Essential Boat Maintenance Tools

Staying on top of boat maintenance is how you protect your investment and ensure that you and your family can enjoy use of your boat for years to come. However, in order to perform boat repairs and upkeep at home, you’re going to need a set of boat maintenance tools. Here are some of the necessary tools you’ll want to keep in your garage so you can make swift repairs on your boat.

Jumper Cables

Sometimes, your boat engine just cuts out on you. If the battery is the problem, you’ll need to jump it. A set of high-quality jumper cables can save you from having to purchase another expensive battery sooner than you need to.

Multitool

A handy multitool is invaluable when repairing your boat. These compact tools come in a special marine design that has useful features like a bottle and can opener, a knife, a hex-nut wrench, a zipper pull, a paint scraper, a marlin spike, and a rope cutter.

Moisture Meter

Also known as a hygrometer, this small device measures the amount of humidity in the air. Knowing how moist the air around your boat is can help you figure out if there’s a leak or a damp spot that might develop mold or mildew if left unaddressed.

If you ever require professional assistance with boat maintenance, get in touch with the Island Watersports service department to make an appointment with our team of professional mechanics. We can take a look at whatever issues you’re having and answer any questions you might have about general boat upkeep.

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