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Generally, with average use (50 hours +/- 10), the engine oil in an I/O, 4-stroke outboard, or PWC should be changed annually. More use may require a mid-season change, less use may warrant an every other year schedule.
Drive lubricants should be checked every fall and spring. If, when checked, you find any trace of water (bottom or fill plug) the fluid should be changed and you should have a pressure / vacuum test performed on the unit to determine where the water is entering. If there is excessive sediment (dark and thick), you should simply change the fluid. If checked and there is no water and the lubricant is clean but low, simply top off - (top or vent plug) add lubricant until full and leave for the next season of use. IMPORTANT: Be sure and use correct lubricant for your situation and fill using proper methods to ensure the correct fill level. Call with any questions, this is very important.
Check for water - Most boats have a fuel/water separator filter installed that will trap water. Carefully remove the filter-wrench required (place towels under filter to absorb any drippings) , empty the contents into a transparent container and see if there is a separation of liquids. If yes, you have a water problem - re-install old filter, cycle fuel pump or run at idle for 30 second intervals (with the bow up if possible) and repeat procedure until no water is visible in the cup then install new filter (full of fresh fuel). If no, seek professional assistance for potential difficulty with your pump(s), additional filters, or fuel pick-up.
Any boat covered with any material or parked in any building without the proper ventilation will result in mold and mildew as a result of moisture and inadequate air flow (or venting). Wrapping a boat without vents is no different than throwing a tarp over it or putting it into any structure including any $35 per foot storage building that is not ventilated. Mold and mildew is a product of moisture and the lack of air movement. Wrapping a boat with the proper vents will yield the same result as storage in any properly vented building. We have been wrapping boats for 16 years and have had no trouble with any boat that was properly vented.
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