Waypoint Marine’s Winter Boat Watch service provides scheduled, documented reports throughout the winter storage season.

We inspect your vessel inside and out to ensure that mold, moisture, critters, wind damage, snow load, and debris from neighboring boats never catch you off guard in spring. Consider it the insurance you can actually see working.

Great Lakes winters bring moisture, freeze/thaw cycles, unpredictable storms, and tightly packed storage yards. Those conditions can lead to springtime nightmares like:

• Mold blooms inside cabins

• Standing water from freeze damage or leaking covers

• Critters nesting in cushions or wiring

• Neighboring boats shedding debris or rubbing against yours

• Canvas collapsing under snow loads

• Batteries dying or bilge pumps failing silently

• Instances of theft left unnoticed

Our routine inspections stop issues long before they become expensive spring repairs.

A 360° winter wellness check for your vessel.
Visits include:

• Cover & Tarp Integrity: Tears, collapsing poles, snow buildup, wind shift, or unauthorized access.

• Moisture & Mold Check: Interior humidity levels, wet cushions, condensation pockets, and early mold indicators.

• Bilge & Water Intrusion: Standing water, pump activity, leaks from deck fittings, hatches, or freeze/thaw expansion damage.

• Hull & Topsides: Scratches, gouges, impact from neighboring boats or blown debris.

• Lines & Fenders: Chafe, slippage, or failures during storms.

• Ventilation: Proper air movement to prevent stale, mold-friendly air.

• Critter Patrol: Signs of rodents, insects, or nesting activity.

• Electronics & Batteries: Visual check for corrosion, swelling, and leaks.

If something doesn’t look right, we take action.

A smooth spring launch begins with a smooth storage season.
We eliminate the most annoying (and expensive) spring discoveries:

• Moldy cabins → We monitor moisture and ventilation all winter.

• Dead batteries → Early detection of drain or corrosion.

• Frozen/burst plumbing → We catch leaks or standing water before temperatures drop.

• Ripped covers → We repair or report damage before snow or rain fills your boat.

• Hull scratches from neighbors → Immediate documentation and communication to prevent disputes.

• Animal damage → Fast removal and prevention measures before wires or cushions become chew toys.

• Evidence of Theft → We notify you and the storage facility immediately to mitigate loss.

You stay warm. We stay vigilant.
Every visit includes a time-stamped report with photos, notes, and alerts for anything needing attention.

Whether your boat is in a yard, on a rack, or in the water, you’ll know it’s being monitored by professionals who understand what can go wrong and how to prevent it.

Winter storms? We check.
Deep freezes? We check.
Those “only on the Great Lakes” sideways blizzards? We absolutely check.

The easiest spring you’ve ever had starts in winter.

• Fewer repairs

• No spring surprises

• Lower long-term upkeep costs

• Better resale value through proactive care

• Peace of mind even when you’re miles away

• Professional eyes on your boat during the harshest months

• Convenience: skip surprise spring cleanups, disputes, and delays