Maintenance
14.1
P
roper care and maintenance of your boat will pay divi-
dends over time on your investment. The appearance,
life and functionality of individual parts and of the whole
will generally correlate to the discipline and management
provided in their maintenance.
This chapter seeks to provide guidelines and procedures
to properly maintain your boat. We will separate it into
the following sections:
Tools / Parts / Materials
Exterior
Interior
Mechanical Components
Periodic Maintenance
Storage & Lifting
Fitting out After Storage
At the end of the chapter, we will offer you some main-
tenance tips and schedules. However, if any OEM com-
ponents have recommended maintenance schedules
that differ from this Operator’s Manual, consider those
schedules to supersede those offered here.
14.1 Tools / Parts / Materials
The following lists are the minimum items recommended
to be stored and available on-board:
14.1.1 Tools
Flashlight
Extra batteries for flashlight
Vise grips (small and medium)
Needle nose pliers
Screw and nut driver set with ratchet handle
Multi-bladed knife
Set of screwdrivers (phillips and flat blade, including
“shorty” in both)
Offset screwdriver (phillips and flat blade)
Set of combination wrenches (box at one end, open
end at the other)
Set of tubing wrenches
Wire crimping and stripping tool
Hacksaw
14.1.2 Parts
Engine oil (Refer to engine/generator manual)
Antifreeze (Refer to engine/generator manual)
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Oil filters (Refer to engine/generator manual)
Coolant pump impeller and cover plate gaskets (Refer
to engine/generator manual) Spare engine hoses and
clamps
Fuel filters (Refer to engine/generator manual)
Water pipe or hose for freshwater unions
Pipe or hose unions
Engine accessory belts
Propeller and shaft (for extended cruises)
14.1.3 Materials
Plastic marine tape
Instant glue
Silicone rubber
Electrical tape
Two-part epoxy adhesive
Spray lubricant
Miscellaneous fasteners
14.2 Exterior
To keep the exterior of your boat in good condition, you
should follow a periodic preventive maintenance program
and practice good storage habits. In this section, we offer
important suggestions that will help keep your boat in the
best possible condition.
14.2.1 General Care and Maintenance
Wash down. After each use, rinse the entire boat with
fresh water. If the boat has been used in brackish or salt
water, use a mild soap during the wash down.
Coverings. Covering your boat between uses will pro-
tect the finish from direct sunlight. Do not cover it with
anything that will not allow moisture to evaporate, for
example, sheet plastic.
14.2.2 Gelcoat
14.2.2.1 General Gelcoat Protection
Gear Storage. Before storing your boat, remove loose
items such as cushions, towels, and similar items. Water
trapped under these items can cause gelcoat discolor-
ation and mildew.
Wax. Waxing two to four times a year is recommended.
If you are in a climate where you use your boat year
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