May 01, 2015
Spring is here, and you’re ready to get out on the water. But is your boat ready?
Even if you’ve kept it properly stored for the winter and protected from the elements, there are still a number of things you need to do before hitting the local lakes and rivers.
While much of your focus will be on the boat itself, don’t forget other important things, such as your trailer, your vessel registration and, of course, your insurance coverage. We can help you with that. As far as the boat and trailer, check out these tips from Discover Boating, which provides boating information and public outreach on behalf of the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
Your boat’s been sitting for a few months, so it’s not ready to zip across the water just yet. Here are a few things to check before firing up the ignition:
Damage to your propeller or hull can make for an unpleasant day on the water. Here are some things to look for:
You should treat your trailer with as much care as your boat. After all, you can’t go boating if you can’t get your boat to the water.
No matter how well your boat runs, you should never run it without the proper safety equipment. So take inventory of what’s on board to be sure you have:
Proper preparation can mean the difference between a great day on the boat and a disastrous one. So take a little time to make this boating season a happy and safe one. Hope to see you out on the water!
Reposted with permission from the original author, Safeco Insurance.
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