[NightWing]

I was a member of WAM years ago, but I can't remember their exact policy, which might even be different today.

Before WAM is poorly spoken of any more, I think someone should either contact them to ask their policy or perhaps a current member could post the gist of their WAM contract.

I remember that winter storage would assure a summer slip and that summer fit-out and winter prep were required to be done by them. As far as any other work, I don't believe that was mentioned.

Stop and think how winter prep is done in marinas. Lots of people want to leave their boats in as long as possible. That means that boats can't be winterized and prepped for storage in a timely fashion. The shop will be getting ready for shutdown and they may have hundreds of boats to deal with. Having to leave a boat out because the owner hasn't prepped it is a not in favor of the marina. No mechanic wants to have to chop ice off a hull to clean it.

Come springtime, most boaters want their boats in as soon as ice is out. What happens if some DIY boats aren't ready to get slipped because they haven't been serviced in time. It can create havoc.

I say let them do the winter/summer service and be comfortable that your slip and storage rights are maintained.