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Marine Maintenance

The full enjoyment of boating includes both the pleasure of using the boat and the satisfaction of properly maintaining it. To many boaters, working on their boat is part of the fun, to say nothing of the savings in costs.

All boats need maintenance to correct for the gradual deterioration from wear and tear let alone exposure to the elements. A boater should be constantly on the alert for signs of vessel degradation, and make repairs while the problem is minor.

From spark plugs to bottom paint, the Marine Maintenance course covers all the basics for DIY boaters.      

Topics:

• The Hull

• General Maintenance

• The Electrical System

• Marine Engines

• Gasoline Fuel System

• Ignition

• Lubrication

• Engine Cooling

• Outboards

• Seasonal Maintenance

• Safety Equipment

• Trailers

• Marine Toilets (Heads) and Stoves

• Painting Tips

• Galvanic Scale of Metals in Seawater

• Zebra Mussels

• Owner’s Manual and Accident Report