New (used) Tige Owner

[freedomhound]

Hey All! Bought a 2003 22V last winter and I'm about to get it out and start using it. Since this is my first summer with it what should I have done maintenance wise? I've already changed the steering cable. The previous owner took good care of it but I want to make sure there is nothing that I'm missing.

Thanks!

[skyski_tige]

Hey All! Bought a 2003 22V last winter and I'm about to get it out and start using it. Since this is my first summer with it what should I have done maintenance wise? I've already changed the steering cable. The previous owner took good care of it but I want to make sure there is nothing that I'm missing.

Thanks!

Check plugs
Replace fuel filter
Replace Oil
Replace Transmission fluid
Replace Oil Filter
Replace the impeller
Check belts for wear(I would have a replacement belt on the boat if possible)
Check hoses for wear
I would check the 'screws and nuts' and tighten what you can
Make sure taps has resevoir has fuild
Make sure all the 'lights' work and replace bulbs as required

[NICKYPOO]

...also check that drain plugs in the block are in. Always good to install the hull drain plug before you hit the road.

Check trailer tires and lights. Lube bearings.

Charge batteries.

[kko]

Check plugs
Replace fuel filter
Replace Oil
Replace Transmission fluid
Replace Oil Filter
Replace the impeller
Check belts for wear(I would have a replacement belt on the boat if possible)
Check hoses for wear
I would check the 'screws and nuts' and tighten what you can
Make sure taps has resevoir has fuild
Make sure all the 'lights' work and replace bulbs as required

All this is good advice....well accept for checking taps fluid....03 is electric and does not use fluid.
also check blower and bilge pump both manual and auto functions.
I would also check the prop nut. We check them for tightness when we do services and you would be suprised how many we find loose or missing a cotterpin.
Dont forget to check the trailer. Tires, lube bearings, torque lugs,rollers,bunks & hardware (my 03 bunk hardware is shot and I am repalcing bunks and hardware this weekend). Strap on the winch is laso agoodthing to take a look at.

[Dave S]

also, make sure there is safety chain to go along with the bow strap

[TigeTrojan]

Make sure the screws under your swim step are tight. Not a big deal, but an annoyance when they fall out and you lose them.