Storing your boat for the winter in the water has advantages and is an appealing option since it can be cheaper and sometimes better for the boat. In a temperate climate you have to deal with winterizing and storing your boat, but what are the different needs if you wet store? What are the extra risks? What do you need to do to best protect your boat? Most of your winterizing tasks are the same, but there are a few ways to make your in-water storage safer for your boat.