Signs You Need to Service Your Boat

Regular servicing can help your boat perform better and last longer. However, it’s not always easy to recognize when your boat needs servicing. If you need help figuring out when your boat needs service, check out this guide from the experts at Prestige Water Sports.

Unusual Sounds and Vibrations

Over time, you’ll start to get a sense of how your engine is supposed to sound and feel when operating normally. If you start to feel or hear unusual sounds and vibrations, that’s usually the first sign of engine trouble. By paying close attention to your engine, you can catch potential problems before they have a chance to get worse. 

Overheating

Your boat’s engine will overheat if pushed too far. Since overheating can seriously damage your boat’s engine, it’s best to avoid it, especially since repeated overheating will only compound the damage. Of course, if your engine seems to overheat too easily, that’s usually a sign of a deeper problem, and you should schedule a service appointment. 

Leaks

It’s almost impossible to keep your boat’s floor bone dry for an entire boating trip, especially if you are swimming or doing watersports, but too much water at the bottom of your boat may be a sign that you have a leak. While a few minor leaks might not seem like such a big deal right now, these kinds of cracks tend to widen over time. Eventually, they can get so large that they threaten your boat’s structural integrity. While smaller leaks can usually be patched at home, more serious ones may require a service appointment. 

To get boat servicing or to view our inventory of new and pre-owned boat models, visit Prestige Water Sports in Boise, Idaho. We also offer other services such as parts ordering, boat storage, winterization, financing, and trade-ins. We are proud to serve communities like Twin Falls and Nampa, Idaho.