Not every boat is kept in a heated boathouse during the winter, and we often see photos of owners who keep their boats outside.

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Below are some tips to keep mice out of your cabin:

1. Keep it clean: If possible, remove all unnecessary items from inside and around the cabin. They will attract mice inside and create a shelter for them.

2. Make sure there is no access: Check all around the cabin, especially under the deck. If there are holes, seal it up with duct tape or putty to keep mice out of the boat in winter storage.

3. Remove any clutter: Mice-like things that provide warmth and shelter such as leaves, logs, and other debris on your deck or in your hulls. Remove these items if possible to reduce clutter.

4. Fill drain holes: Cover drain holes with steel wool or copper mesh to prevent mice from getting inside through them.

5. Spray repellant: Use a mouse repellant spray in areas where you see signs of rodent activity – this will promote mice to move elsewhere and keep them out of the boat in winter storage.

6. Remove food sources: Clean up all food debris and dispose of it properly. If there are mice present, place traps near any activity signs such as droppings or mouse footprints.

7. Use natural repellants: Mice can be discouraged from entering an area by using natural repellants such as peppermint oil, which has a strong smell that is unpleasant to rodents. This can be used inside the cabin as well as around your boat’s dock slipway during winter months – this will help ensure you don’t have unwelcome guests on your boat when you return for spring boating season!

In conclusion, by avoiding clutter and removing any unnecessary items from the boat’s cabin, you will be able to create a comfortable space for yourself as well as discourage unwanted guests from entering your boat during the winter months.