43°44’53.7″N 81°43’08.1″W

Sept 22 – On the Hard, Maitland Valley Marina

Today was the big day – our little boat was hauled out and set up on jackstands for winter storage.

It seemed a shame to end the boating season on a day when the weather was so beautiful but it’s also a good time to do this work – as opposed to in the pouring rain or snow.

The marina staff gave the bottom a good powerwash before the boat was set up for the winter.

Surprisingly, there wasn’t much on the bottom except slime & that came off pretty easily.

After the bath, off we go to bed.

The whole process took about 90 minutes & then the boat was sitting pretty on blocks & jack stands.

Next week I’ll winterize the boat’s plumbing system & the engine’s fresh water cooling system.

I’m not sure of the boat’s entire history but I believe that this winter will be the longest time it has been out of the water since it was first launched in 1993 – & most definitely the coldest!

Cheers!