October Tech Tip

The days are getting shorter, the nights getting colder (brrrr...) and its time for all us northerners to pack up our summer fun and get ready for winter. So here's some tips on

Winterizing your Pedal and/or Electric Boat

All models of the Encore:

• Remove the keel plugs and drain all residual water. This will help prevent damage caused by freezing temperatures. It could be helpful to set the boat so gravity will aid in the draining.

• If you've looked (read comment) and don't have keel plugs, please contact us at (888) 709-7097 or comment on this page, and we'll talk you through the proceedure for drilling the holes for the plugs.
  

• Make sure to put the plugs back in, or tape them onto the boat somewhere (the steering handle has been suggested) to remind yourself they need to be put back in before launching.

Electric versions:

• Charge the battery completely, remove it to a accessible location.


• Don't let the battery drain completely during storage; you can use a trickle charger during this time to prevent this.

Escapade:

• Pump bilge repeatedly to empty of residual water. Soak up excess.