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Winter PUNCH list - POW! Have you submitted your winter PUNCH list?

Below is a general list of boat maintenance items (commonly referred to as a PUNCH list) recommended to be serviced or inspected annually. A great time to address this kind of work is during the winter months, but you need to get requests to your dealer or service provider early on!

There may be other equipment onboard that should be serviced as well. And you may also have large projects or retrofits to address. Winter goes fast and with nearly 1 million registered boats in Michigan, service providers book up quick. Being an early bird assures work gets completed before launch and helps you get the best pricing.

Suggested Maintenance to Perform

• Main engine service • Check engine maintenance intervals, some items are based on number of hours, others are annually • Pull oil samples to establish baseline and/or document engine oil history (useful for resale) • Drive/transmission service • I/O and outboard inspection for trim operation, damage, leaking fluids • Generator service • Bow and stern thruster inspection • Electronics service or updates (i.e. AIS) • Teak cleaning and sealing • Canvas and upholstery repairs • Carpet replacement • Complete buff and wax, full boat detail including recaulking where needed • Clean all strainers • Clean all air conditioning filters • Clean all sump boxes • Vacuum all standing water in bilges • Fiberglass/gelcoat repairs • Inspect/re-paint bottom coating • Inspect/replace anodes • Battery service/load test/disconnect • Annual fire extinguisher inspection • Inspect lights throughout the boat, especially running lights • Running gear inspection and repairs • Propellers • Rudder shaft seals • Strut bearings • Tender service

A Healthy Boat is a Happy Boat!