Sometimes it can be hard to remember when and how often to get your boat serviced between everything else going on in life. This is the reason we created a simple guide to follow below, this is only a reference and your boat may be different.
Break In Period When: The first eight hours on the engine. Where: On the lake. What: How you should run an engine to break it in correctly.
For the first hour keep the boat below 2000 RPM's and do not use any ballast or the wedge.
For the second hour keep the boat below 3000 RPM's and do not use any ballast or the wedge.
For the next five ours keep the boat below 4000 RPM's while varying the RPM's and do not use any ballast or the wedge.
After you have run the boat for seven ours you can use the ballast and wedge while running it through its entire RPM range.
Be sure to check the oil during the break in period as inboards are known to burn oil occasionally. Some time between hours ten and twenty the boat needs to be brought in for it break in service to change all the fluids and filters to ensure the boat keeps working properly.
Summerization When: At the beginning of each season and every fifty hours. Where: At a dealership with certified technicians for your particular boat. What: A summerization should include the things below:
New oil filter
Oil change
Transmission fluid change (inboard)
Foot oil change (I/O)
Impeller check/replace if needed
Fuel filter change (if applicable)
Grease the rudder/foot (inboard or I/O)
Boat systems check (horn, lights, dash, and trailer)
Run engine and recheck fluid levels
Winterization When: At the end of each season before freezing temperatures. Where: At a dealership with certified technicians for you particular boat. What: A winterization should include the things below:
Add fuel stabilizer through system
Run engine to operating temperature
Drain engine and hook back up
Antifreeze engine
Fog engine
Drain engine and leave open
Clean Up Keeping your boat clean and well maintained can provide you with several more years of trouble free enjoyment. We have compiled a list of things to do to your boat below to help it to last longer.
Clean seats with 303 at the end of each weekend to protect the vinyl.
If seats are really dirty use a Magic Eraser on the sections that the 303 would not clean. Then re-303 those sections after you finish with the Magic Eraser.
Wash boat at the end of the weekend with a wash/wax combination to clean and protect get coat.
If your boat has calcium water spots use a 50% water/vinegar solution and soft towel to remove, wash boat when finished.
Wax boat at the beginning of the season and then monthly throughout the season for ultimate protection of the gel coat.
Vacuum floors as needed.
Pressure wash carpet with soap at the end of the year, rinse thoroughly and let dry completely before storing the boat for winter.
