The cost of boat ownership involves more than just the purchase price. Recurring expenses include repairs, insurance, fees, registration, storage, and ongoing boat maintenance. Of all these, maintenance may be your biggest expenditure. To reduce maintenance costs, you may want to consider purchasing a high-quality, low-maintenance boat. Fortunately, you do not have to spend more…
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For many boat owners, a boat haul-out marks the end of boating season or an extended break before the next excursion. It’s also the beginning of post-season maintenance and storage, which can preserve your boat while you’re not using it. So, if you want your boat to remain in good shape during storage, make sure…
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To keep your boat in excellent condition, you need to schedule professional boat detailing on both the exterior and interior. Detailing is a vital cleaning procedure that you’ll want to perform at least twice a year. A thorough detail prevents your boat from fading, chalking or hazing due to constant sun exposure. Detailing also helps…
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The key to your boat engine’s performance and longevity is ongoing preventative maintenance and immediate attention when things go wrong. Inboard boat maintenance ensures that your engine runs as it should while you are on the water. It also reduces repair and replacement costs by fixing issues early on. Whether you choose DIY maintenance or…
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Boat canvas or marine canvas refers to any materials used to manufacture awnings, covers, tarps, sunshades, signs and banners on boats of all sizes. Most boat companies and owners prefer canvas because of its high performance and resilience in coastal climates. When you take your boat out, you depend on your canvas covering to deliver…
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Even the best-made propellers are vulnerable to damage and normal wear over time. When your propeller doesn’t work as it should, you need to repair or replace it immediately to keep your boat running properly. However, recognizing bad propeller symptoms is not always easy. Below, we look at signs that it’s time to replace your…
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Like any other component on your boat, your boat fuel tank requires ongoing preventative maintenance and care. Cleaning the fuel tank can prevent sediment buildup, contamination and fungi or algae growth. Whether you perform a DIY cleaning or hire a local boat maintenance professional, you should schedule a fuel tank cleaning regularly to optimize your…
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The hull has the most important role in your boat: to ride in and on top of the water. If the hull is in excellent shape, you can count on years of boating fun. If not, you may find yourself pulling the boat out of the bottom of the ocean. Boat hull maintenance is vital…
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Gelcoat cracks (also known as spider cracks) indicate that your boat has suffered from severe structural problems or impact damage. As such, you need to address cracks in gelcoat on boat surfaces immediately to prevent them from spreading. While it is possible to fix these cracks yourself, your best option is to hire a contractor…
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When your boat’s engine fails, your first thought is to contact your maintenance guy, have the engine checked out and fix the problem. However, it’s only after inspecting the engine that the boat mechanic discovers a major problem that causes you to ask the tough question: Should I opt for a boat engine repair or…
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