A part of that enjoyment and satisfaction is keeping the boat in ship-shape condition. To do that, most boat owners will need the assistance of a marine service professional at some point, whether for a simple haul-out, repairs or improvements. This brochure was prepared by the Marine Trades Association of Maryland, in cooperation with the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland, to provide you with information to make your marine maintenance experiences positive ones.
Routine maintenance is the key to safe, trouble-free boating.
It s a good idea to make up your own routine maintenance schedule, based on suggestions from your marine service professional, surveyor, owner s manual and from boating books or publications. Identify necessary maintenance tasks and coordinate them to fit your boating schedule. Improvements and Major Repairs. Plan improvements and major work carefully. Advance preparation will help you understand the time that may be involved and the total cost associated with the work.