The short answer: Yes!
The longer answer depends on your definition of winterizing.
Winterizing doesn’t have a single definition! But the idea is a boat owner takes precautions to prevent interior and exterior damage from the off-season and cold weather.
A complete winterization plan is necessary for a boat owner in Michigan but unnecessary for someone in Florida. However, fall and winter maintenance still prevents damage during the time you don’t use the boat.
Owners in more temperate or undefined climates, like Georgia and Florida, often neglect winterizing due to the assumption that it is not necessary.
Preparing your boat, no matter the extent of maintenance, ensures an easier transition back to the lake or sea in the warmer seasons.