| Here are some of the tips which can help you | | | | maintenance tips are: |
| keep your boat up and running after every | | | | |
| trop. These tips will help you in proper boat | | | | - Change oil frequently - following |
| maintenance which will drastically increase | | | | manufacturer's minimum recommendations or |
| the life of your boat. | | | | once each season. |
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| - Flush the engine each time as it's used in | | | | - Check and replace any belts or hoses that |
| salt water. Use "earmuffs" over the water | | | | appear to be deteriorating. |
| intake and a freshwater hose. Tilt engine and | | | | |
| rinse underneath to prevent salt buildup. | | | | - Check for oil and/or water leaks every time |
| | | | before leaving the dock. |
| - Always Fill gas tank on the way back as a | | | | |
| full tank resists water build-up from | | | | - Flush your engine with fresh water after |
| condensation. | | | | operating in salt water. |
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| - Wash entire boat and trailer using soap and | | | | - Always Check impellers and pumps to |
| water. Zip Wax (by Turtle Wax) car wash soap | | | | anticipate a failure. |
| contains wax and will not strip the wax from | | | | |
| your boat. Do not use bleach or Soft Scrub | | | | - Always Watch for the beginning of corrosion |
| except in emergencies. Re-wax the affected | | | | and take measures to stop it before it |
| area after using these harsh products. | | | | becomes a problem. |
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| - Scrub the deck with a non-skid cleaner | | | | - Always Check and service transmissions and |
| | | | lower units according to manufacturer's |
| - Dry all the metal, glass and flat surfaces. | | | | recommendations. |
| Standing water will leave mineral deposits | | | | |
| and etch surfaces. | | | | - Always Change fluids on a recommended |
| | | | schedule or at least once each season. |
| - Cover boat to protect it from sun and rain. | | | | |
| | | | - Always Keep shafts and props in clean and |
| - Every 75 hours: replace spark plugs, clean | | | | good working order. |
| fuel filter, change lower unit oil, grease | | | | |
| engine/drive via the zerc fittings and | | | | - Always Check all though-hull fittings. Make |
| inspect everything. | | | | sure that their valves are operational and |
| | | | can be opened and closed. |
| - Every 150 hours or once a year replace the | | | | |
| impeller and fuel-water separator. | | | | - Always Check all water strainers to make |
| | | | sure that they are clean and free of debris. |
| Also some of the Engine and Running Gear | | | | |