Engine Winterization
We stabilize the fuel, fog the cylinders, change the oil, and flush and drain the cooling system so freezing temperatures can't crack a thing.
Winterization
Protect your boat for the off-season.
Get your watercraft ready for the colder months with comprehensive winterization at Lansing Harbor. Our expert technicians safeguard your engine components and lines against freezing temperatures — for a hassle-free start to next season.
Shrink Wrapping & Indoor Storage Available
Off-Season Protection
Preserve your investment through winter
Ensure your watercraft is properly prepared for the colder months with our comprehensive winterization services at Lansing Harbor. Our expert technicians safeguard your engine components and lines, preventing damage from freezing temperatures and ensuring a hassle-free start to the next season.
We also offer professional shrink wrapping for added protection and both indoor and outdoor storage options to keep your boat secure throughout the winter. Trust Lansing Harbor to preserve your investment, so you're ready to hit the water the moment the season returns.
What's Included
Complete winter protection, inside and out
Plumbing & Lines
We drain and add antifreeze to the lines, livewells, washdowns, and freshwater systems, so nothing freezes, swells, or splits over the winter.
Shrink Wrapping
Professional shrink wrapping gives your boat a tight, weatherproof seal that sheds snow, ice, and moisture from the first frost to the spring thaw.
Winter Storage
Keep your boat secure all winter with outdoor storage on stands, cradles or your own trailer, plus limited unheated indoor storage for trailer boats and pontoons.
Season 2026 – 2027
Winter storage & service rates
Three ways to winter with us. Slip & Storage Customers have haul-out and outdoor storage included with their seasonal slip. Storage Only Customers bring the boat to us for the winter. Winterization-Only Customers drop off, we service, you take it home.
Slip & Storage Customers
Seasonal slip at Lansing Harbor
Included
Included: haul-out and outdoor winter storage at no charge. Indoor upgrade and services priced below.
Storage Only Customers
Drop off & store with us
$25.25+ up per foot
Per-foot rates by boat type and storage location — see the table below.
Winterization Only
Drop off & pick up
No storage
Service only. Pick up within one week of completion — see the note below.
Winter storage rates Per foot of overall length (LOA)
| Storage type | Storage customer | Slip customer |
|---|---|---|
| Powerboat or sailboat on stands Outdoors | $73.50 / ft | Included |
| Sailboat on cradle Outdoors | $69.75 / ft | Included |
| Boat on your own trailer Outdoors | $25.25 / ft | Included |
| Indoor storage, unheated Trailer boats, pontoons on blocks only · limited availability · max dimensions 13.5 ft high × 11 ft wide | $50.75 / ft | $26.50 / ft upgrade |
| Boat bottom debris removal Steam wash · required for boats not stored on lifts or land during the season | Included | $8.50 / ft |
Storage term: haul-out or drop-off through April 15. Spring launch is not included, and there is no access to indoor storage. Insurance and registration required before any boat is hauled. Batteries that lose charging life over the winter are not the responsibility of Lansing Harbor and will need to be replaced in the spring at the customer’s expense.
Winterization only: pick-up due within one week of completed winterization. $250 / week after that; the full winter storage contract rate applies to any boat still on the property after November 30.
Haul, launch & rigging A la carte
Oil change service Standard · up to 5.7L | Big block · 7.4L and up
Engine winterization -100 rated antifreeze
Includes: draining the block, reinstalling drain plugs, -100 rated antifreeze, battery disconnect, fuel stabilizer, and a lower unit or outdrive water check. Lower unit or outdrive check is free — if we find water or milky fluid we drain, refill, notify you, and bill that separately.
Water systems winterization -50 rated, potable-safe antifreeze
Shrink wrap We shrink-wrap only · we do not tarp
PWC & jet ski Storage, service & wrap
The essentials All rates per season · NYS sales tax applies
Payment. Storage and service fees are due when haul-out is scheduled. Your haul-out date is not reserved until paid in full.
Late contracts. A 10% surcharge may apply to winter contracts received after October 15.
Insurance. Proof of marine insurance of at least $500,000, naming Lansing Harbor as additional insured, plus current registration, are required before haul-out.
Estimates. An estimate is not a guaranteed final price. A 50% deposit is required on any service or parts order over $250.
Keys. Keep keys in the ignition. A $185 charge applies to tow the boat to the hoist or ramp if no key is present or the boat fails to start.
Full terms. All storage and service is subject to the Winter Storage & Service Agreement Terms and Conditions.
Season 2026 – 2027
Winter storage & service agreement
Complete and sign your winter storage and service agreement online. Haul-out weeks are limited and assigned first-come, first-served once the agreement is signed and paid in full. Signing the agreement means you accept the Winter Storage & Service Agreement Terms and Conditions.
Trouble loading the form? Open the agreement in a new tab, or call or text us at (607) 533-4422.
How It Works
Winter-ready in four steps
01
Request
Submit the form below or call us, and we'll schedule your winterization before the first freeze.
02
Winterize
Our techs stabilize fuel, fog the engine, and drain and antifreeze every line and system.
03
Wrap & store
We shrink wrap your boat and tuck it into secure indoor or outdoor storage.
04
Spring start
Come spring, we de-winterize, inspect, and launch you for a hassle-free start.
Done Right, Before the Freeze
Freeze damage is expensive — prevention isn't
A cracked block or split line can cost a season and thousands in repairs. Our winterization protects your engine, your lines, and your investment all winter long.
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Steps to winter-ready
365
Shrink wrap & storage
All
Makes & engines serviced
9–5
Open daily, in season
Request Winterization
Beat the freeze — book your winterization
Schedule winterization, shrink wrapping, and storage online or call our team. We'll protect your boat through winter and have you ready come spring.
Winterization FAQ
Questions, answered
When should I winterize my boat?
Before the first hard freeze — typically mid-to-late fall in the Finger Lakes. Booking early secures your spot before the rush as the season winds down.
What does winterization include?
We stabilize fuel, fog the engine, change the oil, drain and flush the cooling system, and add antifreeze to every line, livewell, and freshwater system.
Do I need shrink wrapping if I store indoors?
Our indoor storage is unheated, so we still recommend shrink wrap for most boats. Shrink wrapping adds a tight, weatherproof seal against snow, ice and moisture — indoors or out. We shrink-wrap only; we do not tarp.
Can you store my boat after winterizing?
Absolutely. We offer indoor and outdoor storage, plus haul-out and launch, so your boat stays protected from freeze-up to spring.
What happens in the spring?
Come spring we de-winterize, inspect your systems, and launch you back onto Cayuga Lake for a hassle-free start to the season.
How do I request winterization?
Fill out the form above, call us at (607) 533-4422, or stop by the marina at 44 Marina Rd, Lansing, NY.