BEST TIME TO COMPLETE BOAT MAINTENANCE
Written by: Skellner
Pic by: Lowe Boats
As the weather cools and you begin donning jackets and hats, don’t forget about your boat. Winter is the perfect time to complete annual maintenance on your boat. Here are four reasons why:
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You’re already not using it
In North Idaho, it can be downright miserable to be out on the water in the winter. With winds, snow and a lack of sun, it’s much more fun to indoors! So since you’re not planning on using your boat anyway, winter is a great time to have routine marine maintenance done! -
It’s in storage
If you’re storing your boat in Hagadone Marine’s indoor storage facility (LINK:https://www.hagadonemarine.com/storage/ ), it’s easy for our staff to complete routine maintenance, all while ensuring the safety of your craft. And if you’re storing your boat with us, we’ll even pick it up in the fall and drop it off in the spring. -
Be ready when the sun comes out
Don’t wait in lines or take extra time to change fluids, run a fuel check or look over pumps and gauges. Instead, get this kind of annual maintenance during the winter. You won’t be vying for limited spots at your service provider — you can bet at the first sign of sun, people will flock to service providers like Hagadone Marine to get their boat services. Instead, be ready on your own schedule. You never know when the first nice day will be! -
Don’t neglect your investment
Don’t forget that your boat is a big investment. You probably spent a lot of time and energy to find the right boat — don’t let that all go to waste by not maintaining it! Winter is an easy time to get this done in North Idaho, and it’s a simple way tin ensure your boat stays in ship shape for as long as possible. This helps maintain the resale value as well!
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- Amy Cabanas
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Holiday boating danger | Pontoon-Depot
By: NBC News
Pic By: Lakeview Marina
Quick checklist to stay safe on the water!
A deadly boat explosion in the Bahamas last week is drawing new attention to boating accidents, which see an upsurge during the summer season. TODAY national investigate correspondent Jeff Rossen gets on board with Greg Via from the U.S. Coast Guard to run down a checklist of steps to take before hitting the water — and what to do in the event of an emergency.
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Let The MADNESS Sales Begin | Pontoon-Depot
Cyber Monday is around the corner and we are having an amazing sale. You get 10% off your entire purchase. Now how's that for awesome?!As you may know, MariDeck is the industry leader when it comes to flooring for boats. Pontoon-Depot has many different types of MariDeck, for all the various types of applications that you may need for your project. We also have many cool boating accessories, so look around and make sure you take full advantage of this great deal.
The 10% off your purchase is only good on 11/26/2018 [Cyber Monday].
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Be on the lookout for more great deals from Pontoon-Depot, so we can help make your time on the water even more enjoyable.
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Near-Tragedy Inspiration | Pontoon-Depot
By: pdbmagazine.com
Scott Smiles’ 42-foot boat sank in 50 seconds, leaving him, a friend, and their two PFD-clad young sons clinging to a cooler and EPIRB—the only items he had time to grab. The harrowing experience inspired Smiles to develop Life Cell, a completely new approach to safety equipment storage.
Life Cell from Life Cell Marine Safety is a self-contained buoyant device that holds user-supplied safety and survival equipment. Best of all, it provides flotation assistance for up to eight adults, depending on the model.
Life Cell is simple to use and easy to access. It can be thrown or, should the boat sink, will float off its included mounting bracket. The high visibility Life Cell doesn't rely on its watertight compartment for buoyancy; its flotation is built in. Life Cell models start at $299 with a two-year warranty and are available in orange or white.