Spring Is Coming! Are Your Boat and Dock Ready?
Spring 2021 is coming, believe it or not! We've had some pretty tough winter weather so far but spring is right around the corner. Spring 2021 officially starts March 20th, which is next month! Will your dock and boat be ready? With our help, yes it will be! Our boat lift controls company is here to give you some tips on how to prepare your boat and dock for spring 2021 in this week's blog. If you'd like to get out on the water FASTER this year, call Firstmate Controls at 866-570-9707. We have boat lift controls you can count on!
Spring Is Coming! Are Your Boat and Dock Ready?
CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOUR LIFE JACKETS ON BOARD ARE IN GOOD SHAPE.
Do a thorough inventory and inspection of your safety equipment. Most states require you to at least have on board one life jacket per person. You should check each vest for any damage or dry rot. A damaged vest will not function as it should and therefore will not be a viable safety device in the event of an incident. Carry paddles on board in the event that a system failure does happen so you have a way to get back to shore. Also, carry a first aid kit on board and replenish it as needed.
CHECK OUT YOUR SYSTEM FOR ANY TECHINICAL ISSUES BEFORE HEADING OUT.
Before heading out, check your on-board systems for proper functionality. After sitting in storage or out in weather for extended periods of time, the system cables can become corroded and damaged. The last thing you want to happen while you're out boating with your family is to be cruising along and your steering or throttle stops working due to faulty connections or corroded cables. Not only can corrosion to your vessel's wiring cause faulty system functioning, but it can also cause your battery to drain. Double check all systems and replace any corroded or damaged wiring.
CHECK FOR ANY DOCK OR BOAT DAMAGE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY WINTER WEATHER.
Your boat may have taken on some damage since the last time you used it, so inspect the hull and all other parts of your boat thoroughly. If you've taken your boat through shallow waters, there's a chance that some of its components may have some damage from scraping. Check the rudder as well. If while transferring the boat the rudder has scraped the ground, it may have been bent which would cause the vessel to move erratically and the rudder to become loose over time. You also need to thoroughly inspect your mooring ropes and anchor chains for fraying or weakness.
Who's Ready For Boating Season?
We know we are! Firstmate Controls is dedicated to the design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of the finest wireless electronic equipment for the recreational marine industry. That means you can count on us to provide the best boat lift controls that will get you out on the water faster! Make the most of your time out on the water and soak up every minute of sun you can this year. To see our latest units, please check out our website at www.FirstMateControls.com and select the New Units tab. If you have any questions about what you see, please give us a call at the number listed below.
Boat Lift Controls You Can Count On!
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