Freeze Warning?!?
Winterization Time is Here!
Last season we witnessed one of the coldest winters in recent years in our area. And, unfortunately, many people who performed their own winterization work experienced some problems in the spring. Remember, when you have a certified mechanic winterize your boat, you're not only paying for their 2 hours of labor at the time of winterization, you're also getting a guarantee that come spring time your engine block will not be busted. Sure you might be able to do the same winterization yourself and save a few bucks, but if you end up with a cracked engine block will it be worth what little you saved by doing it yourself?
This is one Do It Yourself job where the pros do not outweigh the cons.
We've included a list of mechanics around our area to make it easier for you to pick up the phone and schedule your winterization work.
*Disclaimer: Information for the businesses below is provided for your convenience and personal use. While we have experienced quality and professional services with these companies, YourNewBoat,LLC is in no way associated with them and provides no guarantee of service.
Norris Lake, Tennessee River (Knoxville)
Marine Contractors
Mark Proffitt
865-256-9839
marinecontractor@comcast.net
www.marinecontractor.biz
Lake Cumberland
Lake Cumberland Marine
606-677-0939
jeff@lakecumberlandmarine.com
www.lakecumberlandmarine.com
South Holston Lake, Boone Lake, Watauga Lake
Laurel Marina
423-878-5656
www.laurelmarina.com
Tennessee River (Chattanooga)
Erwin Marine
423-622-0821
www.erwinmarinesales.com
Tennessee River (Alabama)
Extreme Marine
256-351-1440
www.extrememarineboat.com
Center Hill Lake
Center Hill Sports Marine
931-761-3196
www.centerhillsportsmarine.net
Tims Ford Lake
Tracker Boat Center - Winchester
866-890-5050
tsmith@TrackerBoatCenter.com
http://winchester.trackerboatcenter.com/
Cumberland River, Percy Priest Lake, Old Hickory Lake
Erwin Marine of Nashville
615-824-9099
www.erwinmarinesales.com
*Be sure to verify that any mechanic you call to perform any work on your boat is a Certified Service Technician for your engine (MerCruiser, Volvo, etc) and ask them if they guarantee their winterization (be sure to keep your receipt at least until Spring, however it is good practice to retain all service/maintenance records on your boat as it is helpful for resale). You can also check with your Marina for references as they usually have a list of Certified Mechanics who are also insured and they're comfortable with having them working within their harbor.
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