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Boat Repairing Tips Your Spring Boat Repair Checklist

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Boat Repairing Tips Boat Repair Checklist With Spring officially underway, that means people are taking their boats out of winter storage and prepping them to head into the water for a fun-filled boating season. As you get your boat ready this Spring, be sure to follow this repair checklist to avoid future problems during the season: Check belts, cables, and hoses as they can become brittle and may crack during winter storage. Inspect the fuel system for leaks or damage including fuel hoses, connections and tank surfaces. Inspect your electrical connections to ensure they are secure with no signs of corrosion or overheating. Check all fluid levels including engine oil, power steering, power trim reservoirs, and coolant. Inspect propellers for dings, pitting, cracks and distortion. Check the hull for blisters, distortions, and cracks. Inspect the battery and connection. Check all helm switches to be sure they are operational. Ensure all lights are in working order.

How To Inspect An Outlet Shore Power Connections

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How To Inspect An Outlet Shore Power Connections Faulty shore power connections are one of the leading causes of marine fires. It’s important to always keep a close eye on the condition of your connections and to take the necessary safety precautions. Do A Safety Check Often It’s time to update and replace your electrical connection if you notice any of the following: Signs of Melting or Discoloration Don’t ignore any signs of burning or melting. This is a red flag something is overheating and needs to be addressed before it leads to fire. Be sure to inspect your inlet and plug, as well as the inlet on the dock. Corrosion Have you ever dropped your shore power cord into the water, shook it off, then plugged in any way? We’ve likely all done it at one point As the water dries out, salt crystals remain and cause corrosion. Corrosion in the electrical circuit will lead to overheating and potentially fire. Loose Connections It’s imperative to maintai