Winter Layup

Winter Lay-up

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The winter is now slowly creeping in and, for many, the last voyage on your boat is to a marina for the winter layup and winter boat storage. The winter months are a testing and important time for your boat so laying it up appropriately is essential. Below are a selection of products that maybe useful for the boat winter layup. Also, look out for new products and take a look at our new blog, the Sheridan Liner, and see what we are up to.

Protecting your Boats Engine Over Winter

It is especially important to winterise engines correctly to help protect the internals from the harsh conditions the winter period may bring. Freezing conditions can cause serious problems and it is easy to be caught out by quick temperature drops. So plan early and explore products such as fuel additives and engine parts here.

Star brite Non-Toxic Pink Antifreeze
£17.95
Save: £6.05 (25%)
Star brite Non-Toxic Blue Antifreeze
£49.99
Save: £2.15 (4%)
Freezeban Antifreeze
This product has been discontinued
Quicksilver Storage Seal Fogging Oil
£23.95
Save: £1.60 (6%)
Oil Sump Pump
£17.95
Save: £4.75 (21%)
Pela 6L Oil Extractor
£56.95
Save: £6.04 (10%)
Comma TansFlow FL30 Mineral Oil - 5L
This product is not currently available
Morris K99 Stern Tube Grease
£5.50
Save: £2.10 (28%)
Freeman Sea Cock Filters
from £16.99
Save: £5.01 (23%)
Seacock Cap
This product is not currently available

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Prepare your fuel for Winter

It is increasingly important these days to treat fuel for storage, more so for equipment that is likely to be stored for prolong periods such as the boat winter lay-up. Fuel can become susceptible to water build up through moisture in the atmosphere when stored in tanks so a suitable fuel additive is generally a good idea.

Fuel Set Fuel Conditioner Concentrate
from £26.95
Save: £1.01 (4%)
Quicksilver Quickare Fuel Treatment
£16.95
Save: £1.21 (7%)
Star Tron Fuel Additive
from £19.68
Save: £7.60 (28%)
Star brite Ez-to-Store Ez-to-Start Fuel Additives
from £15.36
Save: £3.65 (19%)
Quicksilver Quickstor Fuel Stabiliser
£21.95
Save: £1.55 (7%)
Star brite Star Tron Fuel Tank Cleaner
This product is no longer available
Morris Superclean Zero Lead 2005 - 500ml
£16.50
Save: £1.94 (11%)
Delphi 296 CAV Type Fuel Filter Element and O-ring Seals
£3.95
Save: £1.02 (21%)

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Improve your fuel filtration

With the Introduction of E10 Petrol in the UK it is now more important to have a solid fuel filtration system in place in your fuel lines, this is true for diesel setups too. More regular fuel filter changing and fuel treatment may become necessary so keeping this in good condition will benefit your cruising time in the season.

WaterMota Engine Service

An engine service is a regular maintenance task. Checking, repairing and replacing items that have perished is an important project. From replacing water pump impellers, seals and 'O' rings to changing the engine oil, spark plugs and contact set to replacing engine gaskets and installing new core plugs and drain taps.

Boat Heating

Extend your season afloat this year by installing a Propex HS2000 boat gas heater. The Propex HS2000E heater runs on either gas or shore power for greater convenience and is available for up to three heating outlets. Additional Propex spares are also available from heater ducting, heater vents and heater flues.

Boat Drinking Water Treatment

Keeping your boat fresh water system, including water pumps, pipes, calories, and taps, clean and in good working order prior to boat storage is useful. A good cleanse of the system can remove calcium, bacteria, and viruses whilst also helping to prolong your system elements. A deep freeze during storage of undrained water systems can also cause significant problems to hardware, sometimes forcing new equipment to be installed in the Spring.
Elsan Fresh Water Tank Clean
£9.99
Save: £2.00 (17%)
Elsan Elsil Drinking Water Purifier
£7.99
Save: £1.00 (11%)
Aqua Clean Tabs
from £6.40
Save: £1.20 (16%)
Puriclean 400g
£6.40
Save: £0.04
D Scale Fresh Water System Descaler
£7.65
Save: £1.29 (14%)
Puri Sol Water Tank Cleaner
£7.36
Save: £0.70 (9%)
Aqua Sol Water Purification
£7.50
Save: £1.50 (17%)
Whale Aquasource Clear Filters
from £33.12
Save: £5.52 (14%)
Flat Reel Hose
£84.95
Save: £13.85 (14%)
Hose Clips
from £1.89
Save: £0.43 (19%)
Jabsco Aqua Filta
£57.99
Save: £4.55 (7%)
Jabsco Aqua Filta Refill
£39.45
Save: £3.03 (7%)
Aquaflow Water Tanks
from £74.69
Save: £3.71 (5%)
Water Container - 25L
£17.78
Triangular Flexible Water Tank - 120L
£77.95
Save: £13.06 (14%)
Water Container with Tap
from £9.99
Save: £1.04 (9%)

