When does the season end?

[Abomb27]

Hi everyone,
First boat I've owned. I live in New York and I know most people are starting to winterize there boats. How long can I continue to use my boat without doing damage. Like running it in cold water. Or maybe you can't do damage. Just trying to figure out when it's time to finally winterize. Had a decent day today so I took it for a spin. Thanks

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: When does the season end?

You can actually leave it in the water all winter if set-up properly. But in general, when the temps get to freezing temps, you want your boat to be already winterized. We use to boat year round in Connecticut. If the outboard was in the water, we didn't have an issue.

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: When does the season end?

With your turbo jet, I have no idea.

 

[Abomb27]

Re: When does the season end?

So I guess it depends how much cold I can take..lol.thanks

 

[Watermann]

Re: When does the season end?

Just keep an eye on the weather forecast, if freezing weather is coming then had better winterize the boat if it's an inboard.

 

[matt167]

Re: When does the season end?

Don't let the engine freeze up. Keep the drains open when your not using it.

 

[Abomb27]

Re: When does the season end?

I think one the temperature starts dropping below 60 my season is over. Had a late start do to overheating issues so trying to enjoy it as much as I can.Thanks for the advice

 

[agallant80]

Re: When does the season end?

It depends. It ended for me down here in NC a few weeks ago because I won't have a free weekend until Thanksgiving so I decided to put her up for the season. I think the key thing is to not have to run out there after work last moment because it is going to get below freezing .

 

[dingbat]

Re: When does the season end?

Jan 1. for me only becouse striper season closes on that date.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: When does the season end?

Jan 1. for me only becouse striper season closes on that date.

me, too. after that I just take it for a short spin every 2 weeks to keep the juices flowing and the bottom clean.

"The season" to me is "which season"? cool weather boating is different than summer boating but still can be fun.

 

[crabby captain john]

Re: When does the season end?

I moved to SE NC so the season never closes. I boat/fish all year.

 

[pikefisherman]

Re: When does the season end?

I like that idea.

 

[ricohman]

Re: When does the season end?

Season ended a month ago. It minus 10 this morning.
I am jealous of you southern guys in the spring and fall....

 

[Jonnybbad]

Re: When does the season end?

Season ended a month ago. It minus 10 this morning.
I am jealous of you southern guys in the spring and fall....

Pfff... You poor Canadians. We call ourselves northerners here in Minnesota, but I can see you earn that title better. Its supposed to get down to freezing overnight here for the first time this fall on Thursday.

 

[H20Rat]

Re: When does the season end?

Pfff... You poor Canadians. We call ourselves northerners here in Minnesota, but I can see you earn that title better. Its supposed to get down to freezing overnight here for the first time this fall on Thursday.

That is minus 10 in canadian terms... Which is 14F. Cold, but it has gotten down to low 20's here already. Besides, end of boat season just means the start of snowmobile season is right around the corner!

 

[bonz_d]

Re: When does the season end?

Season ends when the water gets hard. Open water, open season.

 

[ricohman]

Re: When does the season end?

Pfff... You poor Canadians. We call ourselves northerners here in Minnesota, but I can see you earn that title better. Its supposed to get down to freezing overnight here for the first time this fall on Thursday.

Minnesota is considered "banana belt" weather by our standards. With 8-10 months of winter and -45 temps it can be brutal.
When the wind is blowing its usually unbearable for more than a few minutes. Ice wasn't off the lakes until late May this year.

 

[Jonnybbad]

Re: When does the season end?

Minnesota is considered "banana belt" weather by our standards. With 8-10 months of winter and -45 temps it can be brutal.
When the wind is blowing its usually unbearable for more than a few minutes. Ice wasn't off the lakes until late May this year.

Yes, its is true, only the strong survive in Minnesota.

That is minus 10 in canadian terms... Which is 14F.

Yes, I did consult the oh so powful Google to decipher the poor Canadian's temperature report.

 

[bonz_d]

Re: When does the season end?

Eastern Wisconsin, springtime = cooler by the lake, late fall = warmer by the lake, depending on which way the wind is blowin and whether you are standing on the shore!

 

[Ned L]

Re: When does the season end?

The most meaningful answer may be... "check with your insurance company". In colder climates many policies have a cutoff date (often times around mid October).