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    What winter maintenance are you doing?

    I've got a lot of work to do. I've only just started on engine oil and brake fluid change and have checked the prop shaft:
    • Teak-oil swim step
    • Wax and detail boat

    • Change Engine oil and filter
    • Change Fuel filter/water separator (after first start)
    • Change Distributor cap and rotor
    • Inspect spark plugs (new last year)
    • Check battery water level and test cells
    • Replace sea water pump
    • Tighten / inspect serpentine belt
    • Check V-Drive oil (new last year)
    • Check transmission oil (new last year)
    • Check prop shaft alignment (was perfect)
    • Replace steering cable
    • Inspect throttle cable
    • Verify running lights, horn, dash lights, etc.
    • Test TAPs
    • Test bilge pump
    • Put together first aid kit
    • Verify flares/signal horn, life jackets, throw cushion, etc.
    • Finish wiring tower speakers

    • Inspect trailer brakes
    • Change brake fluid (looked OK at calipers, but like rusty chocolate milk at master cylinder)
    • Repack wheel bearings
    • Inspect trailer lights

    #2
    1.fix a brake line so i will have brakes.
    2.replace 1 ballast pump
    3.100hr service
    4.reinstall spedo gauge after repair

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      #3
      I only use the boat for 30hr a year do I realey need to change motor and v drive fluids each season.

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        #4
        Originally posted by 3mk View Post
        I only use the boat for 30hr a year do I realey need to change motor and v drive fluids each season.
        It's highly recommended, especially if you're not using it that much. This is true for any boat.
        Cursed by a fortune cookie: "Your principles mean more to you than any money or success."

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          #5
          Originally posted by noworries View Post
          I've got a lot of work to do. I've only just started on engine oil and brake fluid change and have checked the prop shaft:
          • Teak-oil swim step
          • Wax and detail boat

          • Change Engine oil and filter
          • Change Fuel filter/water separator (after first start)
          • Change Distributor cap and rotor
          • Inspect spark plugs (new last year)
          • Check battery water level and test cells
          • Replace sea water pump
          • Tighten / inspect serpentine belt
          • Check V-Drive oil (new last year)
          • Check transmission oil (new last year)
          • Check prop shaft alignment (was perfect)
          • Replace steering cable
          • Inspect throttle cable
          • Verify running lights, horn, dash lights, etc.
          • Test TAPs
          • Test bilge pump
          • Put together first aid kit
          • Verify flares/signal horn, life jackets, throw cushion, etc.
          • Finish wiring tower speakers

          • Inspect trailer brakes
          • Change brake fluid (looked OK at calipers, but like rusty chocolate milk at master cylinder)
          • Repack wheel bearings
          • Inspect trailer lights
          With a list like that you will indeed have noworries

          My list
          -Install Perfect Pass
          -Put in plug
          -Turn key

          Common Sense is not so Common
          Looking for fat chicks for long walks, romance, cheap buffets, and BALLAST.

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            #6
            Originally posted by 3mk View Post
            I only use the boat for 30hr a year do I really need to change motor and v drive fluids each season.
            More then ever with those low hours, moisture in the crankcase is worse then used oil
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              #7
              Originally posted by noworries View Post
              I've got a lot of work to do. I've only just started on engine oil and brake fluid change and have checked the prop shaft:
              • Teak-oil swim step
              • Wax and detail boat

              • Change Engine oil and filter
              • Change Fuel filter/water separator (after first start)
              • Change Distributor cap and rotor
              • Inspect spark plugs (new last year)
              • Check battery water level and test cells
              • Replace sea water pump
              • Tighten / inspect serpentine belt
              • Check V-Drive oil (new last year)
              • Check transmission oil (new last year)
              • Check prop shaft alignment (was perfect)
              • Replace steering cable
              • Inspect throttle cable
              • Verify running lights, horn, dash lights, etc.
              • Test TAPs
              • Test bilge pump
              • Put together first aid kit
              • Verify flares/signal horn, life jackets, throw cushion, etc.
              • Finish wiring tower speakers

              • Inspect trailer brakes
              • Change brake fluid (looked OK at calipers, but like rusty chocolate milk at master cylinder)
              • Repack wheel bearings
              • Inspect trailer lights
              Routine maintenance is taken care of by my dealer. I'll do the following:
              • Install my new head unit
              • Mount and run the wires for my new transom remote
              • Rewire my H/U so it gets power and ground from the same circuit as my amps
              • Clean and re-oil my teak platform
              • Remove the rest of the build-up in those hard to reach places underneath my boat
              • Flitz polish the entire boat
              • Clean-up some misc. wiring
              Cursed by a fortune cookie: "Your principles mean more to you than any money or success."

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                #8
                maybe I need a biggggg list aswell should start now sill got 2 months before lake gets warm eh

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by zad0030 View Post
                  With a list like that you will indeed have noworries

                  My list
                  -Install Perfect Pass
                  -Put in plug
                  -Turn key

                  Mine is shorter:

                  -put in fresh gas
                  -put in water
                  -turn key

                  I wish I could install PP this year, but don't have the extra money right now.

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                    #10
                    Winter maintenance! I'm lucky enough to be on the water year round. I just have routine maintenance. I am almost due for an oil change though.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by noworries View Post
                      I've got a lot of work to do. I've only just started on engine oil and brake fluid change and have checked the prop shaft:
                      • Teak-oil swim step
                      • Wax and detail boat

                      • Change Engine oil and filter
                      • Change Fuel filter/water separator (after first start)
                      • Change Distributor cap and rotor
                      • Inspect spark plugs (new last year)
                      • Check battery water level and test cells
                      • Replace sea water pump
                      • Tighten / inspect serpentine belt
                      • Check V-Drive oil (new last year)
                      • Check transmission oil (new last year)
                      • Check prop shaft alignment (was perfect)
                      • Replace steering cable
                      • Inspect throttle cable
                      • Verify running lights, horn, dash lights, etc.
                      • Test TAPs
                      • Test bilge pump
                      • Put together first aid kit
                      • Verify flares/signal horn, life jackets, throw cushion, etc.
                      • Finish wiring tower speakers

                      • Inspect trailer brakes
                      • Change brake fluid (looked OK at calipers, but like rusty chocolate milk at master cylinder)
                      • Repack wheel bearings
                      • Inspect trailer lights
                      With a list like this I will need a longer winter.

                      My winter list
                      1. Tune skis
                      2. wax skis
                      3. ski to keep legs strong

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