Everything you need to keep it shipshape and safe.

Maintenance Aisle

Maintenance Aisle – boat maintenance and boat supplies

The best thing for boat maintenance is to clean it and clean it often. Boat supplies and boat equipment take second place to boat maintenance so make sure your boat is cleaned when you are mooring her or keeping her on a boat trailer. Since most boats are usually out in the weather, dirt and grime are accumulating this very moment (yes, your boat is getting dirtier as you read this sentence.) Don't forget to check your dock lines and everything to which they attach. Rope is fairly tough, so tough that people stop checking them with any regularity. Unfortunately many people don't understand this concept and expend more resources down the road for maintenance and repair. More yacht supplies and yacht equipment doesn't keep the boat running well as much as regular cleaning. The best boat maintenance is preventive maintenance and the best preventive maintenance is cleaning your boat after docking.

	Anodes & Zincs
	Anode Sets Fresh Water Anodes	Hull, Rudder & Drive Shaft Anodes Mechanical Anodes	Outboard Anodes Outdrive Anodes
	Boat Care
	Bilge Cleaners Brushes & Sponges Cleaning Accessories Deck & Hull Cleaners Glass & Clear Plastic Cleaners General Prupose Cleaners Maintenance Kits	Metal Polish Mildew Cleaners Painting Supplies Rubbing Compound Soap Tank Cleaners Tape (Boot Stripe)	Teak Cleaners & Oil Tie-Downs Toilet Bowl Cleaners Vinyl & Fabric Cleaners Water Hose, Nozzles & Accessories Waxes, Cleaners & Polishes
	Boat Repair
	Abrasives Discs Repair & Refinishing Products	Repair Kits & Additives Resins Respirator Equipment Sanding Supplies	Sealants & Adhesive Caulking Starboard Tape Trim
	Canvas
	Bimini Top Canvas Bimini Top Frames & Hdw	Boat Covers & Support Poles	Snaps, Clips & Hooks
	Deck
	Boat Plaques, Letters & Flags Bow Eyes, Cleats, & Chocks Cable Outlets Center Console Drains Flooring Handles, Pulls, & Hdw	Hatches Hinges Miscellaneous Hardware Plates Plate Keys Rail Fittings & Tools Rod Holders (Utility)	Rope (Lines) Rope Tie Downs Rub Rail Scuppers Strainers Vents Windshields, Hdw & Acc.
	Galley
	Appliances
	Hardware
	Barrel Bolts Canvas Fasteners Door Hasps	Door Hooks Eye Straps & Thimbles	Fastener Kits Nuts, Bolts, Washers & Screws
	Head Supplies
	Toilet Tissue and Chemicals
	Mechanical
	Chain & Hardware Door Hardware	Fasteners Locks	Motor Brackets & Transom Savers Trim Tabs and Stabilizers
	Reference Materials
	Manuals and Guides

Wipe everything down and then after you are done, move every moving part is accessible. That sounds weird but it really does help. Many things on a boat, out in the elements, can be used for years but can only be left in disuse for a short period of time. Open every window, turn every knob, hit every switch, move every lever – you get the idea. Go over your entire boat after docking and do this. Moving an item once is all you need – you don't have to stand there working a lever for a long period of time. Once is enough for most items. If you do come across something that is frozen, work it and lubricate it until it works properly.

Don't forget to maintain your comfort as well. We have items like coffee makers and blenders to make your boating an activity that includes the creature comforts. Sunrise with a hot cup of joe and sunset with a smoothie makes having a boat that much better.