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Boat Hull Cleaners

After a seasons work splashing through the waves your boats hull maybe quite dirty. Below the waterline you may find mussels, algae and other foreign matter and above the waterline calcium and black streaks may have built up. Here are a few effective boat bottom cleaners which can help to clean such marks off.

Star brite Boat Bottom Cleaner
from £26.95
Save: £9.69 (26%)
Star brite Black Streak Remover
£16.95
Save: £5.90 (26%)
Y-10 Fibreglass Stain Remover
£15.99
Save: £1.63 (9%)
Star brite Non-Skid Deck Cleaner
£16.95
Save: £3.50 (17%)
Star brite Boat Wash in a Bottle
from £10.95
Save: £3.07 (22%)
Star brite Rust Stain Remover
£18.95
Save: £6.90 (27%)
Star brite Premium Teak Cleaner
£17.95
Save: £6.18 (26%)
Clearance
Star brite Sea Safe Hull Cleaner
£19.99
Save: £14.21 (42%)
Star brite Sea Safe Boat Wash
This product is not currently available
August Race Anti Scale
£17.99
Save: £6.00 (25%)
Star brite Instant Hull Cleaner Gel Formula
£27.95
Save: £9.89 (26%)
August Race Bright Coat Gel Coat De-Stainer
£17.99
Save: £6.00 (25%)
Star-brite Ultimate Magic Sponge
£3.50
Save: £1.42 (29%)
Clearance
Ecoworks Marine Eco Rib Cleaner
£13.99
Save: £4.61 (25%)
August Race GRP Sealer
£17.99
Save: £4.01 (18%)
Owatrol Deck Cleaner
£25.50
Save: £0.47 (2%)

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Protecting your Boat Over Winter

Boat covers are a popular and useful addition for the storage of boats over the winter. Placing a cover on your boat, whether its a value cover or a fitted cover, helps protect it from the build up of dirt whilst also offering a degree of protection from the damaging UV rays of the sun. You can find boat covers and cover fittings below.

Keeping your Boat Dry Over Winter

During the winter layup boats can often become damp, especially if a cover is fitted because air circulation is reduced. Moisture can build up and become trapped, much like the effects in a greenhouse. Dehumidifiers and storage heaters can be placed inside your boat to help control the situation.

Winter Boat Care - Post-Season Clean

It is a good idea to give your boat a post season clean before it is stored for the winter. Cleaning off dirt, grime and even algae that has built up from a season afloat will make it easier to clean in the Spring. Taking time to clean the bilges, engine bays and accessories such as fenders and ropes prolong their life span.

3M Perfect-It Gelcoat Medium Cutting Compound & Wax
from £34.95
Save: £5.90 (14%)
3M Perfect-It Gelcoat Heavy Cutting Compound - 473ml
from £37.95
Save: £15.08 (28%)
3M Perfect-It Boat Wax - 473ml
from £23.95
Save: £8.75 (27%)
Star brite Bird & Spider Stain Remover
£18.95
Save: £4.44 (19%)
Star brite Mildew Stain Remover
£12.99
Save: £3.45 (21%)
3M Vinyl Conditioner & Protector
£32.60
Save: £8.85 (21%)
Anchor Marine Fender Cleaner
£17.50
Save: £6.34 (27%)
Star brite Teak Cleaner & Brightener
£27.95
Save: £9.54 (25%)
Star brite Instant Hull Cleaner Gel Formula
£27.95
Save: £9.89 (26%)
August Race Spot Off Mould Treatment
£17.99
Save: £6.00 (25%)
Clearance
Ecoworks Marine Eco Fabric Cleaner
£13.99
Save: £7.61 (35%)
Star brite Premium Teak Cleaner
£17.95
Save: £6.18 (26%)
Star brite Rib & Fender Restorer Protector
£17.95
Save: £6.39 (26%)
Jabsco Toilet Fresh Clean & Condition
£9.95
Save: £0.55 (5%)
Odourlos (Odorlos) - 1L
£13.95
Save: £0.63 (4%)
Star brite Black Streak Remover
£16.95
Save: £5.90 (26%)
Clearance
Ecoworks Marine Eco Washroom & Head Cleaner
£12.50
Save: £2.50 (17%)
Clearance
Ecoworks Marine Eco Yacht & Super Yacht Washdown
£12.99
Save: £2.61 (17%)
Star brite Boat Bottom Cleaner
from £26.95
Save: £9.69 (26%)
Autosol Marine Shine Metal Polish
from £6.95
Save: £1.61 (19%)

