Your Boat and Dock Safety Check List
Boating Season 2021 is almost here! Woohoo! Are you excited? Our boat lift remote controls company sure is! That being said, is your dock and boat READY for boating season? Keep reading this week's blog for YOUR Boat and Dock Safety Check List. This list can help get you started in preparing your dock and boat for the season! You know that you already invested a substantial amount of money in your boat, so why wouldn't you want to get out on the water FASTER with a top-of-the-line boat lift remote system? That's where we come in. Check out our New Units at www.FirstMateControls.com. If you have any questions, please give us a call at Firstmate Controls. We can be reached at 866-570-9707.
Your Boat and Dock Safety Check List
IS YOUR BOAT REGISTRATION UP TO DATE?
Get your license, registration and tags/decals renewed. Not having these items up to date can really put a damper in your summer fun if you get stopped by the water patrol or on your way to the water. The violation fines can become pretty hefty pretty quickly if you don't take the proper measures to register your boat, motor, and trailer, and to display your ID numbers properly. Most states require boaters to have taken a boater's safety course in order to operate a boat legally. Some states even require boaters to be licensed before operating a boat. For more information on your state's boat license requirements, visit http://www.dmv.org/articles/boat-license-requirements-learn-how-to-apply-for-your-boat-license/.
HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR ON-BOARD SYSTEM YET TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING STILL WORKS OK?
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.
DID YOU CHECK TO SEE IF ANYTHING IS DAMAGED ON OR AROUND YOUR BOAT SINCE THE LAST TIME YOU TOOK IT OUT?
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.
DID YOU CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOUR BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED?
Nothing is more frustrating than getting packed and loaded up for a day out on the lake only to turn the ignition... and nothing happens. Did you know that a battery can lose up to thirty percent of its charge per month while being winterized? There are all kinds of things that can affect the battery life and loss of charge - IE. temperature, humidity, age of battery, etc. Properly maintain your boat's battery to avoid the hassle of having to replace it every year. Making sure you have the right type of battery for its function is important as well. Check your owner's manual for manufacturer suggestions on the type of battery you should be using.
Have Some Fun This Boating Season With Firstmate Controls!
All of us here at Firstmate Controls hope that you enjoy yourselves this boating season. Remember, LESS time with your lift means MORE time on the water. Invest in a boat lift remote you can count on! Spend every minute you can soaking up that summer fun! See all of our new units by visiting our website listed below. Enjoy!
Boat Lift Controls You Can Count On!
Firstmate Controls
Comments
Post a Comment