September has arrived and your client are ready to storage their boats for winter. This is the time to carry out all the ordinary maintenance, which is fundamental to prolong the life of a boat.
How to prepare your boat for winter storage?
Remind your customers of some tricks before putting their boat in “hibernation” for the cold season.
Getting started:
CLEAN:
- The keel (with pressure washer)
- The deck (with freshwater and low-duty detergent)
CHANGE:
- Oil
- Anti-freeze
And don’t forget to also take care of the interior.
Stainless steel on board. What to check?
After keel and deck, your customers will have to remember to also check the stainless steel that is inside their boat. Why is this control important? Sometimes, the stainless steel elements become dull, lose polishing or they are liable to galvanic corrosion. We must take care of stainless steel by removing all the rust deposits and oxides formed over time. There are several commercially available degreasers that can do the work: they must be applied on the surface and left to act for a few minutes. After this, wiping with a rag will be enough to bring the steel back to its original brilliance.
Are the tanks and the stays of your boat in good condition?
Essential for storage is the good condition of the metal tanks. Most importantly, it is necessary to monitor any possible oxide formation. The control of stays is also important because they must be kept clean of salt and various atmospheric agents.
In addition to these measures it is important to check:
- The possible presence of water and impurities;
- The good condition of the pipes and hose clamps.
Proper storage will ensure to your boat a long life.
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