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| Boat Repair and Maintenance Tips |
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 We've all the heard the sayings. An ounce of preventative is worth a pound of cure. Pay now, or pay later.
It all adds up to the same thing. If you take the time now to take care of your boat, it will save you money in repairs down the road. With that in mind, the following
maintenance list should be done after every outing.As you will see, it is not just maintenance you will be doing, but inspection as well. That way you can catch
some problems before they become bigger problems and cost you a whole lot more money.
You will need the following:
- Motor Flusher(also called "rabbit ears" or "ear muffs")
- Anti-corrosive/LubricantSuch as WD-40 or Quick-Lube
- Garden Hose and outdoor spigot
- Flush out your engineAttach the motor flusher to the garden hose and place muffs over water intakes. Turn on the water, start up the engine and allow the
water pump to do the rest.
- Place a finger in the outflow of water.This does a couple things, first off the flow should be fairly strong and consistent. If it is not, there may be an
obstruction. Shut everything down and clean out the flow tube using a small piece of wire, wiggling it back and forth. Start everything back up. If it is still not
flowing correctly you may need a new water pump. The second thing you are checking for is that the temperature is good. The water should be warm but not hot. If it
is hot, shut everything down and consult your mechanic.
- Continue flushing until the water runs cool.Once it is cool, do not turn anything off or disconnect anything, simply move on to the next step.
- Disconnect the fuel line and allow fuel in carburetor to burn off.Once the excess fuel has been used up, turn everything off and remove flusher.If you have
a battery switch, turn this off as well.
- Take off engine cowling.Check for leaks in the fuel and water lines. If you find leaks, consult your mechanic. Wipe down everything and spray with
anti-corrosive, paying special attention to moving parts like cables and valves. Replace cowling and wipe it down.
- Inspect fuel primer bulb.If you find any leaks or cracks, replace it.
- Check fuel line.Again, replace if you find any damage in it or the clamps on the fuel line.
- Inspect fuel tanks for damage or corrosion.And, you guessed it, replace or repair as needed!
- Ensure tank vent is unobstructed.This needs to allow air to escape whenever fuel is added.
- If this is your last trip for the season,drain fuel and bring to proper recycling facility. Never reuse old fuel.
That's it! It doesn't take long, but this maintenance list, done regularly, should help keep you running smoothly and identify small problems before they become big
problems. Be careful about becoming complacent. It is very easy to think you can skip some of this because you just did it recently, but remember that it is better
to spend time checking for problems now than to be out on the water and find out once it is too late. Hope this helps some of you keep your boats running smoothly,
and until next time, see you on the water! |
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| Rather than filling your tank upon your return to port, wait and fill it just before leaving on your next trip. This practice will reduce spills due to thermal expansion because the fuel will be used before it has a chance to warm up. |
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