Tips 'N Tricks 241: Boat Maintenance Tips (COVID19 Special Edition)

Many anglers have been grounded or electing to stay off the water during these Challenging Times. But that doesn't mean you can't take care of your Equipment and Maintenance. It's also good anytime to keep your equipment maintained through out the year.
Here's some tips I have been doing to get prepared and taking care of my equipment from Humminbird Fishing Systems, to MinnKota ULTREX and Talons, Plus Boat Maintenance on my Skeeter FX20 & Trailer and even the Yamaha 250 SHO.
Hope it helps and be sure to Stay Safe!
Humminbird www.humminbird.com
MinnKota www.MinnKotaMotors.com
Skeeter www.SkeeterBoats.com
Yamaha: yamahaoutboards.com/

[@johnhall3860]

Hey Mr. Doug I’m glad to see your doing ok. I’ve missed your videos you were my biggest help when setting my boat up with my birds. Take care bud and stay safe.

[@larrythompson5617]

Nice Doug. Two things keeping me off the water. Self Isolating and still 3 ft of ice on our lakes up here in central Canada. Watched 25 to 30 of your videos while isolating AND learned how to prepare and mount my new Helix 10 G3 in addition to an older Helix 10 and a 998. The weather will be nice enough soon to remove the boat cover and start preparations. I also use the same Windex cleaning solution but in a pinch distilled water also good for the screens. "GRAB LIFE BY THE GILLS" LT

[@alanaho4915]

Thank you, Doug, for those tips. I always check bolts and screws BUT I didn't even think about my Ultrex. Just did the check and there were quite a few tightening required. For those screws to the boat I there were two that tdisnt self tighten, but seem good enough. I am not sure how to get to the nuts. Will have to investigate. Thanks again!

[@dustinpitts2741]

Doug when do you need to change the water pump out on the 250 sho, many videos on doing it but no one says when you should do it, love the video's thank's for doing them;;;;;

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Great video Doug ! Can the folks use 50/50 water & vinegar if they can’t find the Windex stuff ?

[@jasonmausteller2488]

When stowed should prop be facing in or out, or doesn’t it matter

[@majorbrown6817]

Great video, what type of trailer step is that next to your winch?

[@DougVahrenberg]

That is the Skeeter FX Trailer Factory Step.