Most boaters have their boats tucked away for the winter by now. This does not mean you should forget about it. Here is a HELPFUL HINT for boater with their boat in storage:
Every couple of weeks, or after a particularly strong storm, you should check on your boat. Make sure the cover is still in place and that everything is as you left it the last time you inspected it. There's nothing worse in the spring than discovering the ravages of winter or that some unscrupulous person has caused damage to your boat over the long winter storage. Should you discover damage to your vessel, you need to report it immediately to your insurance agent.