Summary
A comprehensive guide on essential maintenance steps to ensure your boat and trailer are ready for the upcoming boating season.
Beyond the Basics: Prepping Your Boat for the Season
Highlights
Trailer Maintenance
Prepare your trailer for the road by inspecting wheel bearings for noise or play, ensuring the jack operates smoothly through its full range of motion, testing the winch mechanism, and verifying that all bunk brackets and hardware are intact.
Systems and Safety Inspections
Beyond basic fluid and battery checks, focus on critical vessel systems including functional bilge pumps, proper hull drainage, steering controls, and electronics. Finally, ensure all boat and trailer safety gear, licenses, and permits are current and compliant before launching.