Our services cover the entire winter journey of a coastal yacht. Choose a complete package or individual stages; either way, each task is carried out by the same team, recorded in your layup file, and coordinated so the whole season fits together without gaps.
Engine & Machinery Winterizing
Your propulsion and generating machinery is the most vulnerable part of a laid-up yacht, and it receives our closest attention. We flush and drain raw-water circuits, protect cooling systems with the correct antifreeze concentrations, change engine oil and filters so acidic residue does not sit against internal surfaces over winter, and fog cylinders where appropriate to guard against internal corrosion. Fuel is treated and stabilized to prevent the growth and separation that clog systems during a long idle period. Every step is logged, so when spring arrives the engine is not an unknown quantity but a documented, protected unit ready to be brought back to life quickly and safely.
Freshwater & Sanitation Draining
Plumbing is where a single freezing night can do the most stealthy damage, splitting pipes and cracking pumps hidden deep behind joinery. We fully drain freshwater tanks, water heaters, and lines, clear the sanitation system and holding circuits, and protect pumps, taps, and traps with marine-safe antifreeze so no pocket of liquid is left to expand. Filters are cleared and left ready for the new season. Because these systems are largely out of sight, owners rarely think about them until something bursts; our methodical approach means that when you reopen the seacocks in spring, water flows cleanly through a circuit that spent the winter empty, protected, and completely free of freeze risk.
Hull, Deck & Rigging Protection
A hull that spends winter unprotected loses more than shine; salt, grime, and standing water quietly attack gelcoat, fittings, and standing rigging. We wash down the hull and deck, treat and protect vulnerable surfaces, ease and cover deck hardware, and inspect the rig for the wear that is far easier to address in a quiet workshop than at the start of a busy season. Where masts are unstepped for storage we handle them with care and note their condition. This attention keeps your yacht looking cared-for and, more importantly, prevents the slow degradation that turns a sound vessel into a list of spring repairs before you have even reached the water.
Climate-Controlled Indoor Berthing
The heart of our offer is the indoor dock itself: a heated, ventilated hall where your yacht rests out of the wind, rain, frost, and salt spray that define an Atlantic winter. Each berth is allocated with enough space to work around the vessel, and the environment is managed to keep temperature stable and humidity low. Unlike an open yard, our halls shield your investment from ultraviolet exposure, freeze-thaw cycles, and the relentless damp that ages boats prematurely. Whether your yacht is a compact cruiser or a substantial bluewater vessel, indoor berthing gives it a calm, dry winter home that materially extends the life of hull, systems, and interior alike.
Battery Care & Season Monitoring
Storage is not the end of the work; it is a phase that needs supervision. Throughout the winter we maintain battery banks so they do not sag into deep discharge, air out cabins to keep the interior fresh, and carry out regular walk-through inspections of every stored vessel. If a cover slips, a seal weeps, or the climate drifts, we notice and act before a minor issue becomes real damage. Owners receive updates when something needs a decision, and can request checks on specific concerns. This active monitoring is what turns a static berth into genuine peace of mind, because your yacht is watched over continuously rather than simply parked and forgotten.
Spring Recommissioning & Launch
When the season turns we bring your yacht back to life in an organized sequence rather than a last-minute rush. Working from the layup record, we refill and test systems, recharge and reconnect batteries, refit hardware, apply antifouling and finishing touches, and run the engine and machinery to confirm everything performs. Sea valves are checked, safety gear reviewed, and the rig retensioned where needed. We then coordinate haul-in and launch timing so your first day back on the water is spent sailing, not troubleshooting. Recommissioning closes the loop on a well-managed winter, delivering a vessel that is clean, sound, documented, and genuinely ready for the year ahead.