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Boat Security

As a boat is often left alone for quite sometime over the winter months it might be as well to add some intruder deterrents such as boat alarms, boat locks and boat outboard locks, especially if your outboard stays on the back of the boat. We find that even the presence of a device that looks like an alarm helps in the combat against marine crime.

Boat Bilge Clean

Part of the winter lay-up requires the bilge to be cleaned out of water, grease and oil that can build up over a seasons use. Any water left in the bilge has the potential to freeze and cause problems. Cleaning the bilge and painting with fresh boat bilge paint also helps to identify any leaks that may appear over the winter.

Clearance
Star brite Sea Safe Bilge Cleaner
This product has been discontinued
Rule LoPro LP900D Bilge Pump
£51.95
Save: £8.70 (14%)
Handheld Plastic Bailer
£2.95
Save: £0.03 (1%)
Whale Easy Bailer Manual Bilge Pumps
from £26.99
Save: £4.76 (15%)
International Danboline Bilge Paint
£24.60
Save: £3.74 (13%)
Blue Gee Bilgex
£12.99
Save: £0.98 (7%)
Whale Supersub Smart 650
£69.95
Save: £11.61 (14%)
Hempel Bilge & Locker Paint
£23.95
Save: £2.32 (9%)
Rule LoPro LP900S Automatic Bilge Pump
£69.95
Save: £12.00 (15%)
Clearance
Ecoworks Marine Eco Bilge Cleaner
£14.99
Save: £4.21 (22%)
Rule SuperSwitch Float Switch
£52.13
Save: £8.69 (14%)
Rule 360GPH Bilge Pump & Float Switch
from £55.35
Save: £9.22 (14%)
Battery Hand Pump
£19.99
Save: £2.01 (9%)
Whale Electric Field Sensor Bilge Switch
from £43.42
Save: £3.62 (8%)
Rule Automatic Bilge Pump 500GPH
from £76.60
Save: £11.48 (13%)

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Boat Mooring Equipment

If you plan to keep your boat in the water over the winter months then ensure your mooring is ready for the severe conditions we can get - during the Autumn it can be easy to forget how harsh winter on the river can be. Ensure your mooring lines are in good order, perhaps renew your mooring fixings, or improve the cushioning of your boat with new boat dock fenders which are more supple, and more ready to take abuse or buffetting due to potential flood waters and high winds.

Boat Battery Maintenance

Looking after your boat batteries during the winter months is essential. Batteries do not like sitting idle, they require activity to keep them at their prime. If not managed well enough batteries will almost certainly degrade, if not fail completely, when simply left, possibly resulting in new battery banks next season.
De-ionised Water - 1L
from £1.79
Numax Marine Batteries
This product is no longer available
Solar Trickle Chargers
from £22.50
Mains Extension Lead - 240 Volt
from £31.95
Save: £11.03 (26%)
Battery Switch Keys
from £1.99
Battery Box Strap
£2.99
Save: £0.90 (23%)
Trem Battery Box
£13.50
Save: £5.34 (28%)
Clearance
Mastervolt Battery Isolator BI-703
£97.95
Save: £23.56 (19%)

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Boat Trailer Maintenance

If you use a trailer to pull your boat out of the water it is a good idea to check the condition regularly. Applying grease to the tow hitch and other relevant trailer elements will help to protect your trailer, help prevent equipment seizing up, and prolong the use of the trailer.

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