Trailer

• Check tire pressure
• Inspect bearings all bolts
• Check all lights
• Inspect trailer winch line
• Confirm plate, registration and insurance
• Surge brakes can be tested by braking gently to a stop then confirming each brake drum has released properly by tapping with a metal object, should ring clearly.

Boat hull

• Inspect hull for dings, scratches and chips
• Scrub hull
• Inspect antifouling paint and re-apply, if needed
• Ensure depth/speed sensor clean and positioned properly
• Clean and wax hull

Boat deck

• Scrub deck
• Inspect for dings, scratches and chips
• Inspect all connections/bolts

Rigging

• Inspect lifelines
• Inspect spreaders and all stays
• Inspect all lines and halyards

Outboard

• See Yamaha 50hp Outboard Maintenance page for details
• Inspect prop for dings, cracks
• Replace motor oil
• Replace transfer case grease
• Check fuel filter
• Check all fuel connections (the primer lines have popped off before)
• Inspect spark plugs and replace if needed (some replace every season)