Boating Maintenance

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Outboards & Sterndrives

Always flush your engine with fresh water after use. 
Make use of Saltaway to keep your engine water galleries clear.
Use Quicksilver Corrosion Guard, Inox or a comparable product to keep the externals of your engine clean and clear of salt build-up.
Fuel Stabilisers are a good idea as modern fuel contains alcohol which will attract moisture, leaving water in your fuel tank. This is the worst outcome for any engine potentially causing a multitude of expensive damages. 
Water separating fuel filters will assist in removing water from the fuel, they are easily fitted to most boats and  provide an inexpensive remedy.
  • Always flush your engine with fresh water after use. 
  • Make use of Saltaway to keep your engine water galleries clear.
  • Use Quicksilver Corrosion Guard, Inox or a comparable product to keep the externals of your engine clean and clear of salt build-up.
  • Fuel Stabilisers are a good idea as modern fuel contains alcohol which will attract moisture, leaving water in your fuel tank. This is the worst outcome for any engine potentially causing a multitude of expensive damages. 
  • Water separating fuel filters will assist in removing water from the fuel, they are easily fitted to most boats and  provide an inexpensive remedy.

 

Winter-ising

  • Storage Seal spray will protect the engine internally when left for long periods.
  • Grease points -DONT use automotive grease, use good quality marine grease.
  • Batteries should be charged before and during storage to keep them in good condition.
  • Regular servicing of your engine every 12 months or 100 hours will make it more reliable and keep you and your family safe.
  • Always adhere to the Manufacturer’s Warranty conditions. Steering systems are an important part of the engine-servicing schedule and should be checked annually by an authorised or qualified marine dealer for safety reasons.

Trailers

  • Flush your trailer after use with Saltaway.
  • Grease Wheel Bearings regularly, for best results fit Bearing Buddies
  • Fish City are Sensabrake agents for North Island.

Tinnies

  • Beware of sinkers or hooks etc under-floor. Check regularly as dissimilar metals can cause corrosion to the hull, creating holes from the inside out.
  • Remove carpets so they can dry out.Fill the boat up to floor level with fresh water regularly and allow to drain and dry.

Good Practice

  • Change the lubricant in your engine transmission or the outboard lower unit 
  • Apply fogging if called for by manufacturer 
  • Drain the boat's fuel tanks as much as possible 
  • Fill the boat’s fuel tanks completely full 
  • Add biocide and/or stabilizing agents to fuel
  • Change the fuel filters 
  • Add antifreeze to the engine’s cooling system 
  • Add distilled water to batteries, charge completely and disconnect 
  • Always Charge batteries to capacity


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