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SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2019

Summer Boating Tips




Get Started Early to get your Boat Ready for Summer
 

If you love the water, few things are better than boating season.  Summer just wouldn’t be summer without spending those long, hot days at Alum Creek State Park or Delaware State Park, cooling off with a lazy dip in the water, dropping a line in hopes of catching a “big one,” or having an action-packed day of water skiing and tubing.

 

Boating is not without its share of pre-summer preparation.  If you’re not on the ball early, it’s easy to find yourself midway through July still on dry land.

 

At GSP Insurance, we want to ensure you’re first in line at the boat launch at the first sign of the season change, so here are a few tips for being ahead of the game.

·         Tune it up. It’s always a good idea to have your boat winterized at the end of each season, but whether you did or didn’t get it done last year, make sure to get a full tune-up before you hit the lake this summer.  

·         Charge it. Make sure your battery is fully charged.

·         Clear it out. If there’s a chance any bit of gas from last season is still in your tank, fill it up with fresh gas as well as a stabilizer; this will prevent buildup in the gas lines and injection system.

·         Give it a test. Before you get the boat all the way into the water and off the trailer, lower your motor into the water and make sure it will turn over.

·         Plug it up. Ensure your drain plug is in and the bilge pump is functioning properly.

   Double- and triple-check.
The last thing you want is to be turned away at the ramp for not having an updated registration or missing your ski flag or life vests.  Double check that your documents are updated and that your boat is fully stocked with everything you need.
   
 Insurance.  Lastly be sure that you have the proper insurance for your boat.  Liability is the most important thing, but if you want coverage for damage to your boat, your accessories or for those skiing, check with your agent and make sure you have the proper coverage.

We at GSP Insurance wish you a fun-filled and safe boating season!  Call us if you have questions or would like a quote for your boat this summer!  You can reach us at 614-878-0240 or email us at Info@gsp-insurance.com.

Posted 6:00 PM

Tags: summer boat tips, boat safety, boat insurance, alum creek, boat liability, skiing
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Derek Dewitt said...
My wife and I are thinking about taking our boat out on the lake in a few weeks, so thanks for these tips on getting the boat ready. I like that you suggest testing the boat by lowering the motor in the water first. I want to make sure the thing still runs before it gets fully in the water, so well be sure to do this. https://louwendellmarine.com/parts/
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 2018 8:34 AM

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