April 2012 Issue of The Great Lakes Mariner

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Boat to Go From This

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manual with your used boat purchase may be an issue. Using the internet to look up your boat’s make and model also will provide you with sound guidelines. If working on your own boat is not for you, be sure to schedule an appointment well in advance with a technician or marine mechanic you trust. Provided you stored your boat properly and that it wintered well, your job should not be too overwhelming. The first step necessary is to drain out your antifreeze. It is important to use nontoxic antifreeze in the fall and be sure to drain it out responsibly on land before you launch. The Great Lakes Mariner

Failed shrink wrap or leaving a boat uncovered for the winter can leave your scuppers looking like this. Clear them out - they’re important!

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