Before the Launch
Spring launch can be an especially challenging time. The rush is on, with every boater wanting to get back on the water, and more than a few boaters needing a long punch list addressed first. Add the pandemic’s labor and equipment-supply shortages, and things your boat needs can easily get skipped or missed.
Before the yard sends the Travelift to launch my boat, I make sure there’s a check mark of completion next to all the mechanical and other maintenance items that can only be addressed while the boat is out of the water. I am a big fan of
