How to winterize your underwater scooter

How to Winterize Your Underwater Scooter: A Complete Guide

With the arrival of winter, it's crucial to prepare your underwater scooter for the cold months ahead. Winterizing helps protect your equipment from harsh weather conditions and ensures it stays in perfect condition for your next diving season. Here's a detailed guide on how to properly winterize your underwater scooter.

1. Cleaning and Drying

Before starting the winterization process, it's essential to thoroughly clean your underwater scooter.

External Cleaning:

• Rinse your scooter with fresh water after each outing to remove salt, sand, etc. Do not use detergents.
• Let the scooter dry completely in the open air to avoid corrosion.

Internal Cleaning:

• It’s important to clean the filters. If your underwater scooter has filters, clean or replace them according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
• It's a good idea to check the scooter's seal, ensuring no water has entered and that the seals are clean.

2. Battery Maintenance for Your Underwater Scooter

The battery is one of the most sensitive components of your underwater scooter.

• Be sure to disconnect and remove the battery to avoid accidental discharge.
• Store your scooter in a dry place and keep the battery in a location away from moisture.
• Battery charge maintenance: Check the battery’s charge every month and recharge if necessary to maintain optimal charge.

Note: It’s recommended to recharge your lead-acid battery every 3 months and lithium batteries every 6 months.

3. Lubrication and Protection

Feel free to clean the propeller and seals, and apply some silicone grease or WD-40 to the surfaces. Lubricating certain parts of your underwater scooter can help prevent corrosion and wear.

• Check the seals: Inspect the seals and O-rings. Apply a light layer of silicone lubricant to keep them flexible and in good condition.

4. Inspections and Checks

Before storing your underwater scooter for the winter, conduct a complete inspection.

• This should begin with a check of all screws and bolts. Tighten all screws and bolts to ensure no parts are loose and verify that all electronic components are functioning correctly.

Note that Diveavenue can take care of your underwater scooter for a more comprehensive maintenance service. Visit our website diveavenue.com to learn more.