Some Tips for Efficient Boat Maintenance

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