It’s finally warming up outside, which means it’s sailing season yet again. That means you’ll need to de-winterize your boat for smooth sailing once your put it in the water. While routine maintenance checks on all the moving parts of your boat are important year-round, it’s a bit more work to de-winterize your boat in the spring. In fact, the life of your boat depends on proper winterization and de-winterization. Your owner’s manual will have instructions that are specific to your boat’s make and model. Make sure to override all other tips that conflict with those in your manual.