Boat Troubleshooting Tips

While performing basic boat maintenance tasks can help to prevent your boat from breaking down or malfunctioning, you may still find yourself dealing with a peculiar issue from time to time. Troubleshooting those boat problems may be challenging if you don’t know what to look for or where to begin. These tips should help you to successfully navigate your boat repairs so that you can focus on enjoying your boat instead of fixing it.

Outboard Motor Vibration

If you find that your outboard motor is vibrating, you may have something wrapped around the propeller, such as algae or fishing line. Shut the motor off and pull it out of the water to untangle the mess from your propeller blades.

Condensation on Windows

Are the windows in your cabin fogging up? If you’re running an air-conditioning unit, this may be causing a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of your cabin that causes condensation to form. Spraying the windows with glass cleaner can help by adding a film that prevents condensation build-up.

Damage From the Dock

If you’ve docked your boat and dinged it against the wood, you may be frustrated by the cosmetic damage this is causing. If you add some fender boards to your boat with rope, they can form a barrier between your hull and the dock to prevent dings and scrapes.

Need assistance with boat maintenance? Get in touch with the Midwest Marine Boat Company service department to schedule an appointment with our team of professional boat mechanics. We’ll be happy to address any questions you may have or issues you’re having with your boat to get you back on the water in no time.

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