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Home > Take Me Fishing Blog > March 2016 > Use This Handy Spring Boat Maintenance Checklist
Using a helpful boat maintenance checklist can make spring boating preparations a whole lot easier. When you use a seasonal boat maintenance checklist, you can just check each task off of your list as it is completed. This will give you the reassurance that you've remembered to take care of every detail so that your boat is safe and running smoothly when boating weather arrives.
While boat maintenance requirements will vary depending on the type of boat you have (always check the owner's manual for your specific boat and engine model) and how often you use it, these are some examples of important maintenance tasks to consider.
Once you've crossed each item off of your boat maintenance checklist, look for a few different places to fish and boat in your local area. Get ready to make new boating memories with your family this season.
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Debbie Hanson is an award-winning outdoor writer, women’s sport fishing advocate, IGFA world record holder, and freshwater guide living in Southwest Florida. Hanson’s written work has appeared in publications such as Florida Game & Fish Magazine, BoatUS Magazine, and USA Today Hunt & Fish. To learn more about her work, visit shefishes2.com or follow her on Instagram @shefishes2.
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