Things You Should Know About Your Boat
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Some Things You Always Should Know About Your Boat....
#1 What Is Your Bottom Painted With (Brand & Type)?
#2 What Zincs Or Aluminum Anodes Are Used On Your Boats Exterior (Type, Size & Quantity) ? You must not mix the two types if the metal they are protecting are connected.
#3 Does Your Genset Or Engine(s) Have Heat Exchanger Pencil Zincs That Need Replacing?
#4 When Was The Last Time You Checked The Water In Your Batteries?
#5 When Was The Last Time You Checked Or Changed Your Engine, Lower Unit Or Transmissions Fluids / Filters?
#6 Do You Use A Gasoline Additive To Keep Your Fuel Fresh?
#6A Do You Use A Diesel Additive & Bioside To Keep You Diesel Fresh & Algea Free?
#7 The Last Time You Checked All Your Thru Hull Valves For Function & Corrosion?
#8 When Was The Last Time You Checked Or Repacked Your Rudder Or Shaft Log Packing?
#9 Have You Ever Had Your Inboard Powered Vessel's Engine(s) Aligned With The Prop Shaft?
#10 What Kind Of Shape Are Your Prop Shaft Bearing(s) In?
#11 Have You Winterized Your Boat? Not Just The Motor But Water Lines,Water Pumps, Water/Hot Water Tank, Sanitation Hoses & Tank.
#12 Where Is It Safe To Put Lifting Slings On Your Boat?
#13 Does Your Automatic Bilge Pump Work With The Battery Switch Off ? Because It Should!
#14 Regular Flooded Batteries, AGM & Gell Cell Batteries Have Different Charging Rates. Does Your Charger Give You A Choice And Is It On The Right Setting? Overcharging A Gell Cell Or AGM Even Just Once Really Affects It's Capacity & Lifespan !