Every type of boat, after being in water for a few months, must be revised.
For this reason, to properly maintain the boat, – a sail and or a motor yacht – means firstly to make the boat safer, but also to extend the life of the boat.
ADVICE FOR A CORRECT MAINTENANCE OF A PLEASURE YACHT
Hull and superstructure maintenance
- External washing with specific products (superstructure and cockpit included)
- Deck gear polishing with specific products
- Anchor and chain polishing
Hull
- Hull washing with high pressured pump
- Hull check
- Sanding of the old antifoul
- Anodes replacement
- Sea cocks check and cleaning
- Check, prevention and treatment of osmosis
Anodes replacement
- Sea cocks check and cleaning
- Check, prevention and treatment of osmosis
Maintenance inside the yacht
- Batteries check
- Check of the electrical panel
- Check of the electronical system
- Application of antioxidant product on electrical contacts
Inboard engines maintenance
- Engine washing
- Service (replace of oil filters, air and diesel filters, oil, cooling system check, belt check and replace, sail drive check)
Outboard engines maintenance
- Sparking plugs check and cleaning
- Impeller replace, four stroke oil replace, sail drive oil replace
A careful maintenance of the yacht is essential for its operation and to guarantee a long service life over the years.
It is also important to define a check list with the Shipyard to which you entrust your boat and with them establish what the priorities are.
An accurate check-up is aimed at guaranteeing the safety of the boat and that of its passengers.
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