Logan Voss
The off-season is typically when boat owners tuck their vessels away in storage for a few months; however, the off-season is also an opportunity to make some improvements. Consider these useful upgrades if you’re looking to add value to your boat this off-season.
New Stereo System
What’s better than a day out on the boat with friends, family, and music? Unfortunately, many boats, especially older models, are lacking in the stereo department. This lack is a great opportunity to boost your vessel’s value.
Consider installing new, high-quality marine speakers to your boat for those days on the water—you won’t regret it! A new stereo system means more fun on the water and more value to your boat.
Lithium Marine Battery
If your boat still has a basic lead-acid battery, you’re already behind with the latest marine technology. Lithium marine batteries are sweeping the industry thanks to their greater power capabilities, durability, and longer lifespans than lead-acid batteries.
By switching to marine lithium batteries in the off-season, boaters can instantly add value to their boats with minimal effort, as upgrading to a lithium battery is simple. Plus, this upgrade gives boats greater long-term value, as a single lithium battery can last as long as five lead-acid units combined!
Retractable Sunshade
Another popular feature with many boats is a retractable canvas top, also known as a sunshade. Bimini Tops are also useful, but they can be a hassle to constantly put them up and bring them down manually.
A retractable sunshade system offers greater convenience, as it can open and close electronically in seconds. Boaters can quickly switch between lounging and cruising, so it’s the ideal feature for those long days on the water and in the sun!
Advanced Electronic Features
Another simple way to boost your boat’s value is by installing advanced features and electronics that make boating and fishing easier and more fun! Whether your boat is for fishing or weekend cruises, there are plenty of advanced electronics you can install to make your boat smarter and more capable, such as the following:
- Marine GPS systems
- Radar systems
- Chart plotters
- Fish finders
These features are convenient for boat owners and look impressive to buyers if you ever decide to sell the boat in the future.
More Rodholders & Cupholders
Whether your boat is for sport or pleasure, it could always do with more holders! One of the simplest but most effective upgrades a boat owner can make to their vessel is adding more fishing rod holders, cupholders, or both. For anglers, you can never have enough holders for your rods, and for pleasure vessels, more cupholders are convenient for your guests and help reduce spills and accidents on board.
