October 28, 2009
Maintaining Your Propeller
Most boaters know that having a damaged propeller can in turn cause damage to their engine or stern gear, hinder performance and result in poor fuel economy. Here are some tips to help to maintain your propeller and extend its life. 1. Preventative Maintenance: Propellers should be serviced at least once a year and immediately if you know that it is damaged. Watch for signs such as vibrations, a change in performance and loss of speed as indicators that the propeller should be serviced. 2. Anode Fittings: Having your boat fitted with an anode helps prevent electrolysis. Be sure that you choose the appropriate type of anode based on the location where the boat is used. If your boat is used in saltwater be sure go with a zinc anode and for use in freshwater, a magnesium one should be fitted to the boat. 3. Check Washers and Nuts: Grab the prop by the blade and check to ensure the... read morePosted by ribcraftusa at 11:04 AM | Comments (0)
October 09, 2009
Winterizing Your RIB
It’s hard to believe the boating season is coming to a close already. Here is a link to a few postings that I wrote last year on winterizing both the engine and tube.... read morePosted by ribcraftusa at 04:14 PM | Comments (0)
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