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Boating Tips & Tricks

Morning dew is distilled water: Wipe off your boat with it and it will be spot-free.
For a mirrorlike shine, remove last season’s wax with a dewaxing solvent before applying wax this spring.
Want a green alternative to bleach? White vinegar kills mold. Apply with a spray bottle
Need to clean a RIB or shore-power cord? Citrus pumice-style hand cleaners work well.
Have a scratched windshield, clear-vinyl curtains or sunglasses? A fine polish like 3M Finesse-It works well (so do counter-top polishes).
Oven-cleaner spray will remove paint and adhesive residue from gelcoat without damaging it.
Free play in hydraulic steering can often be eliminated by simply adding fluid to the helm pump.
T-clamps are more expensive but clamp hoses evenly; worm-gear hose clamps can distort.
If you find fishing line wrapped around the outboard or sterndrive’s prop shaft, have the unit pressure-tested to ensure the oil seals haven’t been compromised.
Check engine belts for proper tension; also look for cracking and glazing, which are harbingers of failure.