HELP!!!

[basswest1]

Im going to be a first time boat owner soon.  I am getting a bass boat with a 75horse Suzuki on the back and I wanted to know what would be the best thing to do to it to clean it up.  It works and all but I just want to change the things that should be changed and all.  What would be regular maintnance that I would need to do on it?

[BASSMAN1301599783]

I'm not sure about your questions but if you want more people to answer your posts be a little more specific about what you are asking about. Instead of "Help" put something like "new boat owner needs maintenance help". I am not trying to get down on ya, Just trying to get you the best advice these guys have to offer.

[Swampfishing]

Well, for the motor if it is a 2 stroker change the plugs, clean the carbs. For the rest of the boat if it is in good shape, vacume the carpet and start fishing. Throw some pics up, or give a better descripton of boat and motor and you will be better advice. Congrats on the boat.

[Yankee_Bassman]

Buy a Clymer or Seloc manual for the motor you have. There'll be a section on general routine maintenance and winterizing. It will also walk you through repairs from the most basic to tearing down the powerhead. How old is the motor? When was the last time the impeller was replaced? How about the lower unit gear oil? Plugs? What kind of shape is the fuel line in? There are a million things to check and maintain. The best time to check is before you buy. I recommend taking the boat to a reputable tech, or having a buddy who really knows motors and boats look it over, and having it checked out before you plunk down your cash to the seller. Having repairs done at a service center adds up fast to big money. Another reason to be able to do your own is down time. Around here in the summer, you can wait 6-8 weeks just to get the boat seen, especially if you didn't buy it from the dealer you're taking it to. Not trying to scare you, just sharing knowledge gained the hard (and expensive) way.