Fall Service & Winterization
Protected All Winter Long
Award-winning certified technicians handle everything from hoist pickup to full engine winterization, so your boat is ready the moment spring arrives.
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Why Choose Clear Lake Boats
North Iowa's Most Recognized Service Shop
Our service department has earned multiple CSI Awards from Cobalt, Bennington, and Barletta Boats — recognition given only to dealers who consistently exceed customer expectations. We're the only recognized and published service shop by manufacturers within 50 miles of Clear Lake.
What's Included
End-of-Season Service, Start to Finish
Our fall service covers every system on your boat. Certified on Mercury, Mercruiser, Volvo, Yamaha, and Ilmor engines, our team knows exactly what your boat needs to come through winter without a scratch.
Hoist & Dock Pickup
We come to you. Our team picks up your boat or personal watercraft directly from your hoist, loads it out, and transports it to our facility — no trailer hauling required on your end.
Engine Fogging & Winterization
Fogging oil is applied to cylinder walls and engine internals to prevent corrosion during the off-season. Proper winterization protects against freezing and component degradation over the winter months.
Cooling System Flush
All raw water is flushed from the cooling system and replaced with antifreeze where required. This is one of the most critical steps in preventing cracked blocks and heat exchanger damage over a hard Iowa winter.
Fuel System Stabilization
Fuel stabilizer is added to prevent fuel degradation, varnish buildup, and carburetor or injector clogging. The engine is run to ensure treated fuel circulates through the entire system before storage.
Battery Service & Storage
Batteries are inspected, charged, and either stored on a maintenance charger or removed for safe dry storage. Proper battery care over winter means no surprises when you're ready to launch in the spring.
Cover Installation & Storage Transition
Your boat is covered and moved into our 900+ spot indoor storage facility. Concrete flooring, pest and rodent control, and a dedicated cleaning team mean it comes out next spring exactly how it went in.
Hoist Pickup Service
We Come to You
You don't need to haul anything. We pick up your boat or PWC directly from the hoist and handle transport to our facility. Pricing is straightforward.
Clear Lake (Big Lake)
$75
First Unit
- Boat or PWC pickup from hoist
- Transport to Clear Lake Boats facility
- Each additional unit on same trip: $40
Little Lake (Ventura)
$95
First Unit
- Boat or PWC pickup from hoist
- Transport to Clear Lake Boats facility
- Each additional unit on same trip: $40
PWC — After October 1
$75
Per Unit
- Personal watercraft only
- Applies to all pickups on or after Oct 1
- No keys or lanyard present: $25 additional
Prices do not include Iowa sales tax of 7%. Contact us to confirm availability before your requested pickup date.
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