Winter cost guide
Boat winterizing cost in the Northeast: prices from 16 businesses
$210 to $425 per engine
Winterizing, published prices, lowest to highest (not an average)
Published prices in the Northeast, lowest to highest (not an average): winterizing $210 to $425 per engine at 5 businesses and $95 to $1,395 flat price per job at 12 businesses.
Published prices
Winterizing, per engine
$210 to $425 · 5 yards
| Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outboard Engine Winterization WOB | Brick Township, NJ | $210.00 per motor | 2026 | Source for Green Cove Marinachecked |
| $269 per Gas/Diesel engine | Stony Point, NY | $214 per jet power engine | 2026 | Source for Patsy's Bay Marinachecked |
| premium non tox antifreeze, Grease all fittings, Coat engine and drive with anticorrosive | Brookhaven, NY | $245.00 per engine (plus parts) | 2026 | Source for South Shore Boatyardchecked |
| Winterization (+Materials) | Stony Point, NY | $269 per gas/diesel engine | 2026 | Source for Patsy's Bay Marinachecked |
| 4 CYL, 6 CYL, 8 CYL & 10 CYL | Woodbine, NJ | $295 per motor | 2026 | Source for Holtz Boat Works, Inc.checked |
| All I/O and Inboard engines WIN | Brick Township, NJ | $305.00 per motor | 2026 | Source for Green Cove Marinachecked |
| non tox antifreeze, Coat engine and accessories with anticorrosive spray | Brookhaven, NY | $340.00 per engine (plus parts) | 2026 | Source for South Shore Boatyardchecked |
| 4- and 6-cylinder | Barnegat, NJ | $375.00 per engine | 2026 | Source for J3 Marinechecked |
| non tox antifreeze, Coat engine and accessories with anticorrosive spray. $340.00 Plus Par | Brookhaven, NY | $400.00 per engine (plus parts) | 2026 | Source for South Shore Boatyardchecked |
| 8-cylinder | Barnegat, NJ | $425.00 per engine | 2026 | Source for J3 Marinechecked |
16 of 64 CT, NY, MA, RI and NJ listings where winterizing is confirmed publish prices we could confirm.
Checked . Prices as published on each business site. Call to confirm.
Winterizing, flat price per job
$95 to $1,395 · 12 yards
| Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inboard/Outboard (I/O's) | Woodbine, NJ | $95 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Holtz Boat Works, Inc.checked |
| Outboard, 2 to 25 hp | Plymouth, MA | $200 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Atlantic Boat Repairchecked |
| 1-4 Cylinder | Westbrook, CT | $200.00 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Harry's Marine Repairchecked |
| Outboard up to 100 hp | Fort Ann, NY | $200 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Pilot Knob Marinachecked |
| Winterize Jet Engine / PWC | Jet Engine / PWC | Delran, NJ | $216.00 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Dredge Harbor Marinachecked |
| OUTBOARD 16HP TO 99HP, WINTERIZE + CHANGE GEAR LUBE | Bolton, NY | $220 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Yankee Boating Centerchecked |
| Basic Winterization | Plattsburgh, NY | $225 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Plattsburgh Boat Basinchecked |
| • Winterize | Oyster Bay, NY | $240 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Oyster Bay Marine Center Marinachecked |
| 6 Cylinder Gas | Westbrook, CT | $250.00 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Harry's Marine Repairchecked |
| Outboard 115 hp+ | Fort Ann, NY | $250 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Pilot Knob Marinachecked |
| OUTBOARD 100HP AND UP, WINTERIZE + CHANGE GEAR LUBE | Bolton, NY | $260 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Yankee Boating Centerchecked |
| Winterize WaveRunner / Jet Ski | Woodbine, NJ | $275 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Holtz Boat Works, Inc.checked |
| Winterization Special | Plattsburgh, NY | $275 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Plattsburgh Boat Basinchecked |
| Winterize Gas Engine (Inboard/Stern Drive) | Gas Engine | Delran, NJ | $280.00 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Dredge Harbor Marinachecked |
