8 Everyday Boat Maintenance Tips to Give You Total Peace of Mind
Sure, you winterized your boat.
And you also have an annual servicing and cleaning routine in the spring to dewinterize your boat.
After that, you may assume that all will be fine—that is, until something breaks, tears, blows or just stops working entirely.
The frequency of your boat care routine all depends on your boat and how you use it. Older boats need more time and attention, as do boats used for frequent trips or speedy, adrenaline-pumping excursions.
No matter your boat and how you treat it, you definitely want to follow these basic tips throughout the boating season to prevent incidents on the water later. You might even want to go through this list a time or two in the off season, especially if you’re leaving it in the water.
8 Everyday Boat Maintenance Tips to Give You Total Peace of Mind
These tips hold true for pontoons, deck boats and runabouts alike, but keep the particular needs of your boat in mind—you know your boat better than we do!
1. Keep a close eye on the engine