弹簧船必备保养

在你面前 把你的船开出去 在春天的第一个迹象, it's important to conduct proper boat maintenance to help keep your boat performing at its best. It's ideal to catch any mechanical faults before you're on the water. Here are some maintenance ideas to help you get started.

船艇马达保养及其他技巧

• 给电池充电. After sitting idle all winter, the battery may be low — or even dead. Plug in the battery overnight to charge it or purchase a new one if necessary. You might also consider having a professional boat mechanic inspect the battery.
• 加满燃料和其他液体. You don't want to be stranded in the middle of the water due to running out of gas. Also check the engine oil, power steering, power trim reservoirs and coolant level. Change your engine oil and filters if needed.
• 检查发动机. Check that all parts are in good condition.
  • 寻找松动的软管夹.
  • 更换火花塞.
  • Inspect belts, cables and hoses to make sure they aren't cracked or brittle.
  • 检查叶轮状况. 叶轮通常 需要更换 every two to three years or after 300 hours of use.
  • Confirm the propeller is in good shape (without cracks, dents, warping or bent blades).
• 检查刹车灯. 如果你拖着你的 拖车上的船, see that the brake and signal lights are working.
• 检查电气系统. See that your electrical connections are clean, tight and free of corrosion. Clean any corroded terminals with a wire brush.

Clean the interior and exterior of your boat

• Use a mild detergent to wipe down the exterior of the boat.
• Add a coat of wax to the exterior to help protect the boat's surface against debris and grime.
• Clean the seats with a vinyl cleaner to help protect against harmful UV rays.
• Use an all-purpose spray cleaner to clean the boat's console area.
• 用吸尘器清洁地毯 权力垫圈 to remove any dirt and grime from the fibers.
• 把所有的窗户擦干净.

别忘了船上的安全要点

帮助大家 水上更安全 检查你的安全装备.

• 检查你的救生衣. Make sure you have enough on board and that they are all in good condition, easily accessible and sized appropriately for passengers.
• 检查你的安全工具箱. Store safety items, such as a first-aid kit, flares, 灭火器 and flashlights, in a waterproof container.
• 检查你的灭火器. Check that they are fully charged and in the correct locations.
• 仔细看看你的船. 如果可能的话，利用一个美国.S. 海岸警卫队安全检查.
• 检查一氧化碳探测器. If your boat has enclosed or semi-enclosed areas, confirm the 一氧化碳探测器 工作正常.
• 检查你的pp王者电子官网. 考虑看看你的 船舶pp王者电子官网单 了解所涵盖的内容. And if you have made any recent improvements to your vessel, like getting a new engine or upgrading your trailer, 向你的 状态 Farm®代理 for you to confirm that you have the right 您的船的pp王者电子官网范围.

整理好船上的文件

Review your documents to see that you have up-to-date:

• 船登记
• 船pp王者电子官网
• 拖车的标签
• 钓鱼许可证(如果你计划钓鱼)

Now that you've learned about preparing your boat for the water, 你可能会对安全提示感兴趣 划独木舟和皮划艇 或使用 水上摩托.