MAINTAINING YOUR INTREPID
Using a Preventative Maintenance Program on your boat will add years to the life and
appearance of the boat and the hardware on it.
Listed below is a maintenance program that will be sufficient for a boat that is used under
average conditions. This plan should be used with the maintenance program for your engines
outlined by the engine manuals included in your Owner’s Pack.
Keeping the cabin and bilge areas and lockers dry and well ventilated during periods when the
boat is not used will minimize the amount of preventative maintenance required. Keeping the
exterior fiberglass clean and waxed will ensure good cosmetics for a long period of time.
DAILY/WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the bilges dry and clean. Bilge debris can cause a bilge pump float switch not
to operate properly. Ensure all the bilge areas drain to the compartments containing
the bilge pumps by keeping the limber holes clear.
2. Open the cabin, bilge hatches and deck lockers to provide ventilation.
3. Check engine oil reservoirs for proper oil levels.
4. Check the fuel system fittings and plumbing for tightness and leaks. Check the fresh
water system for leaks.
5. If required, check the battery fluid levels. Top off the batteries with distilled water as
required.
6. With the engines running, check that water is being discharged through the engine’s
tell-tail.
7. Check the fluid reservoir under the steering helm for proper level. Top off as required.
8. Refuel the boat to capacity after each use. Fill the fresh water system tanks to
capacity after use.
9. Wash down the boat after each use with fresh water and soap.
10. Clean the Plexiglas on the boat with a “Windex” type product and a soft cloth. Never
use abrasive cleaners or acetone to clean Plexiglas.
11. Stainless Steel and aluminum fittings and hardware should be cleaned after each use
with fresh water and soap. Stainless Steel will bleed and discolor after a period of
time. To minimize this bleeding Stainless Steel fittings and hardware should have a
periodic application of a passivator like ”Never-Dull”.
12. Apply a liberal coat of a protective oil spray (CRC or WD-40) to any metal parts,
particularly moving metal parts. Apply the spray to wire connections in the bilge area
and under the console.
100 HOURS OR 60 DAYS (whichever comes first)
Exterior of the boat
1. Open the bilge hatches and locker doors to provide an extended period of ventilation.
2. Inspect all hardware for tightness and corrosion. Tighten loose fasteners and apply a
protective coating as required.
3. Wash down any area that has mildew with a mild bleach and water solution. Wash off
the solution with fresh water and soap. Do not use any solvents like acetone.
4. Inspect the canvas and covers on your boat for tears, fraying and cleanliness. Have
any tears or fraying repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage. Clean
the canvas and covers with fresh water and soap. A small amount of bleach can be
added to the soap and water solution, Rinse the canvas and covers with fresh water
after cleaning.
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