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Do You Really Need Indoor Boat Storage This Winter? (And How ABS Service Can Help You Protect Your Boat All Season Long)

Dec. 30 2025 Miscellaneous By Annapolis Boat Sales

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When the temperatures drop and the boating season winds down, one big question comes up every year:

“Do I really need to store my boat indoors?”

The truth?
Indoor storage is a great option but it isn’t the only good choice. What matters most is that your boat is properly winterized and protected, and that’s exactly where our service team comes in.

At Annapolis Boat Sales, we offer complete winterization with shrink wrapping or you can also choose indoor storage options like with our friends at the Boatel at the Kent Narrows.  When the season ends it's most important to choose what works best for your boat and your budget.

Why Winterization Is the Most Important Step

No matter where your boat spends the winter, indoors or outside winterization is the key to preventing costly damage.

Our service team handles everything your boat needs before the cold hits, including:

  • Engine winterization

  • Water system protection

  • Battery care

  • Fuel stabilization

  • Systems check and inspection

Proper winterization gives you peace of mind and sets you up for an easy, stress-free spring launch.

Outdoor Storage + Shrink Wrap: A Great Choice For Many Boaters

If indoor storage isn’t your plan, outdoor storage still works great when your boat is winterized and wrapped properly.

We offer:

  • Professional shrink wrapping (tight, vented, and secure)

  • Outdoor winter storage spaces

  • Optional add-ons depending on your boat’s needs

This option gives your boat strong protection from snow, ice, UV, and winter debris without the higher cost of indoor indoor storage.

Indoor Storage at the Boatel: Extra Protection When You Want It

If you want the next level of winter protection, the Boatel at Kent Narrows is a fantastic indoor storage option.

Indoor storage gives you:

  • Full protection from winter weather

  • Zero UV exposure

  • Less spring cleaning

  • A cleaner, faster start to the boating season

Many of our customers choose to winterize with our service team and then store inside the Boatel for maximum peace of mind.

So… Which Option Should You Choose?

Here’s a quick guide:

Choose Indoor Storage If You Want:

  • Maximum weather protection

  • Less spring cleanup

  • A controlled environment for your boat

  • Peace of mind all winter long

Choose Outdoor Storage + Shrink Wrap If You Want:

  • A more affordable option

  • Reliable winter protection

  • The flexibility of storing locally

  • Strong results with proper winterization

There’s no wrong choice, only the choice that’s right for you and your boat.

We’re Here to Help You Prep for Winter the Right Way

Whether you’re winterizing, shrink wrapping, storing outside, or choosing indoor storage at the Boatel, our team makes the whole process easy.

Simple. Clear. Protected.
That’s what winter with ABS Service looks like.

If you’re ready to get on the schedule, we’re here and ready to help.