{"id":577,"date":"2024-08-21T19:23:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T19:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/blog\/?p=577"},"modified":"2024-08-21T19:38:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T19:38:24","slug":"boat-storage-practical-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/blog\/boat-storage-practical-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Boat Storage Tips for Canadian Enthusiasts"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"577\" class=\"elementor elementor-577\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afdcda0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"afdcda0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f9fdd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f9fdd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 20-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the summer winds down, Canadians across the country are preparing to store their seasonal equipment for the long winter. For most, that means placing lawn chairs and barbeques into garages and moving winter sports gear and holiday decorations into the home. However, some types of seasonal equipment require bigger spaces and more diligent care than simple chairs, like boats. The use of boats and sailing equipment is one of the pure joys of the summer, and ensuring they are stored properly ensures years of continued and unproblematic use. To help you store your boat and sailing equipment safely and cost-effectively, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/en\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini-Entrep\u00f4ts Sauvegarde<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has put together the following list of boat storage tips. Enjoy exploring our range of boat storage solutions today!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eda4572 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eda4572\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 20-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Boat Storage Tips: Choosing the Right Storage Option<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09f3d26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09f3d26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first of our boat storage tips is deciding <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you will place your boat and\/or sailing equipment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-971c46a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"971c46a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40d8bb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40d8bb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Storage Facility vs DIY<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1eddb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1eddb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you live on a large property with sufficiently-sized storage space, you can think about storing your boat on your premises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don&#8217;t<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you&#8217;ll be looking into renting a storage space from a company like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/en\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini-Entrep\u00f4ts Sauvegarde<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As you weigh your options, the size of your dwelling, its storage areas, and the availability and topography of the surrounding property will be a deciding factor, as well as cost, and personal preference.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfb2d2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfb2d2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Indoor (Covered) vs Outdoor (Uncovered) Storage<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8ac3cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8ac3cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have decided where to store your boat and\/or sailing equipment, the next decision is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to store them. Generally, this decision will come down to two options: indoor (covered) and outdoor (uncovered) storage. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2489603 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2489603\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Indoor (Covered) Storage\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51dd570 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51dd570\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With indoor or covered storage, your boat and\/or sailing equipment is stored in a building like a storage unit, garage, hanger, or covered lot. The advantage of this is obvious, in that it protects your vehicle and equipment from the elements and any would-be thieves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost is a serious consideration when indoor or covered storage is involved, as the size of your boat will require a proportionate amount of space; the bigger the boat, the more expensive the storage space. Duration of the storage will dictate the cost as well: if you only use your boat sparingly, you\u2019ll be paying more for storage than if you are constantly on the water. You&#8217;ll also want to make sure your boat fits well by measuring the height, length, and width of the storage space. Remember- it&#8217;s not just the boat you&#8217;ll need to store, but the moorings as well!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, take stock of your boating habits and preferences. Storage facilities and their lots tend to get busy at peak times during the spring and fall, so it&#8217;s essential to know your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/en\/faq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">storage facility&#8217;s policies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regarding boat removal and placement and plan accordingly!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cfa051 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2cfa051\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Outdoor (Uncovered) Storage <\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ccca61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ccca61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor (uncovered) storage is a bit of a misnomer, in that your boat isn&#8217;t<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> actually<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uncovered, rather, it is stored <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outdoors<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under a series of weatherproof tarps and coverings. Typically, this means your boat will be placed in a driveway, open-air storage lot, or marina.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although a less expensive option than covered storage, uncovered storage exposes your boat to the elements directly. For most Canadians, that means at least 4-6 months of cold weather, rain, and snow that can damage, rust, and corrode your boat\u2019s exterior. Also, extreme temperatures and humidity, as well as possible infestation by pests and wildlife, can seriously damage your boat\u2019s interior mechanisms and parts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These potential issues can be sidestepped by properly securing and preparing your boat for winter storage and engaging in periodic maintenance throughout the season. However, this can be problematic if your area of the country experiences extreme winter conditions like frigid temperatures and heavy snows, making access to your boat difficult if not altogether impossible. Additionally, you\u2019ll need to check your storage facility\u2019s winter outdoor access policies to ensure you\u2019ll be able to get to your boat during the season. You\u2019ll need to weigh both these factors when deciding on outdoor storage for your boat.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed60385 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ed60385\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc49f0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc49f0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Boat Storage Tips: Preparing your Boat for Storage<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c40782 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0c40782\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 20-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1559\" src=\"https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_1724895052-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-580\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_1724895052-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_1724895052-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_1724895052-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_1724895052-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_1724895052-1536x935.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_1724895052-2048x1247.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d58bb29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d58bb29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep your boat and sailing equipment seaworthy and in tip-top shape, you need to prepare both the interior and exterior for winter storage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is checklist for boat storage tips that is comprehensive and easy to follow:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d97e2be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d97e2be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e6af41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e6af41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Interior Preparations<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9da2cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9da2cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remove any loose fabrics and electronics; this limits the development of mold that can damage the boat&#8217;s interior and sensitive mechanics and equipment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">empty any standing water and the water tank to limit humidity levels<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leave silica gel packets (or other moisture-absorbent materials) in the boat to absorb moisture and limit humidity<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aba8b59 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aba8b59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c66a64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c66a64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Interior Mechanics<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6602648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6602648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spray your engine and its interior with an anti-rust agent<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grease and lubricate your steering mechanism, along with any other bearings or joints<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perform an oil change to ensure no rust-developing agents have the time to develop\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep your fuel tank full, but add a marine fuel stabilizer to avoid damage to the tank\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">add a new dose of antifreeze to your boat&#8217;s coolant system<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remove any and all batteries from your boat, as they will drain and perhaps be damaged in extreme weather<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f1113c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f1113c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7713ffa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7713ffa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exterior Preparations<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14011c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14011c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clean, wax, and rust-proof your boat<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seal any cracks, holes, or prefabricated openings in your boat to avoid the development of rust or the sheltering of pests and wildlife<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cover the boat with a tight-fitting, weather-proof tarp or canopy<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d8c868 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d8c868\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5a624f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b5a624f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Boat Storage Tips: Long-Term Storage<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85a66c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85a66c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide that you need to store your boat and\/or sailing equipment for a some time longer than one winter, you need to do so in a manner and method that allows you to perform regular maintenance. This will be the only way you can ensure your boat is rust, corrosion, and damage-free, as well as fully functional and smoothly running. Following a regular maintenance schedule also allows you to run systems checks and guarantee that your boat has not become overrun by pests and vermin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper boat maintenance extends beyond the summer months and into the winter when the vehicle must be stored. Keeping your boat in good condition for years to come requires choosing the right storage option as well as preparing the boat expertly for the winter months. For more expert advice on boat maintenance and storage or to inquire about our services, contact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/minientrepotssauvegarde.com\/en\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini-Entrep\u00f4ts Sauvegarde<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the summer winds down, Canadians across the country are preparing to store their seasonal equipment for the long winter. For most, that means placing lawn chairs and barbeques into garages and moving winter sports gear and holiday decorations into the home. 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