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Winterization

You can rely on our dedicated, experienced team to ensure your boat is safely and expertly prepared for off-season storage. With over seven decades of expertise, Buzz’s offers a full range of winterizing services, making us the most trusted choice for keeping your boat in top shape year-round.

Our marine technicians are factory-trained and certified by Yamaha, Mercury, MerCruiser, Honda, Indmar, and Volvo. Each year, we follow a standardized winterization procedure designed to ensure consistent reliability, performance, and long-term protection. The key elements of this process are detailed in “The Buzz’s Way.”

 

Machine Shop Services

WE can assist with:

  • Engine repairs and operation issues
  • Lower unit, skegs, and steering repairs
  • Tune-ups and maintenance
  • Outdrive and lower unit rebuilds and replacements
  • Fiberglass boat body repairs
  • Gelcoat and metal flake finish repairs
  • Hull, transom, and floor substructure repairs
  • Detailing
  • Surface repairs
  • Aluminum boat body repairs
  • Upholstery, seat, and canvas repairs
  • Trailer frames, hubs, tires, and suspension repairs
  • Propeller rebuilds
  • Accessory installs

Deluxe Detailing

BOAT SIZE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE ONLY COMPLETE
15’-18’ $469.95 $714.95
19’-21’ $499.95 $774.95
22’-24’ $539.95 $879.95
PONTOONS $554.95 $769.95
TRIPLE TOONS $569.95 $799.95

 
Acid Wash for heavy algae growth is also available.
 

Parts & Accessories Services

Prop Rebuild Program

Pay at the time of drop-off, prop shipped directly to your door. Inspection of blades and hub for repairability; pitch and rake correction; blade resizing; rig welding up to 1/3 of any blade; cupping (if required); prop rebalancing. Stainless steel props are subject to additional charges.

Aluminum: $249.99   Stainless Steel: $419.99
Nibral (Surf/Tow Prop): $549.99   Stainless Steel Set (Dual Prop): $749.99

 

Custom Boat Covers

Your boat deserves a glove-like fit regardless of its size, style, or age! Call for a quote tailored to your boat's needs. (308) 234-4576

Custom Boat Decals

Same day service, 17 fonts and 17 colors to choose from!
Buzz’s Marine Parts & Accessories Department offers custom boat lettering and registration numbers with quick turnaround and easy ordering. Your order comes as one-piece continuous strips for simple installation at home, and includes an application squeegee and easy step-by-step instructions.
boat letter font samples  

Ordering is easy and turnaround time is fast! Make your boat stand out! Go to: buzzsmarine.com/decals to order.

 

Service Crew

Service Manager

Troy W.

Warranty Coordinator

DENISE C.

Service Writer

Sam W.

Service foreman

Matt D.

Service Techs / Rigging

Ryan A.

Kurtis B.

Mica M.

Wes s.

Anthony W.

Fiberglass Specialist

Marcus N.

Detail & Orientation

mITCHELL M.

 

 

Parts &
Accessories

Manager

Cole S. 

 

Sales Associates

Jesse S.

 

2026 Winterization Packages

Deluxe Four Stroke Outboard
(Yamaha, Mercury & Honda)

Buzz’s Way

  • Check prop for damage that could cause vibration
  • Verify that all electrical components operate
  • Add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel varnish
  • Check water pump to ensure engine is being cooled properly
  • Check for fuel, oil, and exhaust leaks that could be a safety hazard
  • Test batteries to establish strength
  • Charge and disconnect battery to prevent battery drain
  • Grease prop shaft to ensure seals aren’t damaged and are debris free
  • Lube grease zirks
  • Flush cooling system to remove debris/contamination in cooling ports
  • Descale engine/outdrive to cut down build-up and decrease electrolysis
  • Paint lower unit to protect from corrosion damage
  • Remove hull drain plug
  • Lubricate cylinder wall for corrosion prevention
  • Drain & refill the gearcase to avoid lube breakdown & remove internal moisture
  • Change engine oil & filter
  • Drain water to prevent freezing
  • Add antifreeze for extra protection. (100 degrees below zero, bio-degradable)
8HP - 25HP $359.95
40HP - 60HP $479.95
75HP - 115HP $494.95
130HP AND UP $519.95
90HP - 300HP YAMAHA SHO $599.95

 
There is an additional charge of $60.00* on 10 Micron Fuel Filters.

