The boat accessories have all been accounted for, cleaned up, and put into storage. The boat itself has been winterized and moved into storage as well. It is always a little bitter sweet when fall arrives and you have to put the carefree summer schedule behind you, but you always take the time to properly clean and store the boat itself and the boat accessories.
In a few years when the kids have all graduated from high school and your schedules are not full of athletic practices and contests you will be able to keep the boat out longer into the fall. For now, though, you know that as soon as the first day of fall arrives it is time to put the boat and the accessories, including the wakeboards, tubes, and water skies away. It is always better to put them into storage when you have the time to properly clean and dry everything so they will be in great condition when you get them out again next summer.
Proper Boat Maintenance and Repair Are Important Parts of Enjoying Summers on the Lake
If you are someone who does a lot boating, you understand the importance of proper maintenance. And while it is important to take care of your own boat, it is also important that you do everything in your power to make sure that you are looking out for the other boats and the lake itself. One of the best ways that you can do this is by completely washing down your boat when you leave one body of water so you do not accidentally transport an invasive species from one lake to another. Better yet, with the installation of an eco-conscious invasive species filter you can be even more certain that you playing an important role in invasive species prevention. If you do not pay careful attention to the ballast system on your vessel, you can unknowingly transport an invasive species like a zebra mussel from one of your favorite lake locations to another spot.
The latest research indicates that as many as 12.7 million households in the U.S. own a boat. Unfortunately, the carelessness of one owner can cause ramifications for everyone else it they are not properly cleaning out their ballasts and other hidden areas on a boat. Although many of the 19.6% of Millennials who participate in water sports are careful to take care of their own individual maintenance, including properly storing boat accessories, it is essential that they also look out for the best interest of others as well.