Our articles on maintenance and repairs, written by the team at Motor Boat 74 on the shores of Lake Annecy.
Boat service and repairCracks, sagging foam, failing seams: here is how to tell whether a renovation is needed, what drives the price and which covering to choose.
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Boat service and repairIndoor winter boat storage generally offers the best protection against the weather, humidity and temperature swings. But properly prepared outdoor storage can be perfectly suitable, especially if the boat is protected by a fitted cover and if the…
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Boat service and repairIn winter, the main enemy of leather upholstery is not the cold but the moisture trapped inside the boat. A poorly ventilated cabin, cushions stored while still damp or an overly airtight cover can lead to condensation, mold and bad odors.
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Boat service and repairThe bottom line: cold does not directly drain a boat battery, but it reduces its available capacity and slows the chemical reactions that deliver current. A battery that is already partly discharged is therefore much more vulnerable during the winter.
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Boat service and repairBoating in fresh water does not protect a fiberglass boat from osmotic blistering. However, a preventive barrier coat is not always necessary. It depends on the age of the hull, its condition, how long it has been kept in the water and the type of storage.
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Boat service and repairThe bottom line: no, a boat used in fresh water does not necessarily need bottom paint every year. But fresh water does not keep the hull bottom clean: algae, biofilm and other organisms can grow on it when the boat stays in the water.
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Boat service and repairAfter several months without running, a boat engine should not simply be started to check that it works. Getting it running again means checking what may have changed over the winter, putting the various systems back into running configuration, then doing…
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Boat service and repairThe most common breakdowns on Lake Annecy, the checks to make before you keep cranking the engine, and when to call a professional.
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