Slayingm Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) Yes, my arms and shoulders are sore today but Its that time of year again! I spent a full day washing and waxing my boat for the season and so glad its done and ready for a full season on the water now! I remember my father saying "you only get out of life what your willing to put in".... and always took that to heart. Especially when it came to maintaining and looking after my boat and vehicle. With the cost of a nice boat and motor package these days I need to look after mine as best I can to ensure years of enjoyment. This mean's everything from regular engine maintenance (I change the plugs every year and gear case oil x2 times per season), using premium oil to Manufacture's specs., maintaining and cleaning all livewell, baitwell and bildge pump motors! It also means looking after the hull. With the time I spend on the water in various weather conditions and the intense UV rays during the summer I want to protect my investment and a intense wash and cleaning and premium wax and buff is all part of that. In addition I changed up all my marine batteries (I have 4 of them) with all new and cleaned and protected all connections to prevent any down time or issues on the water. I guess, like my Dad told me... you only get out of something what your willing to put into it!... my boat is my 2nd office so that is just a given now! Have a safe season and see you on the water... Greg. Edited April 30, 2012 by Slayingm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Make sure you strap her down before you take off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Nice rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfisherman Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Sweet, another tip make sure you use fuel with no ethanol in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 It's time to do mine as well knowing its a full day job, to wet sand cut and polish 20 year old flake but it's worth it when i am done also go through a couple bottles of bass boat saver during the year to protect the old girl from uv rays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayingm Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Make sure you strap her down before you take off Lol!... Thx CaptPierre. Straps back on and she is locked and ready to roll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Boat is currently out of commission for a few weeks for a custom foul weather cover. I guess I'll have to stick to resident trout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew3 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Good job, did mine as well last weekend. Still sore Plus shop maintenance last month. It is nice to know you can go out and not have much to worry about. Good luck this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 This is why I went aluminium....less maintenance and more fishing.... But that glass boat does give a better ride..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayingm Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 This is why I went aluminium....less maintenance and more fishing.... But that glass boat does give a better ride..... Got that right Dave!!!.. I can do just under 60MPH in 4ft waves on Simcoe and still drink my Timmies coffee!! lol. sd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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