1. Haul out once and make it count.
If you know what to look for on your boat below the waterline, you’ll be able to inspect props, shafts, and rudders, and solve problems with one haulout. Learn more about what to look for here. ▶
2. Keep an engine log.
Yes, minor data points shift and fluctuate depending on conditions. But taken as a whole and tracked in a log, this information can put your finger on the pulse of your engine’s health and help you head off problems.
Read more about your engine log here ▶.
3. Inventory your spare parts and keep your boat stocked.
There may be nothing worse than knowing just what you need to fix your boat and have it three-days’ shipping time away. Every boat has certain parts it uses up faster than others. Make your list, check it twice, and, most important of all, replace the parts you use as you go.Find out more about stocking spare parts here. ▶
