| The minute you buy your boat, you have to start | | | | than simple boat washing. It involves polishing |
| thinking about your boat maintenance and upkeep | | | | different materials on your boat such as wood or |
| schedule. First, you need to either personally inspect | | | | metal. Special care is given to your windows and |
| your boat or to hire a professional boat inspector. If | | | | blinds as well. The interiors are even vacuumed, and |
| you choose to hire an inspector, take note of his | | | | every nook and cranny is cleaned. When done by |
| recommendations in terms of things to watch out for | | | | professionals, it can really improve the look of your |
| and the maintenance weaknesses of your boat. Local | | | | boat. It is important to have steam-cleaning |
| boat traders may have their own inspector for you | | | | procedures done on your boat's carpet, canvas, and |
| to hire. Keep in mind that after checking your boat, | | | | upholstery as well. This attention to detail can |
| there are several things you need to do in order for | | | | prevent termite and bacteria problems that |
| you to keep it in tip-top shape. | | | | deteriorate the quality, value, and performance of |
| Boat washing and boat wax | | | | your boat. |
| It is recommended that you wash your boat once or | | | | Boat bottom cleaning |
| twice a week. This is to ensure that your boat's | | | | While most boat maintenance services focus on the |
| finish lasts for a long time. A lot of damage can be | | | | visible parts of your boat, it is cleaning your boat |
| done to your boat by animal droppings, acid rain, salt, | | | | bottom (the part that has contact with the water) |
| and dirt. Your boat is made of different types of | | | | that is most important. The bottom of your boat |
| material such as canvas, fiberglass, and metal. This | | | | should be routinely inspected and cleaned. The danger |
| means that cleaning your boat requires that you pay | | | | is that barnacles and algae will attach themselves to |
| attention to cleaning these specific materials. | | | | your boat bottom, affecting your boat's speed and |
| Different cleaners and cleansers are available for all | | | | performance. The more frequently you use your |
| materials, and be sure to check your local discount | | | | boat, the more it needs bottom cleaning. Most |
| marine supplies store. | | | | boating enthusiasts even say that routine bottom |
| As for the boat wax, it is important because it | | | | cleaning saves them on fuel. Be sure to hire experts |
| maintains the value and look of your boat for the | | | | who provide services with preventive growth |
| long run. There are different types of boat wax | | | | treatments. |
| available, and most boat traders recommend a double | | | | By making a habit of having your boat maintained, |
| layer application of paste wax. It is often suggested | | | | you are insured of getting the best boating |
| to get natural instead of chemical products, in order | | | | experience possible. Also, don't postpone repairs |
| to preserve the finish of your boat. | | | | when they are urgently needed. Remember - dirty, |
| Interior boat detailing | | | | unkempt boats are best left at the dock. |
| Interior boat detailing is a more extensive procedure | | | | |