Tom Lester II is a professional bass angler and outdoor writer. He lives in Corsicana, TX with his wife, Kelly and daughters, Tatum and Megan. He hosts and operates an information based web site where he answers questions about products and techniques he uses in the professional bass fishing arena. He fishes bass tournaments throughout the southern and midwestern United States and represents numerous tackle manufacturers across the country at trade shows, on his web site and at seminars.
S.O.S. ...Save Our Ships
Each year about this time we see our first frost of the season. Most of your minds are focused in on the upcoming Holiday Seasons, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our house is no exception. We are looking forward to seeing family and friends during this time.
As boat owners, however, it is also time, perhaps even a little tardy, for us to take care to protect the investment we have in our boats and personal watercraft (PWC's). This often-overlooked chore can mean a great deal of disappointment and money come spring, when most peoples' thoughts turn back to boating. A little effort on your part now can save, save, save next spring. Lets take a look at some of the things we need to do.
If you are not mechanically inclined, you might want to consider taking your boat or PWC to a local boat service center to be winterized. Locally in Corsicana and Navarro County, Blake's Boats is a great place to have your boat winterized. Your fuel system needs checking and protecting. Fogging the engine with a qualified protect will protect your engine from rust and oxidation. A good charge on your battery or even having it removed prior to long periods of exposure to cold weather is also a good idea. Fuel tanks should also be treated to reduce water build up over the winter that can cause carburetor damage or prevent the engine from running.
At the Lester household, we also have our PWC winterized each year by Kenneth Napps, owner of Cedar Creek Water Sports. Since we bought the PWC from Kenneth, he has always been willing to stop by and take it with him on his way to work and return it after the work is complete. Either way, I don't want to forget to protect it, too. The last thing I want is to have my two girls upset with me because it won't start or run when they are ready for it in the spring.
Remember what they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure ... now convert that to dollars and cents.
