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Alex Salomatoff.
If you have a question for Master
Mechanic and Owner of Alex’s
Marine Plus in New Windsor, NY,
simply call Alex at 845-565-9199
or e-mail,
Alex’s Marine Plus
2907 Rte 9W Suite 200,
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 565-9199
alexsmarineplus.com
ALEX SALOMATOFF HAS
THE ANSWERS TO YOURBOAT
QUESTIONS!
SUMMERTIMEBOATPROBLEMS
Paying attention to the little things on your boat makes a huge difference in
the kind of day your going to have on the water…
You cannot treat your boat like you treat your car! Maintenance on a boat
is an “every time you use it” requirement. Even if it is just rinsing it off with
fresh water!
The simple fact that adding to the equation of things that can happen to your
boat being in the presence of water, 24 seven, adds a significant factor to the
possibility of things that can go wrong.
Corrosion: Water in any form is corrosive. If you add salt to the mix as you
have in the southern part of the Hudson River you must protect all metals.
Part of the protection is a good spray that covers the metal parts, (in many
cases it also adds a bright shiny look to the surfaced). Most importantly,
zincs, which are attached to metal surfaces underwater such as propeller
shaft, steer rudders, swim ladders and other items is a must where salt
water is present. The zincs act as a sacrificial lamb and are eaten up by the
electrolysis created by exposed metal being place in salt water.
Speaking of propellers have you at least taken the key out of the ignition,
and then checked the prop for nicks and dings with your had. Obviously if the
boat is kept in the water it is the only way to check it.
Then there is the very basics, oil levels in your engine, power steering, trim
pumps, generator oil levels, (if you have one on board) and most importantly
the float switch on the bilge pump as well as the intake on the bilge pump
screen. “Oh” is the discharge hose connected so that the water is going
outside of the boat. You may laugh but is a very common occurrence to
have the bilge pump disconnect through
vibration or rot, and the bilge pump making
a complete circle instead of a one-way trip
out of your boat.
How about the fuel filters. Have you
had them changed, how about the water
separating filter on your fuel line. Speaking
of fuel lines, another very common
occurrence is to have the breather tube
from the fuel tank clog up with bees,
spiders or what have you and suddenly
your engine is starving for fuel.
Most importantly is USE YOUR BOAT,
there are far more problems created by
boats not being used than by another other
means.
Enjoy!