Owning a jet ski and a fun toy to have but if you don't store it properly for the winter it will just take you longer to enjoy it come summertime. Winterizing your jet ski will save you a bunch of time and effort when the time comes to take it out of storage. Here are some simple steps to achieve that.

1. Drain the water. Since a jet ski uses the water that it rides on as a cooling systems it's important that your drain all of the water out of. After the water is drained it with fresh water especially if you ride in the ocean often. This is flush all of the salt, sand, dirt and any other junk left behind out of the system. Just make sure to follow the instructions in your owner's manual.

2. Clean it up! Take this time to get your jet ski all cleaned up and ready to go for next season. Take the time to clean the hull and the out side of the machine. Clean out the bilge with fresh water. Wax the shell to help protect it and get looking all shiny again before you go and get it dirty having fun again.

3. Fill and lubricate the jet ski. When you fill the fuel tank make sure to put in a stabilizer in. Protect your carburetors and pistons by lubing them up with oil. Take the time to lubricate all your cabling and rubber seals. Pay particular attention to your seals, use a vinyl lubricant to prevent drying and cracking. Grease up joints and flex points. Check the owners manual for advice on which ones to pay close attention to.

4. Remove your battery. Take this sucker out and clean all the terminals and coat them with a petroleum jelly to prevent them from corroding. Fill the cells of needed and keep it charges. You can use a drip charger if needed. The last thing you want in the spring is to get to the lake and have a dead battery. Fun with be put on hold for sure.

5. Store that bad boy. You don't need much space to store your jet ski anywhere with a roof will do. If you have to store it outside make sure to keep it off the ground. Get a cover and wrap it up. If you store it on a trailer make sure to pay attention to the tires since winter could rot them.

That's it… your done. Go get a beer, watch a bowl game and sleep tight knowing your jet ski is safe, sound a ready to go when you need it in the spring. We look forward to seeing you then.