Boat Winterization for Niagara Boaters
Niagara boaters trailer to Hartzel Marine in Dunnville for a proper fall winterization: engine, fuel, cooling and battery, with a logged service record on every boat. St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Thorold, Welland and Port Colborne owners are all regular fall customers.
Family-run since 2001 · Now in Dunnville, Ontario · Serving Haldimand, Norfolk & Niagara boaters
Local angle. St. Catharines
Niagara boats run Lake Ontario, Lake Erie and the canal, but they all see the same Ontario winter, and a proper winterization is the difference between an April that costs nothing and one that costs an engine. We fog the engine, run cooling antifreeze, stabilize the fuel, change fluids and store the battery, then wrap and store if you want it all in one trip.
What you get
- Engine fogging (two- and four-stroke)
- Antifreeze through cooling system
- Lower-unit oil change
- Fuel stabilizer added to a full tank
- Battery disconnect and optional indoor storage
- Documented winterization record
Why Hartzel for St. Catharines
- 01 Lake Ontario and Erie both.
Port Dalhousie lake boats and trailered Erie boats see different wear. We diagnose with both in mind.
- 02 Fiberglass capability.
Repair, transom and gelcoat work on the bigger boats St. Catharines owners run, not just mechanical.
- 03 Authorized Tohatsu dealer.
Factory-trained Tohatsu service and OEM parts, plus the major outboard brands.
- 04 Drop and go.
Most owners trailer down once, leave the boat, and pick it up when the work is signed off.
- 05 Logged history.
Every job in the boat's file, so the next visit is faster.
Related services
- Boat Winterization Main service page
- Shrink Wrap Vented shrink wrap with frame support so your boat breathes through Ontario winters.
- Storage Fenced, CCTV-monitored yard storage in Dunnville. Indoor battery storage available as an add-on.
- Spring Tune-Up De-winterize, fresh fluids, fresh filters, battery in, water pump check. Boat ready for the season.
- Seasonal Maintenance Scheduled 100-hour service: filters, plugs, fluids, impeller check. Keeps the engine healthy and the warranty intact.
Winterization in other towns
Winterization in St. Catharines
Will you do everything in one trip?
Yes. Winterize, shrink wrap and store all in one drop-off if you book it together.
When should Niagara owners book?
By September 15. October slots fill up.
Is the drive worth it for winterization?
For a documented, properly-done job that protects the engine, most Niagara owners think so. Drop off and pick up in spring, launch-ready.
Ready for winterization in St. Catharines?
Call us. Phone is the fastest way. Or email the shop for a reply during business hours.