PROMOTION Preparing your boat for the season ahead! Coleman'Marine Insurance a Gallagher Company is offering practical advice to boat owners to ensure that their boats are in good condition for re-commissioning and getting back on to the water in the Spring. EXTERIOR & INTERIOR VALET Giving the boat a good clean inside and out will not only make her much more pleasant to own and operate but will also make it much easier to identify a problem and fix it. Marine specific cleaning produets can really help with the task of cleaning the boat and avoid damaging the vessel In the process of cleaning. This is also a good time to give the gelcoat some protection from the elements with a quality marine polish. HULL ANODES oleman Marine's Yacht & Commercial Craft Insurance Manager, Tony Check that they are working as normal. Ifnot, what has changed? Have you moved locationt Do you Pauffley has extensive experience of Boat 0wnershipand sailing allowing Tony to offer some practicaladvice to get the very best from your Boat. Tony commented, "A lot of the tips that we are giving are very straightforward but often forgotten and this can cause unnecessary problems for owners once their boats are back on the water." "Early Spring is a great time of year to get your boat ready for the season. Delaying essential work can often also work out to be more expensive have the correct anode material? Are the studs in good condition? With an ever- increasing dependence on shore power your anodes can become your last line of defence. Regular inspection is essential. MAST, SPARS, SAILS & RIGGING Ifthe mast is down it's a great time to get a rigger to do a full inspection. If the mast is still stepped you might have to wait until the vessel has been relaunched to do the full THE HEADS It's a long-standing tradition that the skipper is responsible for looking after the heads - its operation and the general cleanness of the loo compartment. I would recommend taking the time to give it a service and clean to make sure it is operating properly. Nobody likes stinky heads! and problems arising could seriously spoil your day or season. "Here are some general areas that might be helpful pointers" inspection. If the standing rigging is getting on in age it could be worth having it all replaced. ANTIFOULING l'd certainly recommend considering whether the antifouling you used last year performed ENGINE SERVICING Ithink it's good practise to encourage customers to deveklop a relationship FRESHWATER with one engineering company and to talk to them so the engineer they used to get the boat ready for winter should also be used to get the engine ready for the season. Work will usually include changing of oil and filters, v-belt, anodes, impeller & batteries. Include within this work well? If not, seek advice and The final recommissioning of the fresh water system is best done in the water and just before you start using the vessel. possibly consider a change not all antifouling is compatible. Piease follow manufacturer's recommendations when handling and working with antifouling. Concluding. Tony advised, "The tips that I have given in this article are intended as useful information CHECK THE SAFETY GEAR It's essential to check that you have the correct fire extinguishers on board and that they are in date. To have a carbon monoxide detector fitted might be a good idea. Restock the first-aid kit. Inspect the life all machinery up to and including the propeller. only and I would always strongly recommend that a boat owner refers to their owner's mamual for SKIN FITTING & SEACOCK manufacturer's advice and guidance and always looks to seek the advice of professionals when in doubt." SERVICING Whilst the boat is ashore, check that all seacocks are operating and Inspect skin fittings and seacocks for any indication of electrolysis damage. If in any doubt, get the boat yard to do this for you. All underwater fittings should be double clipped and it's a good idea to have a wooden bung attached to each under water outlet. jackets, life lines and jackstays- replace or service as required. Have the correct in date flares on-board for the navigation intended. C Colema NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS Navigation lights & equipment need to be checked for operation as far as you are able with the vessel laid up. Coleman Marine Insurance 01202 647460 Tony.pauffley@colemanmarine.co.uk www.colemanmarine.co.uk A Gaer Company PROMOTION Preparing your boat for the season ahead! Coleman'Marine Insurance a Gallagher Company is offering practical advice to boat owners to ensure that their boats are in good condition for re-commissioning and getting back on to the water in the Spring. EXTERIOR & INTERIOR VALET Giving the boat a good clean inside and out will not only make her much more pleasant to own and operate but will also make it much easier to identify a problem and fix it. Marine specific cleaning produets can really help with the task of cleaning the boat and avoid damaging the vessel In the process of cleaning. This is also a good time to give the gelcoat some protection from the elements with a quality marine polish. HULL ANODES oleman Marine's Yacht & Commercial Craft Insurance Manager, Tony Check that they are working as normal. Ifnot, what has changed? Have you moved locationt Do you Pauffley has extensive experience of Boat 0wnershipand sailing allowing Tony to offer some practicaladvice to get the very best from your Boat. Tony commented, "A lot of the tips that we are giving are very straightforward but often forgotten and this can cause unnecessary problems for owners once their boats are back on the water." "Early Spring is a great time of year to get your boat ready for the season. Delaying essential work can often also work out to be more expensive have the correct anode material? Are the studs in good condition? With an ever- increasing dependence on shore power your anodes can become your last line of defence. Regular inspection is essential. MAST, SPARS, SAILS & RIGGING Ifthe mast is down it's a great time to get a rigger to do a full inspection. If the mast is still stepped you might have to wait until the vessel has been relaunched to do the full THE HEADS It's a long-standing tradition that the skipper is responsible for looking after the heads - its operation and the general cleanness of the loo compartment. I would recommend taking the time to give it a service and clean to make sure it is operating properly. Nobody likes stinky heads! and problems arising could seriously spoil your day or season. "Here are some general areas that might be helpful pointers" inspection. If the standing rigging is getting on in age it could be worth having it all replaced. ANTIFOULING l'd certainly recommend considering whether the antifouling you used last year performed ENGINE SERVICING Ithink it's good practise to encourage customers to deveklop a relationship FRESHWATER with one engineering company and to talk to them so the engineer they used to get the boat ready for winter should also be used to get the engine ready for the season. Work will usually include changing of oil and filters, v-belt, anodes, impeller & batteries. Include within this work well? If not, seek advice and The final recommissioning of the fresh water system is best done in the water and just before you start using the vessel. possibly consider a change not all antifouling is compatible. Piease follow manufacturer's recommendations when handling and working with antifouling. Concluding. Tony advised, "The tips that I have given in this article are intended as useful information CHECK THE SAFETY GEAR It's essential to check that you have the correct fire extinguishers on board and that they are in date. To have a carbon monoxide detector fitted might be a good idea. Restock the first-aid kit. Inspect the life all machinery up to and including the propeller. only and I would always strongly recommend that a boat owner refers to their owner's mamual for SKIN FITTING & SEACOCK manufacturer's advice and guidance and always looks to seek the advice of professionals when in doubt." SERVICING Whilst the boat is ashore, check that all seacocks are operating and Inspect skin fittings and seacocks for any indication of electrolysis damage. If in any doubt, get the boat yard to do this for you. All underwater fittings should be double clipped and it's a good idea to have a wooden bung attached to each under water outlet. jackets, life lines and jackstays- replace or service as required. Have the correct in date flares on-board for the navigation intended. C Colema NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS Navigation lights & equipment need to be checked for operation as far as you are able with the vessel laid up. Coleman Marine Insurance 01202 647460 Tony.pauffley@colemanmarine.co.uk www.colemanmarine.co.uk A Gaer Company