Ribsters – Trailer Maintenance Tips
A few tips & handy prompts (but not a complete list) from The Ribsters on getting your boat trailer ready for the season.
- Check front security wire for any damage.
- Check your tow hitch fixings, security, operation and grease where necessary.
- Check main chassis for corrosion & cracks.
- Check winch operation, make sure there are no unwanted cuts or abrasions on the strap and lubricate where necessary.
- Check smooth operation of brakes (if fitted).
- Check tyre pressures; If possible jack up your trailer and then check wheel bearings for noise, free play & smooth operation. Slowly rotate wheels and check for any distortion and cracks then slowly rotate again and check tyres for splits bulges & tread depth.
- Check rollers for any damage. Make sure they are all secure and swivel well.
- Make sure trailer board rods & securing bolts are not seized and grease where necessary.
- Check all trailer board lights are working and you have the correct number plate J
A few tips & handy prompts( but not a complete list) from The Ribsters on getting your outboard ready for the season.
As a bare minimum:
- Arrange service if needed
- Check fuel tank/s for any contamination and damage
- Check the small uptake tube inside the tank for brittleness or damage and replace if necessary
- Refill tanks with fresh fuel ( don’t forget your pre mix oil if needed)
- Check fuel line & primer bubble for damage, leaks or any sign of perishing.
- If 4 stroke check oil level
- Check lower level oil level
- Check power trim reservoir oil level
- Grease up as per owner’s manual
- Check operation of kill chord
- Water test in the marina before heading out to sea
Other Ribsters News
Matt Clay has organised a group MMSI Number for the ribsters it is 023200168 for those Club Members who would like to add it to their sets
Ribsters on and off the water:
