Recommissioning Program 2025 Season

Thank you for considering Chesapeake Whalertowne for your boat’s winterization needs.

As warmer weather moves in, we all start to think about spending the day on the water.  Boat owners often get excited and quickly launch their boats without proper care to prepare them for the season.  While some recommissioning tasks are easy to do yourself, you might want to consider having a professional inspect and prepare your boat for the season.  Chesapeake Whalertowne’s boat Recommissioning Program helps ensure your boat’s engine and mechanical systems are well prepared and ready for the boating season.  

This is what we do for you, our customers and Whalertowne family members, as part of the proper winterization of your boat…
 
  • Remove all winter coverings and recycle shrink wrap as appropriate.
  • Restart and run your engines to operating temperatures. 
  • Reconnect and complete a check of your batteries. 
  • Inspect all cables and hoses. 
  • Check all fluid and oil levels refilling as needed. 
  • Inspect propeller and running gear.  If your propeller needs to be reconditioned this will be done at an additional charge. 
  • Inspect and replace oxidized zincs as necessary.  
  • We will run a diagnostic check with Mercury’s G3 computer diagnostic system on all digital (4-Stroke, Verado and OptiMax) engines and change all filters, spark plugs (if necessary) along with decarbonizing the engine.  We will advise you at this time if the G3 system shows any shortcomings.
  • Lubricate external steering shaft, tilt tube, and other moving parts with Mercury lubricant and spray engine with corrosion guard to help prevent corrosion.
  • Inspect anti-fouling paint and provide estimates for coating as needed. 
  • Check your boat’s exterior for any damage or deformities that could have occurred over the winter. 
In addition to the above, we will inspect and care for your boat as if it was our own.  We will check and repair as needed electrical system and water system(s).  There may be additional labor and parts charges for these services.  Owners will be contacted before any repairs, that are not part of winterization practices, are performed.  While the recommissioning of your boat and engine does not guarantee that problems will not occur, it is the best way to start the boating season with confidence.
 
Here is what you should do to prepare for Recommissioning with Chesapeake Whalertowne…
 
  • Schedule your Recommissioning service and boat delivery/pick-up early in the winter.  Coordinating our transport and mechanical service with your schedule takes time.  Reserving your delivery/pick-up time early ensures we can exceed your expectations. 
  • Please let us know if there were any mechanical issues you would like addressed on your boat before you receive it.  Spring is our busiest time of year and service lead times can be longer than normal. 
  • Please review the condition and serviceability of your safety equipment (i.e. check expiration dates).  We have replacements available in our parts department.  SAFETY FIRST!
  • Prepare your lift and/or trailer to receive your boat.  These are the last things people think of, but they can put a stop to your plans quickly. Thank you again for trusting

Thank you again for trusting Chesapeake Whalertowne with your boat.  Please use the tools below for a courtesy cost estimate for recommissioning your boat this season. 
 

Recommisioning Request 2025 Season

Please check all the services you would like performed, complete, sign and return.

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Customer Information

  • First Name
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  • Last Name
  • Email
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  • Phone
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  • Address
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  • City
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  • State
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  • Zip Code
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Boat Information

  • Make
  • Model
  • Year

Engine Information

Number of Motors

  • Number of Motors
  • Make
  • HP
  • Year

Requested Delivery / Pick-Up Date

*Delivery and pick-up are available Monday thru Saturday during normal business hours only.

  • Pick-Up/Delivery Date
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Recommissioning of Boat

Recommission of Pumps $45.00 per pump (fishbox, freshwater, etc): Required for all boats being stored with Chesapeake Whalertowne.

  • Number of Pumps

Recommission of electrical system. Inspect and reconnect all batteries ($20.00 per battery). Ensure electrical systems come online and operate. 

  • Number of Batteries

Engine Re-Commissioning Basic Parts & Labor Pricing

All parts removed will be discarded unless otherwise specified. If you would like your parts saved, please indicated to do so.

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  • Four Stroke/Verado




  • OptiMax

  • Portables

  • Mid Range 2 Stroke

  • V6 Models (Non-OptiMax)

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Boat Transportation and Delivery Information

 Pickup Charges (Each Way)

  • Select Location – Eastern Shore
  • Select Location – Western Shore
  • Service On Lift
  • Deliver On Lift:
    Lift must be on and in operating condition/electric and water ON! Service charges will apply if Whalertowne employee comes out and cannot pick the boat up due to inoperable lift.
  • NeedTrailer

Remove & Recycle Shrinkwrapping

  • Remove Shrinkwrap from boat and engine and discard (Must be done if engines and boat are re-commissioned)



Bottom Paint

  • All boats kept in water or expected to stay in water for more than one week will require anti-fouling bottom paint. Labor to Prep and paint bottom $37.50 per foot
    Paint Bottom New Boats is $37.50 a foot
    Preparation Surcharges for new bottom painting on boats. Fee includes surface preparation, hull marking and primer.



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Summer Boat Storage

If you choose not to Re-Commission your boat this summer, Chesapeake Whalertowne is the ideal choice for long-term summer storage.  Boats that remain in storage from June 1, 2025 until September 30, 2025 may be charged a monthly storage fee.
Boat Summer Storage Fees…
 
  • -   11' - 16' $50.00 per month
  • -   17' - 18' $65.00 per month
  • -   19' - 23' $75.00 per month
  • -   24' - 29' $100.00 per month
  • -   30' - 35' $150.00 per month
  • -   36' - 42' $200.00 per month
Trailer Summer Storage Fees…
 
  • -   11’ – 21’ $300 per season
  • -   22’ – 29’ $500 per season
  • -   30’ – 36’ $650 per season
We are not able to store trailers larger than 36 feet. 
 

Authorization for Services

Chesapeake Whalertowne is authorized to perform work, including labor for the prices stated as well as any parts and materials needed to complete the authorized service work order.

I agree not to hold Chesapeake Whalertowne liable for loss or damage to real or personal property caused by theft, fire or any other cause while boat or trailer is in for repairs, storage or sale.

Payment for services and parts is due upon notification of completion of the services and to be rendered either by check, Visa, Master Card, Discover Card or in cash. If payment is not received within 30 days, a 3% service fee will be added to your invoice. This fee will be assessed on the first of every month and shall be assessed on the total unpaid balance (which may include service fees from previous assessments). If you feel there is a discrepancy call us immediately to resolve or service charges will still apply on any unpaid balance.

Storage charges will be added to all items not picked up within two weeks after notification of completion of services unless previously arranged with the Service Department.

A $200 deposit is required for all work to be scheduled.
 

Please review your complimentary quote for an estimate of Re-Commissioning your boat and click “submit” or call our Grasonville office at (410) 827-8080 to reserve your time slot. 

Your Courtesy Quote:

This is a courtesy estimate to prices associated with transporting, winterizing and storing a boat with Chesapeake Whalertowne. This not a final estimate or bill as actual boat equipment and labor fees are subject to change. Please contact our Service Department at (410) 827-8080 for the most accurate winterization pricing quote for you boat.

Estimated Totals
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Engine: 0
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