Scheduled Boat Maintanence

[CRIMAR30]

Is there a regular maintenance schedule for the boat, other than just the engine? I read through the owners manual, and other than normal engine service, , I couldn't see when the boat should be brought back to the dealer for any type of service. Can you please enlighten me on this?

Thanks in advance

[Jan from Humboldt]

To my knowledge there isn't any other maintenance per se other than keeping it clean.

I check for tightness on screws on the wiring harness now and then and I'd strongly suggest you get some good marine grade anti corrosion spray lube and also a small grease gun with blue marine grade grease and locate the lube points on the engine and control cables, give them a shot once or twice a season, also get up inder the console and check the tightness of all your screw down electrical connections and then give them a good spritz of the spray lube.

I had some loose connections right out of the factory on a new boat that started to come loose after a couple of trips, (Stuff happens, just tighten them up again) no biggie.

Also check the snugness of the grab rail bolts and the side rail screws. Don't over tighten them as thay can strip but they should be snug.

Probably take you 30 minutes to do unless you stop for a beer or two then you might be at it all afternoon

Something else you might do is pull your prop and make sure the shaft is well greased and there is no fishing line built up under there which is bad for the lower unit seals, remember to torque the prop nut back (I think it's 29 ft pounds) check you manuel for the proper specs

[dave4104]

Jan, whats your take on water pump replacement.

[CRIMAR30]

Are you talking about a new boat? Keeping up with the warranty requirements, is what I was asking.

[PileDriver]

Originally Posted by dave4104

Jan, whats your take on water pump replacement.

Hey Dave, this is my take on the water pumps (impellers), It depends a little on whether you are in salt or freshwater, but my recommendation is once a year or every 250 hours, which ever comes first. This is based on my experiences with saltwater use. I paid the price last year by skipping season. So come July 06 while heading offshore the impeller broke apart and the overheat warning failed. Hence, 15K later I have a new Honda 150. You can bet that I will never skip a season again!

[PileDriver]

Originally Posted by CRIMAR30

Are you talking about a new boat? Keeping up with the warranty requirements, is what I was asking.

Hey Crimar30, there is no schedule maint. for the boat itself. Jan's suggestions are right on target. Just give the boat a once over after every use. Titghen loose screws and check for loose wires is really about it. If you notice anything major like a crack or that you are taking on water just take it to your dealer.

As for the motor, its warranty is of course different, so just follow the owners manual.


Happy boating
PileDriver

[CRIMAR30]

Piledriver,
Great, that's the answer I was hoping for, I live about 90 miles from my dealer, and it's a long trip. I Can get the Yamaha serviced about 20 miles from home, thanks for the info.

Mark