Second, make adjustments on your insurance policy if your finances have changed
Engines and Fuel Systems
• Inspect fuel lines for brittleness or cracking.
• Clean and tighten both ends of the battery cables. Check the battery water level.
• Check fuel tanks, fuel pumps, filters and cooling hoses for any leaks.
Trailers
• Inspect tires and sidewalls for cracks and check air pressure.
• Check/ replace bearings and repack as needed as these tend to run dry after repeated exposure to water and long term storage.
• Check lights on trailer and boat
Before Launching
• Examine the prop for dings etc. and the hull for cracks.
. Check your Zinc
• With your boat still on the trailer confirm your bilge pump is working and any valves are closed
Before leaving Home
• Check expiration dates on flares and fire extinguishers.
• Inspect ropes and lines for chaffing or rot
• Update or replace old charts and waterway guides.
• Make sure your boating registration is up-to-date and current stickers attached
. Replace batteries in flashlights, smoke detector etc.
Finally, given it was winterized properly by a certified dealer that you trust, I see no reason that they wouldn't have a through list of (to do's) in bringing the boat out of hibernation.
Boat Coming out of Hibernation
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First, welcome home.
Second, make adjustments on your insurance policy if your finances have changed
Engines and Fuel Systems
• Inspect fuel lines for brittleness or cracking.
• Clean and tighten both ends of the battery cables. Check the battery water level.
• Check fuel tanks, fuel pumps, filters and cooling hoses for any leaks.
Trailers
• Inspect tires and sidewalls for cracks and check air pressure.
• Check/ replace bearings and repack as needed as these tend to run dry after repeated exposure to water and long term storage.
• Check lights on trailer and boat
Before Launching
• Examine the prop for dings etc. and the hull for cracks.
. Check your Zinc
• With your boat still on the trailer confirm your bilge pump is working and any valves are closed
Before leaving Home
• Check expiration dates on flares and fire extinguishers.
• Inspect ropes and lines for chaffing or rot
• Update or replace old charts and waterway guides.
• Make sure your boating registration is up-to-date and current stickers attached
. Replace batteries in flashlights, smoke detector etc.
Finally, given it was winterized properly by a certified dealer that you trust, I see no reason that they wouldn't have a through list of (to do's) in bringing the boat out of hibernation.
Best wishes for a fun and safe boating season