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Prepare your boat before going to sea to stay safe. It is a good idea to have the boat and trailer serviced annually by a reputable service agent.Should you choose to do it yourself here are some pointers. Check battery condition and charge. Switch on and check operation of all electrical equipment, eg navigation lights, […]

Wash down thoroughly using a rust preventative truck wash. Concentrate on the suspension and brakingparts. Remove the wheels and hubs and check wheel bearings, lubricate or replace. Check the tyres for damage, perishing of the walls and tread wear. Replace if necessary. Check the suspension, spring shackles, braking linkages, tow hitch and lubricate. Check the

Work done in preparing the boat and trailer for storage will identify things that need attention and give plenty oftime for them to be rectified before you want to go again. The better this is done the least time and delay will beexperienced when the weather improves and you want to get out there. Preparing

Check registration. The wheel bearings must be checked, lubricated or replaced at least annually. Before storage or standing fora long period is best, but if not done then it must be done before using again. Check the tyre condition and inflation Check the braking system linkages are free and lubricated. Check the trailer lights are