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February 23, 2016
"I always mean what I say. I may not always mean to say it
out loud, but I always mean it."
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This week's question:
HOW MANY MOORINGS ARE IN THE KINGMAN YACHT CENTER FIELD?
The first 3 correct answers to scottzeien@kyc.us will each win a pair
of mudslides at the Chart Room this summer!
Hint. The answer can be found on our web site. The contest is open to anyone
who is not now and has never been an employee of KYC.
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Tips on Getting Your Boat Ready for Spring
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With the countdown to boating season now at T-minus two months, it's time
to begin our annual series looking at steps you can take today to make sure
your boat is ready to go when you are.
Let's start with off-season care of your inboard/outboard drives ...
By the nature of their design, I/O's are vulnerable to salt water ingress at
the transom and especially susceptible to corrosion. Before your boat goes
back into the water, you should remove the outdrive and:
- Inspect the bellows and replace if cracked
- Check the gimbal bearing for signs of wear
- Drain oil to check for evidence of water due to leaking prop shaft seal or water pump seal; replace with new oil
- Inspect raw water cooling system, checking impeller, cleaning strainer gauzes and removing salt from passageways; reassemble and paint
- Remove prop, inspect for damage and grease shaft
- Align and lubricate gimbal bearing, universal joint and drive shaft on re-installation
- Replace the zincs
As always, with this or any other maintenance item, if you have questions
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What's Up in Kingman Country?
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Just one more week to enter your photo for the chance to win the $50 February "Show Off Your KYC" prize. Click HERE for entry details.
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If you missed Max's stunning drone video of Red Brook Harbor and Pocasset, here's your chance to see it.
Click HERE and turn it up! |
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