Prior to stepping the mast each spring we recommend waxing the mast and the inside of the gaff saddle. On the other hand, teak is impervious to rot, so if you like the appearance of naturally grayed teak, leaving it bare of all finish is acceptable and requires very little maintenance just a little cleaning once in a while. If there are bare spots from the previous season it is a good idea to sand and spot coat these prior to a full coat in order to get some built up layers. This helps protect the finish from the sun’s harmful UV rays which can wear out the coatings. In the spring we recommend applying a fresh coat of finish to all of the exterior teak trim, whether you are using oil, Cetol or varnish. Starting fresh will give you a smoother finish, reduced weight and a cleaner environment. There are many different types of bottom paint which can be used for various types of uses of the boat. If years of bottom paint application has led to chips falling off, we recommend stripping the paint. In most instances where your boat will be kept in the water during the sailing season we recommend applying a fresh coat of bottom paint to prevent growth. This can be a fair amount of work with mixed results, so painting the hull with Awlgrip is another option. ![]() For badly oxidized hulls you may need to use a more aggressive coarse compound before the fine compound and wax. If the hull has faded and you are trying to restore the color, try some fine compound. This is especially important with dark hulled boats as the fading becomes much more noticeable over time. We always recommend cleaning and waxing a gel-coat hull every spring to keep the gel-coat from oxidizing and fading. ![]() We are always available for advice or parts, and if you want us to take care of these jobs for you we offer storage and a full range of services at Marshall Marine. All boats can be fun to work on and we certainly encourage the do-it yourselfers to tackle many of these projects. It’s surprisingly affordable and offers amazing convenience.In order to maintain your catboat in top shape we offer the following basic tips. If you’re short on time, or simply don’t enjoy trailering your boat, call us for our pick up and drop off service. PRO-BOATER Scheduled Maintenance Programs include: Oil and filter change, fuel filter change, air filter cleanin g, hydraulic fluids topped off, inspection of hydraulic rams and seals on steering, ti lt, and trim, lower unit fluid change or drive service, propeller inspection, inspection of all fuel lines and hoses, in spection of plugs and bilge, greasing of all fittings, inspection of all seals, inspection of motor mounts, inspection and cleaning of b attery terminals and grounding cable, inspection of fuel tank and connections, inspection of belts and pulleys, inspection of ignition system, inspect ion of spark plugs and wires, inspection of instruments, gauges and electronics, inspection of shift and t hrottle linkage, inspection of hull, bottom, and stern, and inspection of windshield and canopy mounts.Ĭall Lakeside Marine service de partment and get signed up for our PRO – BOATER program and we’ll take care of every detail year after year.
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