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Having previously owned five other boats I learned a fair amount regarding what hidden things can go wrong.
When I received my latest boat, a Lund Explorer, I took the time to check that all the screws were tight and wires were securly supported and connections tight. That was a year ago and experience has taught me to recheck again. Sure enough, about 70% of the screws had loosened a bit but all the wiring was fine. Battery connections were OK as I had corrosion inhibited them when I received the boat. All the fuse holders were clean and the throttle/ shift system lube looked good. Bilge and live well pumps mounting are secure and lights worked.
Just something I do to avoid those delays, on the water repairs, or even worse, cancelled trips due to lack of maintenance.
SUGGEST YOU GIVE THIS SOME THOUGHT AND TAKE THE HOURS TIME TO CHECK OUT YOUR BOAT.
When I received my latest boat, a Lund Explorer, I took the time to check that all the screws were tight and wires were securly supported and connections tight. That was a year ago and experience has taught me to recheck again. Sure enough, about 70% of the screws had loosened a bit but all the wiring was fine. Battery connections were OK as I had corrosion inhibited them when I received the boat. All the fuse holders were clean and the throttle/ shift system lube looked good. Bilge and live well pumps mounting are secure and lights worked.
Just something I do to avoid those delays, on the water repairs, or even worse, cancelled trips due to lack of maintenance.
SUGGEST YOU GIVE THIS SOME THOUGHT AND TAKE THE HOURS TIME TO CHECK OUT YOUR BOAT.