Boat Winterization for Welland Boaters
Welland boats winterize at our Dunnville shop every fall, about 45 minutes west. Trailer in, drop off, and pick it up wrapped and ready to store, or leave it with us for the winter.
Family-run since 2001 · Now in Dunnville, Ontario · Serving Haldimand, Norfolk & Niagara boaters
Local angle. Welland
Canal-corridor and Lake Erie boats put plenty of run hours on over a summer, and winterization is where the fuel quality, cooling-system stress and battery health all get addressed in one visit. We fog the engine, run antifreeze through the cooling system, stabilize a full tank, change fluids and store the battery, and bundle the shrink wrap and storage if you want the boat off your hands until spring.
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 Welland
- 01 Canal and both lakes.
Welland boats run the rec canal and trailer to Erie at Port Colborne or Ontario at Port Dalhousie. We know the wear each one puts on an engine.
- 02 Repeat-customer shop.
A lot of Welland owners come back every season. We explain the job, price it in writing, and do not pad the bill.
- 03 Authorized Tohatsu dealer.
Factory-trained Tohatsu service and OEM parts, plus Mercury, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki.
- 04 Leave it, we will call.
Most Welland owners drop the boat and we keep it for the work, then call when the estimate is ready.
- 05 Winterize and store.
Bundle fall winterization, shrink wrap and storage so the canal boat is sorted until spring.
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 Welland
How do I book?
Call the shop. Slots open through September and fill through October.
Can I bundle winterization with storage?
Yes. Most customers do. Winterize, wrap, store, and pick up in spring.
How far is the drive from Welland?
About 45 minutes. Most owners drop the boat off and leave it for the season.
Ready for winterization in Welland?
Call us. Phone is the fastest way. Or email the shop for a reply during business hours.