deciding to stay out on the water all winter. 

1: Stay Warm

You will want to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. So, in this regard, you need to consider that the cold is the biggest killer of outdoors people. Mix in water with that cold and you can find yourself in a dangerous position quickly. To combat the cold and the dangers close proximity to water can bring, you need to dress accordingly. First and foremost, wear a float coat. It's kinda like a jacket that also can help keep you warm. The thing about body heat is that you can do more than just wear warmer clothing to help maintain your body temperature. Keeping things like hot liquids or soups in a thermos, hand warmers, and even a change of clothes. All this still isn't a guarantee to stave off hypothermia, but it may help. 

2: Seal Your Boat

Plugging up the plumbing is the way to go when it comes to keeping winter freezing from happening in your boat. There are places on the boat where it will take on water immediately when you get in the water. Livewells may bigger culprits when it comes to this problem. If you don't stop this from happening, you may get line and fiberglass damage. You can plug your seachest, fishbox drain, etc.  from the inside to prevent this. If you are worried about this process, you can always go to your local marine and have a mechanic take care of this issue for you. 

3: Combat the Sun

If you are out on the lake for any amount of time, you understand how important sunblock/sunshades are. More than likely, you won't need too much sunscreen since you will be covered up more than you usually are during the summer. When it comes to eye protection, sunglasses may offer some relief from the rays, but not much from the wind. You can wear ski goggles in place of shades to help take care of both of those birds with one stone, so to speak. 

4: Battery Care

Cold temps can have a really bad effect on your boat, so between trips to the lake, you will want to keep a trickle charge going on your boat to help it crank when you need it to. There are several one-amp solar options when it comes to these types of chargers so you can find a portable and easy way to keep your battery charged. 

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