WARNING: You're Probably Forgetting These 5 Annual Boat Maintenance Tasks | BoatUS

Owning a boat comes with a long checklist of maintenance tasks to remember. But you're probably forgetting these common tasks. Here are 5 boat maintenance tips (plus a BONUS) to add to your checklist that many boaters forget to do but are important to keep everything in good working order. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Clean gas-assist struts on hatches 00:52 Tighten screws 01:21 Lubricate canvas snaps 01:51 Lubricate zippers 02:06 Grease outboard swivel bracket & steering arm 02:41 Bonus tip: Clean & restore plastics 03:03 Outro 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: 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. 🚩Download the FREE 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://Tiktok.com/@boatusofficial https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus Video production and editing by 410 Films: https://www.410films.com #boatus #boatmaintenance #boatlife #boat