Basic ship maintenance and repair knowledge

First, cleaning and care Regular cleaning is a simple and important method of maintenance. Daily cleaning can not only keep clean and beautiful, but also can reduce the surface long-term wear and tear and scratches. Above the waterline, you can use waxing method to maintain; while below the waterline, you need anti-fouling paint. (Consider not polluting the waters during cleaning whenever possible!)  　

II Checklist When it comes to maintenance, a lot of details can be hard to remember. A good idea is to make a list of all the items that will be maintained, in separate categories. Cross-reference them during maintenance.  　
Third, proper mooring Many of the scratches on the surface of the hull are not created during the use of the boat, but are worn away while docked at a marina. Therefore, the correct docking dock, the appropriate cable tension, is quite important.  
Fourth, the maintenance of the battery This depends on the type of battery used, for conventional lead-acid batteries, you need to check the battery level of the livestock battery often. Good to keep the battery away from dust and humidity.  
Fifth, the maintenance of the engine Whether it is an inboard or outboard, be sure to flush the engine after each outing, and check whether the fuel tank is intact, such as rust, damage or corrosion of fuel lines, etc., but also to check the oil level. After, check whether the engine cooling instrumentation is working properly.  　
Six, cold maintenance not only means that during the use of maintenance, but also during the winter, especially when parked in the water for the winter, plus the need for us to pay special attention.  　
Seven, the bilge pump Another important aspect of maintenance is to ensure that the bilge pump is working properly. Maybe because the bilge pump does not work properly, not in time to discharge the bilge water, will cause shipwrecks. If a bilge pump is required, we also need to make sure that the battery system has enough power to run the bilge pump for an extended period of time.  
Consider a boat cover Buying a boat cover can help us to keep the yacht clean, all kinds of water and dust will not damage the yacht parts; the same, the boat cover can also avoid the sun caused by the rupture of the hose, carpet fading, and decorative cloth discoloration and other problems.