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RUNNING
PROPELLERS
POST-OPERATION CHECKS
Care and selection of your propeller is very important to proper boat operation. See your outboard
motor operator’s manual for propeller information.
Problems associated with propellers include ventilation, cavitation, and blow-out. These problems
have similar symptoms and are best diagnosed by an expert. Consult your Skeeter Dealer if you think
you have a propeller-related problem.
Post-Operation Checks
These post-operation procedures are developed to help preserve the long-term appearance and
reliability of your Skeeter boat. Perform these procedures as soon as possible after the boat is loaded
back on the trailer after the day’s use.
Some owners plan to moor their boat seasonally, rather than keeping it on the trailer between uses.
The procedures described in this section may not be possible if your Skeeter boat is moored in the
water. Boats which are moored will require periodic removal from the water to clean the hull and
outboard motor area. The frequency of this maintenance will depend upon whether the water is salt or
fresh, as well as other local water conditions.
Leaving the boat in the water for extended periods will accelerate the rate of normal deterioration
of the outboard motor and hull finish. Stray electrical voltage in the water, marine organisms, and
saltwater corrosion are a few of the conditions that can adversely affect the life of many Skeeter boat
components.
1. Follow the post-operation or storage instructions in your outboard motor’s Owner’s Manual.
2. Wash down the hull, helm, and outboard motor with fresh water. Remove the drain plug at the stern
to let any water drain from the bilge.
NOTE: This boat is equipped with either an automatic or a manual electric bilge pump
that removes excess water from the bilge while you are under way. However, some
residual water remains that must be drained by removing the drain plug.
Tighten the hull drain plug securely before launching the Skeeter boat. Clean any foreign material,
such as dirt or sand, from the threads before installing the drain plug.
3. Spray a rust inhibitor, such as Yamaha Silicone Protectant and Lubricant, on metallic parts to
minimize corrosion.
WARNING
Never change a propeller without disconnecting the battery from your outboard. Your
propeller can have sharp edges. Handle with care.