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Shrink wrap & winterization

Arkansas winters are mild until the one hard freeze that cracks a block. Winterization protects the engine; wrap keeps weather, pollen and debris off until spring.

Shrink Wrap: est. $12-18 /ft

Calm water and forested shoreline on Lake Ouachita in the off-season

Flat-rate winterizing, by-the-foot wrap

Winterization is est. $150-450 flat, by system because outboards, sterndrives and inboards are different jobs, not different lengths. It covers engine fogging, fluids, antifreeze and system protection appropriate to your setup.

Shrink wrap runs est. $12-18 /ft, framed and vented; a 24-foot boat is about $288-432. A fall wash before wrapping is worth it, so the boat is not sealed up dirty for months.

Estimates only; the written quote is final.

What owners ask about shrink wrap & winterization

Do I really need to winterize a boat in Arkansas?

Winters are milder here than up north, but hard freezes do happen and a cracked block is a four-figure repair. Winterization protects the engine and systems; wrap protects everything else.

What does winterization include?

Engine fogging, fluids and antifreeze, and system protection matched to your setup. Outboards, sterndrives and inboards differ, which is why it is a flat rate by system rather than by the foot.

When should I book fall wrap?

Before the first cold snap, which on this lake usually means November. Book the optional fall wash with it so the gelcoat goes under cover clean.

Straight answers

How much is boat shrink wrap on Lake Ouachita?

Shrink wrap runs est. $12-18 /ft, about $288-432 on a 24-foot boat. Winterization is est. $150-450 flat, by system. Estimates; the written quote is final.

Wrap, cover, or nothing for an Arkansas winter?

Even mild winters bring freezes, rain and debris. Wrap is the most protective option for boats stored outside; at minimum, winterize the engine so a freeze cannot crack it.

Can you wash the boat before wrapping it?

Yes, and we recommend it. A fall wash means the boat is not sealed up with a season of grime against the gelcoat all winter.

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