Boat maintenance below decks
While most interior maintenance work can be done when a boat is afloat, some jobs such as servicing the seacocks have to be done ashore. It makes sense to do any major interior repairs and improvements with the boat hauled out in the boatyard. A boat that is ashore...
Boat interior inspection and checks
While a boat is ashore, the most critical interior checks to carry out are those that concern the safety of the boat. This entails the integrity of all through-hull fittings and seacocks, the gas system and the electrical system. Critical checks Check all the...
Common marine electrical problems
Most problems with marine electrical systems arise from four possible sources, a lack of maintenance, a poor standard of initial installation, insufficient battery capacity, or ineffective charging systems. Water ingress is a frequent issue – salt water can corrode...
The Boatyard Book – a boat owner’s guide to yacht maintenance, repair and refitting
“This well-presented volume is a guide to making the best use of boatyard time and facilities by careful planning and good organisation…his examples and explanations helped reduce the fear factor and should improve my conversations with...
How to ensure your boat is in proper working condition
Guest author: Eva Tucker for Volvo Penta We all have been that friend or have that one friend who can’t seem to get enough of their boat. Whether it’s fishing off the back, racing upfront with a buddy on deck- there are few things better in life than being...
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⚓️ Pre-start engine checks = fewer breakdowns at sea![]()
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Nearly 1 in 3 marine callouts are caused by mechanical failure - many avoidable with a simple routine before you start up!!![]()
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🔧 Key checks to run through:![]()
❑ Cooling system clear & water flowing![]()
❑ Fuel level (plus reserve) & clean filters![]()
❑ Engine & gearbox oil topped up![]()
❑ Belts, hoses & leaks inspected![]()
❑ Battery switched on & electrics set![]()
❑ Seacocks open & raw water filter clean![]()
❑ Bilge blower run (if fitted)![]()
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👍 Bottom line: a quick pre-start check can prevent costly breakdowns, improve safety, and give peace of mind before heading out.![]()
More tips here: safe-skipper.com/pre-start-engine-checks/![]()
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