Preparing Your Boat for Winter Storage on Barnegat Bay
How Toms River and Barnegat Bay boat owners should clean and protect boats before winter storage, from wash and wax to oxidation correction.
October is haul-out season around Barnegat Bay and the Toms River. A boat that goes into storage clean and protected comes out in spring ready to launch, instead of needing a restoration job.
Why detail before storage
Salt, scum lines, fish residue and bird droppings left on a boat over winter can stain gel coat, encourage mildew and pit metal. Months under a cover or shrink wrap make it worse.
A pre-storage plan
- Thorough wash of hull, topsides, non-skid and glass.
- Interior and topside clean: vinyl, compartments, glass and stainless/chrome, fully dried before covering.
- Assess the gel coat. Light oxidation can be fixed with a One-Step Polish + Wax ($45/ft); chalky hulls need Heavy Oxidation Correction ($65/ft).
- Protect. A hand wax or sealant ($25/ft with wash) shields the finish through winter.
Packages that fit
- Wash + Hand Wax / Sealant: $25/ft, $500 minimum.
- Complete Marine Detail: $30/ft, $600 minimum: interior and topside detail, exterior wash, wax or sealant, vinyl protection, glass and stainless.
- Marine Ceramic — Prepared Surface: from $95/ft for long-lasting protection.
Yachts, cabins and heavy oxidation need an inspection before final pricing.
At the marina or in your driveway
We work at your dock, marina or storage location, or on the trailer at home. See marine detailing in Toms River, Bayville or Pine Beach.
