#1. When you haul out for any reason, close the intake water valve which cools your engine before the boat is lifted. Open the valve after the boat is in the water again. This will keep the cooling system ready to flow as soon as you start up after launch.
#2. When your boat is out of the water, and you are checking the through hull valves, remove the screw for the zinc fitting and pump some grease into it. You may need a 90 degree for those tight locations. (The water intake valve can be greased with the valve closed and should not leak)
#3. When you have finished cleaning your intake water screen be sure to refill the hoses and the tank. This will result in instant full lines without an air bubble straining to exit the system.
#4. When leaving your boat for more than a week, close the water intake to your head. Flush with fresh water (not salt) both the over board and the line to the holding tank. Leave treated water in the bowl This of course minimizes the odor in the head.
#5. Before leaving on a trip, check your nav lights in the evening and include the steaming light as it sometimes is not visible from the bow when under way.
#6. If your VHF station license has expired do not use the number when calling or communicating with another boat. It is likely you will receive a bill from the Coast Guard.
#7. When approaching a dock, be careful to whom you toss a line.
#8. While enjoying your visit onshore, close the hatches to avoid unwanted visits by crows and other varmints, to your interior. This trespass is most likely while on anchor.
#9. Oil absorbent pad cut to fit into BBQ drip pan.
#10. "Bounce" strips for odor removal
#11. "Oxi-Clean" sprayed onto berry, bird droppings or other stains on deck.
#12 White vinegar, duct tape and baking soda are three essentials for every boat.
#13. Do not use blue head cleaner because it creates crystals in lines and holding tank.
#14. Cut sponges in half to have them last longer
#15. Take time to remove all cardboard packaging prior to storing on boat. Use Sharpie to write package directions on bag.
#16. "Brother" label maker used to label everything. (Sticks to everything and remains flexible
#2. When your boat is out of the water, and you are checking the through hull valves, remove the screw for the zinc fitting and pump some grease into it. You may need a 90 degree for those tight locations. (The water intake valve can be greased with the valve closed and should not leak)
#3. When you have finished cleaning your intake water screen be sure to refill the hoses and the tank. This will result in instant full lines without an air bubble straining to exit the system.
#4. When leaving your boat for more than a week, close the water intake to your head. Flush with fresh water (not salt) both the over board and the line to the holding tank. Leave treated water in the bowl This of course minimizes the odor in the head.
#5. Before leaving on a trip, check your nav lights in the evening and include the steaming light as it sometimes is not visible from the bow when under way.
#6. If your VHF station license has expired do not use the number when calling or communicating with another boat. It is likely you will receive a bill from the Coast Guard.
#7. When approaching a dock, be careful to whom you toss a line.
#8. While enjoying your visit onshore, close the hatches to avoid unwanted visits by crows and other varmints, to your interior. This trespass is most likely while on anchor.
#9. Oil absorbent pad cut to fit into BBQ drip pan.
#10. "Bounce" strips for odor removal
#11. "Oxi-Clean" sprayed onto berry, bird droppings or other stains on deck.
#12 White vinegar, duct tape and baking soda are three essentials for every boat.
#13. Do not use blue head cleaner because it creates crystals in lines and holding tank.
#14. Cut sponges in half to have them last longer
#15. Take time to remove all cardboard packaging prior to storing on boat. Use Sharpie to write package directions on bag.
#16. "Brother" label maker used to label everything. (Sticks to everything and remains flexible
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