I know I am not supposed to tell the world this, but I have noticed that even in the winter in the PNW, there can be nice days... But I also know it might snow from time to time, and I do see winter prep being done in other ways... parks and hotels closing for the winter... and one boater I talked to mentioned a heater. But I wasn't sure about what all might need to be done.

I normally close all thru hulls anyway... so not an issue. And I will put in new antifreeze, but other than that, I want to be able to go out now and then.

And I will look into a small heater. Thanks for the info... especially from Vancouver and nearby.