Sunday, October 25, 2009

Bloglines - How to Extend Your Boat Engine’s Life, Monthly Checklist

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How to Extend Your Boat Engine's Life, Monthly Checklist

By Southern Boats on Engine Upkeep

Keep this list near your boat to extend the life of your engine's life span. Make boating more enjoyable.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Check the oil level. Keep the oil level at the manufacturer's specifications. Don't overfill.

Step 2

Trim Fluid. Keep this as per the manufacturer's specifications too. If not the engine could shut down and alarms will go off.

Step 3

Water intakes on stern drives and outboards.

Keep clean and make sure these are free of debris.

Step 4

Check Propellers. If you beach your boat make sure the propeller has not been bent or scrathed. If the edges are roughed up causes a poop performance or rough ride.

Step 5

Check the fuel quality. If you don't take your boat out alot the fuel quality could have excess moisture.

Step 6

Clean electrical terminals. Check your battery at the ground connections and positive connection of the engine.

Step 7

Check Emergency shutoff valve. Make sure it is functioning properly so when you are out on the water it still works and won't shut down unexpectedly.

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