Spring Fishing Boat Check

Outlaw Angler, Alex Kolody, with  a few good tips for prepping your boat for the first fishing trip of the year as well as great ideas to keep it running smoothly throughout the season.

Hey guys its that time of year again. The boats will be coming out soon. Whether you have a bass boat with a big engine or a small john boat with a small outboard, you owe it to yourself, your engine, and your fishing partner to make sure it is in top running condition.

Here are a few things you can do to help keep your engine in good running order:

1)  Make sure you have the enough oil.  If you pre-mix your gas and oil, always mix a little more oil then needed.  This will smoke a little more, but will guarantee to keep your engine form seizing.

2)  Inspect your impeller and water pump housing and make sure they are in good working condition. they are not functioning properly your engine will overheat.This is the most common cause of motor problems. On big engine they should be replaced at least every other season.  If you run your boat shallow, sandy, or muddy areas this should be done every year.

3)  Replace your spark plugs.  New spark plugs will help your motor start on every turn of the key or crank of the flywheel.

4)  New fuel filters are a must these days. Fresh filters will help keep your spark plugs and carburetors from fouling out.

5)  Lastly, with today's gasoline containing 10% ethanoI, T IS A MUST TO USE a fuel stabilizer with every fill-up. There are several types such as StarTron, Sea Foam, or my favorite, Stabil Ethanol treatment. It does not matter which you use, but it does matter that you use one. This will prevent major problems down the road. 

Keep these few tips in mind this spring when you head out for your first fishing trip.  They will keep your engine running strong and keep you out on the water.

Alex