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Properly maintaining your boat takes more than just waxing it smooth and keeping it free of lingering sea creatures. You’re going to have to spend some time checking all of the boat’s moving parts if you want it to be ready for the next fishing season.
Before you do any transporting, take a minute to make sure that your vessel’s insurance card, title and license are all up to date. Boat storage does have a few requirements:
Look for anything that might need repairs, replacements or modifications. Make sure that all the electronics are working properly and the holding tank is free of any leaks. Also, look for holes or tears in the sails and clean off any tarnish on your metal or varnished woodwork. Here’s a handy list of items and equipment for you to check:
After you have run through the checklist of repairs and replacements, clean the inside of your boat.
After you’re done all the things above, head over to the engine bay.
Content courtesy of SmartStop. Boat Storage Guide
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