Guides for boat owners
What does it cost?
Winter storage, service, insurance and launching. Price ranges with sources.
How much does winter boat storage cost?
Yards' own price lists: outdoor winter storage 165–441 kr per m² per season. Separate lifting prices from 670 kr. Compare what's included.
Marine engine servicing: price examples and what the quote should include
Published outboard service prices for 2026/2027. See the difference between labour, parts and winterising before you compare quotes.
Launch and haul-out prices: lift, washing and extras
Stegeborg's published 2026 lift prices show how size, standard hours and hull washing affect the total. Compare the full season cost.
Boat insurance: compare price, excess and winter cover
How to compare boat insurance quotes on the same details and check engine damage cover, theft requirements, lifting and winter storage.
Pre-purchase survey: price, scope and terms before buying a boat
Price guidance from the surveyors' own association and a concrete checklist for ordering an out-of-water survey, sea trial and report.
Berths – how to find one, waiting lists and what it costs
Municipal harbour, boat club or private marina? How the waiting lists work, what affects the fee and how to find available berths near you.
Running aground – what to do right away and what it can cost
Stop, check for leaks, call for help if needed and document everything. A checklist after running aground, common damage to drives and keels, and how insurance works.
Calculate your boat's fuel consumption per nautical mile and per trip
Measure litres per hour and divide by speed in knots. Worked examples for litres per nautical mile, trip cost and why catalogue figures aren't enough.
Boat operator's certificate and boat licence – what are the requirements?
Do you need a boating licence? Boat Driving Licence, Coastal Skipper Certificate and personal watercraft licence – what's required and when.
Repairing gelcoat – scratches, stone chips and cracks
How to repair gelcoat yourself: assess the damage, sand, fill with gelcoat filler, sand in stages and polish. Plus when it's a job for the boatyard.