| Winterize Diesel Engine | Diesel Engine | Delran, NJ | $290.00 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Dredge Harbor Marinachecked |
| Winterize Inboard …………..……………………………………...…….… 4 Cylinders or Less | Oyster Bay, NY | $295 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Oyster Bay Marine Center Marinachecked |
| 8 Cylinder Gas | Westbrook, CT | $300.00 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Harry's Marine Repairchecked |
| OB1CYLW 1 Cylinder 2.5 to 5hp | Norwalk, CT | $300.00 flat (as listed) | 2027 | Source for Rex Marine Centerchecked |
| 4-cyl, 6-cyl, V8 to 5.7L · 3.0L, 4.3L, 305, 350, 6.2L | Lansing, NY | $305 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Lansing Harborchecked |
| Outboard, 30 to 60 hp | Plymouth, MA | $325 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Atlantic Boat Repairchecked |
| Winterize Inboard …………..……………………………………...…….… 4 Cylinders or Less, $295 ………….……...6 or Mo | Oyster Bay, NY | $335 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Oyster Bay Marine Center Marinachecked |
| Inboard | Fort Ann, NY | $350 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Pilot Knob Marinachecked |
| IN3 Decommission & winterize inboard engine (materials additional) | Norwalk, CT | $360.00 flat (as listed) | 2027 | Source for Rex Marine Centerchecked |
| Outboards to 50 hp | Torrington, CT | $375 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Ace Marine LLCchecked |
| MERCRUISER STERNDRIVE Alpha, WINTERIZE + CHANGE GEAR LUBE | Bolton, NY | $375 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Yankee Boating Centerchecked |
| IN3EC Emission controlled engines with catalytic converter (most engines since 2012) | Norwalk, CT | $395.00 flat (as listed) | 2027 | Source for Rex Marine Centerchecked |
| OB3CYLW 3 Cylinder 40 to 90hp | Norwalk, CT | $400.00 flat (as listed) | 2027 | Source for Rex Marine Centerchecked |
| MERCRUISER STERNDRIVE BRAVO, WINTERIZE + CHANGE GEAR LUBE | Bolton, NY | $430 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Yankee Boating Centerchecked |
| OB4CYLW 4 Cylinder | Norwalk, CT | $490.00 flat (as listed) | 2027 | Source for Rex Marine Centerchecked |
| Winterize Diesel Engine | Woodbine, NJ | $495 each | 2026 | Source for Holtz Boat Works, Inc.checked |
| Inboard or I/O | Torrington, CT | $525 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Ace Marine LLCchecked |
| Winterization Complete Package | Saratoga Springs, NY | $1,395 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Saratoga Boat Carechecked |
Winterizing (add-ons), flat price per job (add-on items)
$65 to $365 · 6 yards
| Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterize head | Barnegat, NJ | $65.00 flat rate | 2026 | Source for J3 Marinechecked |
| Winterize Air Conditioner(s) | Woodbine, NJ | $75 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Holtz Boat Works, Inc.checked |
| Winterize air conditioning | Barnegat, NJ | $90.00 flat rate | 2026 | Source for J3 Marinechecked |
| Winterize fresh-water system, cold only | Barnegat, NJ | $95.00 flat rate | 2026 | Source for J3 Marinechecked |
| Winterize generator | Barnegat, NJ | $100.00 flat rate | 2026 | Source for J3 Marinechecked |
| Winterize Ballast Tank/s and Pump/s | Ski / Surf Boats Only | Delran, NJ | $104.00 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Dredge Harbor Marinachecked |
| Winterize Cold Water System (Systems without hot water) | Standard System | Delran, NJ | $105.00 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Dredge Harbor Marinachecked |
| Winterize Air Conditioner, First Unit | Primary A/C | Delran, NJ | $114.00 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Dredge Harbor Marinachecked |
| WINTERIZE COLD WATER SYSTEM (DOES NOT INC SUMMERIZATION) ** | Bolton, NY | $120 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Yankee Boating Centerchecked |
| Winterize Auxiliary Generator | Aux Unit | Delran, NJ | $156.00 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Dredge Harbor Marinachecked |
