Collection: Winterizing

Getting a boat ready for storage means tackling the buildup that collects over a season: mineral scale in cooling systems, mildew on surfaces, black streaks along the hull, rust stains on hardware, and oil residue in the bilge. Star brite covers each of these with purpose-built formulas. Their descaling fluid is available as a concentrate to dilute or as a ready-to-use version for smaller jobs. The gel spray format matters on vertical surfaces, where mildew, rust, and black streak removers cling rather than running off. The Maxi-Boom bilge oil absorber rounds out the lineup for petroleum residue.

Swobbit's cleaning tools pair well with those products for reaching across a full hull or deck. The Perfect Pole adjusts from 6 to 11 feet, and the Quik Dry Mop handles surface drying. Adapter compatibility is the key thing to sort before buying: the range includes a hand tool adapter, a threaded adapter, a 180-degree adjustable angle adapter, and a Starbrite to Uni-Snap adapter. Matching the right adapter to your existing handles is what makes the modular system work for your boat.