 

    

 

Deluxe Two Stroke, CARBURETED, EFI & Optimax
(Yamaha & Mercury OUtboards)

Buzz’s Way

  • Check prop for damage that could cause vibration
  • Verify that all electrical components operate
  • Add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel varnish
  • Check water pump to ensure engine is being cooled properly
  • Check for fuel, oil, and exhaust leaks that could be a safety hazard
  • Test batteries to establish strength
  • Charge and disconnect battery to prevent battery drain
  • Grease prop shaft to ensure seals aren’t damaged and are debris free
  • Lube grease zirks
  • Flush cooling system to remove debris/contamination in cooling ports
  • Descale engine/outdrive to cut down build-up and decrease electrolysis
  • Paint lower unit to protect from corrosion damage
  • Remove hull drain plug
  • Lubricate powerhead internal components
  • Drain & refill the gearcase to avoid lube breakdown & remove internal moisture
  • Replace water-separating fuel filter to prevent water & debris from entering the engine**
  • Drain water to prevent freezing
DELUXE CARBURETED 3HP - 25HP $254.95
DELUXE CARBURETED 30HP AND UP $329.95
DELUXE EFI $384.95
DELUXE OPTIMAX $519.95

 

**EFI & OPTIMAX ONLY 
There is an additional charge of $65.95* on Vapor Separator Fuel Filters. Mercury Optimax recommends water pump impeller be replaced every year (extra charges apply).

  

 

Tigé Indmar Inboard
(2014 and newer ONLY)

Buzz’s Way

  • Check prop for damage that could cause vibration
  • Verify that all electrical components operate
  • Add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel varnish
  • Check water pump to ensure engine is being cooled properly
  • Check for fuel, oil, and exhaust leaks that could be a safety hazard
  • Test batteries to establish strength
  • Charge and disconnect battery to prevent battery drain
  • Grease prop shaft to ensure seals aren’t damaged and are debris free
  • Lube grease zirks
  • Flush cooling system to remove debris/contamination in cooling ports
  • Descale engine/outdrive to cut down build-up and decrease electrolysis
  • Paint lower unit to protect from corrosion damage
  • Remove hull drain plug
  • Change engine oil & filter to prevent lube breakdown
  • Lubricate cylinder wall for corrosion prevention
  • Drain and refill the transmission & V-drive to avoid lube breakdown & remove internal moisture
  • Completely drain water from cooling system
    Replace with an environmental safe anti-freeze (100 degrees below zero, bio-degradable). Doing so prevents freezing, cracking of components, and cuts down on rust & corrosion build-up.
BASE PRICE $889.95
FRESH WATER SYSTEM (up to 2 gallons) add $134.95
BALLAST DRAIN add $119.95

 

 

 

Inboard / Outboard Packages
(Volvo & Mercruiser)

Buzz’s Way

  • Check prop for damage that could cause vibration
  • Verify that all electrical components operate
  • Add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel varnish
  • Check water pump to ensure engine is being cooled properly
  • Check for fuel, oil, and exhaust leaks that could be a safety hazard
  • Test batteries to establish strength
  • Charge and disconnect battery to prevent battery drain
  • Grease prop shaft to ensure seals aren’t damaged and are debris free
  • Lube grease zirks
  • Flush cooling system to remove debris/contamination in cooling ports
  • Descale engine/outdrive to cut down build-up and decrease electrolysis
  • Paint lower unit to protect from corrosion damage
  • Remove hull drain plug
 

DELUXE

$699.95

PREMIUM

$839.95
  • Change engine oil and filter to prevent lube breakdown
 X X
  • Lubricate cylinder wall for corrosion prevention
 X X
  • Drain and refill the gearcase to avoid lube breakdown and remove internal moisture
 X X
  • Completely drain water from cooling system and replace with an envinronmentally safe anti-freeze (100 degrees below zero, bio-degradable). Doing so prevents freezing, cracking of components, and cuts down on rust and corrosion build-up.
 X X
  • Removal of the outdrive to grease the universal joints, inspect the gimbal area including the gimbal bearing, check for leaks in all bellows and to ensure proper engine alignment.
   X
  • Install outdrive with new gaskets
   X


Price includes up to 5 quarts of OEM engine oil. There is an additional $134.95* charge for Fresh Water Systems and $119.95* for Ballast Systems. Volvo Penta requires: pull outdrive every 2 years, replace seawater impeller yearly (up to $350*) and replace U-joint bellows yearly ($440*) to follow warranty guidelines.

IF YOUR VOLVO ENGINE IS UNDER WARRANTY, VOLVO PENTA REQUIRES A PREMIUM WINTERIZATION TO MAINTAIN FULL COVERAGE.

 

* Prices Do Not Include Tax or Freight (If Applicable)

 

Call: 308.234.4576

to schedule your winterization today!

 

 

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