Please note that we are unable to do the following services at area lakes:

• I/O Winterization
• Tube Cleanings
• Boat Detailing

Any boats requiring this service will need to be hauled to or dropped off at Charles Mill Marina.

2025 Service Date for Apple Valley Lake

• October 27

Service calls on this date are only $10. Service calls scheduled for any other date will be the standard $170. 

Please note: We are unable to provide winterization service for I/Os at Apple Valley Lake. If you would like us to winterize your I/O, the boat will need to be dropped off at Charles Mill Marina or we can arrange for your boat to be hauled.

2025 Service Date for Lake Buckhorn

• October 24

Service calls on this date is only $10. Service calls scheduled for any other date will be the standard $170. 

2025 Service Dates for Meyers Lake

• October 30
• October 31

Service calls on these dates are only $10. Service calls scheduled for any other date will be the standard $170. 

2025 Service Date for Holiday Lakes

• October 22

Service calls on this date is only $10. Service calls scheduled for any other date will be the standard $170. 

Please note: we are unable to provide winterization service for I/Os at Holiday Lakes. If you would like us to winterize your I/O, the boat will need to be dropped off at Charles Mill Marina or we can arrange for your boat to be hauled.

2025 Service Dates for Candlewood Lake

• October 18
• October 25
• November 1
• November 8

Service calls on these dates are only $10. Service calls scheduled for any other date will be the standard $170. 

Please note: We are unable to provide winterization service for I/Os at Candlewood Lake. If you would like us to winterize your I/O, the boat will need to be dropped off at Charles Mill Marina or we can arrange for your boat to be hauled.

2025 Service Dates for Cinnamon Lake

• October 11
• October 18
• October 24
• October 25

Service calls on these dates are only $10. Service calls scheduled for any other date will be the standard $170. 

Please specify your preferred date for us to service your boat in the "Additional Notes" field below.

Note that this will be an additional $170 service call charge.

Jet Drive and PWC Winterization Details

+ Pull spark plugs and fog cylinders
+ Grease fittings
+ Inspect grate
+ Disconnect battery
+ Add fuel stabilizer
+ Winterize cooling system with non-toxic antifreeze

Inboard & I/O Winterization Details

Economy Winterization
+ Winterize cooling system with non-toxic antifreeze

Standard Winterization
+ Economy Winterization
+ Oil & Filter Change
+ Add fuel stabilizer
+ Lube all external fittings
+ Check all fluid levels
+ Change gear oil in outdrive
+ Install new fuel filter

Deluxe Winterization
+ Standard Winterization
+ Inspect and lube u-joints, engine coupler, and gimbal bearings
+ Check engine alignment
+ Remove, inspect and re-install drive unit with new gasket (if required)
+ Inspect engine hoses, boots, bellows and power train hydraulic hoses
+ Lube poser steering actuator valve
+ Remove and inspect prop, lube prop shaft

Outboard Winterization

Regular maintenance on your engine is critical. Annual service makes your engine more reliable and will extend the life of your engine. Our factory-certified technicians will :

• Change the lower unit oil
• Replace the fuel filter (if necessary)
• Add fuel stabilizer.

Beginning this year, our standard winterization service now also includes :

• Replacing lower unit drain plug gaskets
• Removing the prop and greasing the prop shaft
• Visually inspecting the prop seal and lower unit housing
• Greasing all external fittings.

Please note: We no longer offer hull cleanings for fiberglass boats or aluminum fishing boats.

Tube Cleaning

We use a high-pressure power washer to remove algae and build-up from tubes and hulls.

Please note: we no longer offer full center-tube cleanings for tritoons. All center-tubes on tritoons will have the front and rear cleaned, but the middle will not.

Boat Detailing

Deck Cleaning
+ Power wash carpet / deck

Full Detail
+ Deck Cleaning
+ Thorough wipe down of furniture with vinyl cleaner
+ Shampoo and power wash carpet / deck
+ Hand scrubbing of interior fencing and furniture
+ Removing all items from compartments and cleaning
+ Remove mildew and stains (if possible)
+ Application of 303 Vinyl Protectant

Please note: all personal items must be removed from the boat prior to cleaning. Charles Mill Marina is not responsible for the loss or damage of any personal items during boat detailing and cleaning.

Shrinkwrap

Shrinkwrap is a cost-effective alternative to inside storage. It wraps tightly around your boat and protects your boat from UV rays and Ohio’s harsh winter weather. Our team will wrap the boat in the fall, and if the boat is stored in our storage lots, will remove the wrap in the spring.

We leave your engine on your boat and shrinkwrap over it. We do ask that you remove the battery and if possible, your gas tank.

To accomodate the Houseboat Path Improvement Project beginning November 1, Houseboat Pullout at Charles Mill will be on October 22nd and 23rd for HB docks 1-44, and November 5th and 6th for around lake and rest of docks.

Pleasant Hill Houseboat Pullout will be on Thursday, October 16