As the Prop Turns | Spring Maintenance Part 1

Spring Maintenance - 10 springtime tips to prepare your boat for a successful cruising season.This week's webinar is hosted by Ranger Tugs Delivery Captain and Engine Specialist, Tim Bates. In this segment, Tim answers the most common questions and topics that our Customer Service Team hears about regarding Spring Maintenance. This includes Webasto diesel heater service, Volvo diesel inboard fuel filter service, Yamaha outboard fuel filter service and much more.

The presentation slides and Q&A report can be downloaded here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0a33pqo6ef...

0:00 - Beginning
3:43 - Tim's recommended tools
11:18 - Spare parts - Diesel Inboards
15:10 - Spare parts - Outboards
16:31 - Stuffing box adjustment
22:05 - Q&A #1
27:51 - Bilge pumps - Introduction
30:08 - Bilge pumps - Cleaning
31:48 - Bilge pumps - Operation
33:40 - Bilge pumps - Fuses
36:05 - Potable water - Disinfecting
37:16 - Potable water - Flushing
38:10 - Potable water - Faucets
40:05 - Potable water - Shower sump
43:00 - Potable water - Pump strainer

45:05 - Battery Connections - Tightening
46:21 - Battery Connections - Cleaning
47:06 - Q&A #2
52:28 - Diesel heater maintenance
54:58 - Seawater Supply Maintenance
57:37 - Holding Tank Maintenance - Emptying
1:00:14 - Holding Tank Maintenance - Flushing
1:04:14 - Fuel System - Diesel Stabilizers
1:05:32 - Fuel System - Gasoline Stabilizers
1:07:41 - Fuel System - Inboard Fuel Filters
1:13:01 - Fuel System - Priming Inboard Fuel Filters
1:14:50 - Fuel System - Outboard Fuel Filters