Tagged: systems
Early Post-Season Check
Christmas is on the horizon, but we’re not quite into winter yet. It’s damp and cold, but there’s no snow to cause alarm for most boat owners. And, that’s where the danger lies, as it’s awful easy to fall asleep at the switch when danger is not clearly at hand. Now, it’s obvious that your exposure to expensive spring-time repairs is higher when there is a couple feet of snow, than when it is dry, but early oversights can compound issues. Say, for example, if the boat drains fill with autumn leaves, covering them up, it could lead to [...]
Stay Above The Waterline
It’s June, early in the boating season, and a good time to keep a close eye on things as all of the boat’s systems, from mechanical to plumbing to electrical, reconnect. Particularly with all the recent rain, the bilge pump system which includes batteries, wiring, pump switch, and the pump itself bears close initial monitoring. A lot of failure points characterize this oftentimes overlooked system – batteries can be weak or the terminal connections can be faulty; power wires can be cut or corroded; the pump switch can be stuck in the “on” or “off” position; and, of course the [...]