Spring Outboard Commissioning (Get Your Outboard Motor Ready For Boating Season!) | BoatUS

BoatUS Contributing Editor Lenny Rudow shows you how to get your portable outboard motor ready for the spring boating season. These simple spring commissioning checks during the de-winterizing process shouldn't take very long and will help ensure a fun, trouble-free time on the water. Spring outboard commissioning includes a thorough visual inspection including exterior connections and fuel lines, removing the cowl to check internal connections and wires. Manipulate the steering to ensure it moves smoothly and add grease if needed. Check mounting clamps and bolts to ensure they're tight. Check the prop and zincs. Add muffs or run your engine in a barrel, turn on the hose, start the engine, and burn off the fogging. Finish by adding a coat of paste wax to shine up the cowl and protect the finish. Visit https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2019/april/17-must-do-spring-boat-maintenance-tasks to learn more about spring commissioning your boat. For more information, visit https://www.BoatUS.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Learn about all the valuable benefits offered by becoming a BoatUS Member. Join BoatUS Today! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Download the BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #outboard #springcommissioning