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Summerization

A full spring inspection that gets your boat running safely before the first trip out, with a printed report at no extra cost

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The Right Way To Come Out Of Storage

A Full Inspection Before Your First Trip

Summerization is our full spring inspection, checking the systems most likely to have shifted or worn down over the winter before you trust your boat back on the water. We check battery voltage, inspect belts, cables, and hoses, test the bilge and blower motors, and check drive and engine oil along with hydraulic, transmission, and power steering fluid where applicable.

Every summerization includes a full check of your gauges and a printed inspection report at no additional cost, so you know exactly what was checked and what, if anything, needs attention.

What We Check

A Complete Spring Inspection

Electrical And Mechanical

  • Battery And Electrical CheckWe inspect battery voltage and test the bilge and blower motors to confirm everything electrical is working before launch.
  • Belts, Hoses, And CablesBelts, cables, and hoses are inspected for wear and tightened or replaced as needed before you are back on the water.

Fluids And Instruments

  • Fluids And FiltersWe check drive and engine oil, hydraulic fluid on sterndrives, transmission fluid on inboards, power steering fluid, and the fuel filter and flame arrestor.
  • Gauge And Instrument TestWe test oil pressure, temperature, fuel, and volt gauges for accurate function and reading before your first trip out.
Brands We Service

One Inspection Team For Every Major Engine

Our summerization checklist applies to outboard, sterndrive, and inboard engines from every major manufacturer on the water.

MercuryVolvo PentaMerCruiserHondaYamaha
Our Process

How Summerization Works

1

Battery And Electrical Inspection

We check battery voltage and test bilge and blower motors before moving on to fluids and mechanical systems.

2

Belts Cables And Hoses

Every belt, cable, and hose is inspected for wear, cracking, or looseness and adjusted or replaced as needed.

3

Fluid Levels And Filters

We check drive and engine oil, hydraulic or transmission fluid, power steering fluid, the fuel filter, and the flame arrestor.

4

Gauge Testing

Oil pressure, temperature, fuel, and volt gauges are all tested for proper function and accurate reading.

5

Printed Report And Sign Off

You receive a fully printed inspection report at no additional cost, documenting exactly what was checked.

Ready To Schedule Summerization?

Fill out the form below and our service team will follow up to find a time that works before your first trip of the season.

Why Choose Bertha Boatworks

Peace Of Mind Before You Launch

Ready For The First Trip

A complete spring inspection means fewer surprises the first time you take your boat out for the season.

Printed Report Included

Every summerization comes with a fully printed inspection report at no additional cost, so you know exactly what was checked.

Every Service From The Same Marina

Your boat comes back to the same technicians and the same marina on the Whitefish Chain for every future visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Summerization Questions Answered

Summerization includes a battery voltage check, inspection of belts, cables, and hoses, a bilge and blower motor test, fluid level checks, fuel filter and flame arrestor inspection, and a full gauge test, all documented in a printed report.

Yes. Every summerization comes with a fully printed inspection report at no additional cost, showing exactly what was checked.

We recommend scheduling as soon as your boat comes out of storage, so any issue found has time to be addressed before your first trip.

Yes. Our summerization checklist applies to outboard, sterndrive, and inboard engines from every major manufacturer we service.

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