10/27/2026
🧊 Thinking about just throwing a tarp over the boat this winter? Read this first.
Scan the QR code on this graphic to read the full article. Or on our website, go to About Us > Outdoors Education and look for "Can You Just Tarp Your Boat for a Minnesota Winter?"
A tarp can work. But one heavy, wet snow can turn a sagging tarp into a swimming pool, a torn cover or a winter home for mice.
We lined up tarps, fitted covers, shrink-wrap and indoor storage for a Minnesota winter, plus the 7 things to do before any cover goes on and how to recycle your wrap for free next spring.
Still need winterization or shrink-wrap? Our service teams in Alexandria and Melrose can help.