| Winterize Diesel Generator (Unit Must Start) | Woodbine, NJ | $175 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Holtz Boat Works, Inc.checked |
| Winterize hot and cold water system | Barnegat, NJ | $190.00 flat rate | 2026 | Source for J3 Marinechecked |
| WI17 Winterize Generator (if applicable) | Norwalk, CT | $195.00 flat (as listed) | 2027 | Source for Rex Marine Centerchecked |
| WINTERIZE AIR CONDITIONER (DOES NOT INC SUMMERIZATION) ** | Bolton, NY | $195 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Yankee Boating Centerchecked |
| WI17 Winterize Generator | Norwalk, CT | $200.00 flat (as listed) | 2027 | Source for Rex Marine Centerchecked |
| Winterize Generator | Oyster Bay, NY | $225 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Oyster Bay Marine Center Marinachecked |
| Fresh Water-Cooled Gas Inboard Engine | Woodbine, NJ | $265 each | 2026 | Source for Holtz Boat Works, Inc.checked |
| Winterize Gas Generator (Unit Must Start) | Woodbine, NJ | $295 flat (as listed) | 2026 | Source for Holtz Boat Works, Inc.checked |
| WINTERIZE COLD & HOT WATER SYSTEM & head (DOES NOT INC SUMMERIZATION) ** | Bolton, NY | $345 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Yankee Boating Centerchecked |
| NAUTIQUE, WINTERIZE ENGINE, BALLAST & HEATER | Bolton, NY | $365 flat (as listed) | 2026/2027 | Source for Yankee Boating Centerchecked |
Listings with prices on record
- Ace Marine LLCCall Ace Marine LLC
- Atlantic Boat RepairCall Atlantic Boat Repair
- Dredge Harbor MarinaCall Dredge Harbor Marina
- Green Cove MarinaCall Green Cove Marina
- Harry's Marine RepairCall Harry's Marine Repair
- Holtz Boat Works, Inc.Call Holtz Boat Works, Inc.
- J3 MarineCall J3 Marine
- Lansing HarborCall Lansing Harbor
- Oyster Bay Marine Center MarinaCall Oyster Bay Marine Center Marina
- Patsy's Bay MarinaCall Patsy's Bay Marina
- Pilot Knob MarinaCall Pilot Knob Marina
- Plattsburgh Boat BasinCall Plattsburgh Boat Basin
- Rex Marine CenterCall Rex Marine Center
- Saratoga Boat CareCall Saratoga Boat Care
- South Shore BoatyardCall South Shore Boatyard
- Yankee Boating CenterCall Yankee Boating Center
What to ask before you compare
- Ask if the price is per engine; twin-engine boats usually pay per engine.
- Ask whether fuel stabilizer, antifreeze, oil change and filters are included or billed as parts.
- Ask about extra charges for generators, heads, freshwater systems, showers, ballast tanks and heaters.
- Ask if lower-unit (gear oil) service is included for outboards and stern drives.
- Ask whether the price changes for inboard, stern drive (I/O), outboard, jet or diesel.
Common questions
How much does it cost to winterize a boat?
Published 2026/27 prices from 5 yards run $210 to $425 per engine. Other published units: $95 to $1,395 flat price per job (12 yards); $65 to $365 flat price per job (add-on items) (6 yards). Ask what is included before you compare.
Is winterizing priced per engine?
Some yards price per engine and others list a flat price by engine type. Per-engine prices published: $210 to $425 per engine (5 yards).
How much does it cost to winterize an outboard?
Published prices that name this engine type: $210 per engine (1 yard); $95 to $375 flat price per job (5 yards).
How much does it cost to winterize an inboard or stern drive?
Published prices that name this engine type: $305 per engine (1 yard); $95 to $525 flat price per job (7 yards); $265 flat price per job (add-on items) (1 yard).
What does boat winterizing include?
It varies by yard. Common items listed on price sheets are antifreeze for the engine and water systems, fuel stabilizer, and fogging. Oil changes, filters and lower-unit service are often extra. Check the yard's list.
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- Prices are as published on each business site; units are never mixed within a table.
- Ranges are the lowest and highest published figures, not averages.
- Excluded: 23 withdrawn prices-2 rows, stale or undated rows, and Newport Marina (only 2025 rates shown).