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Ice and snow recedes and Spring returns to the "northerner" boating areas of the U.S. If you are a Michigan or Great Lakes boater, you are anxious to get the next boating season started. As you look forward to that first fine weekend at the dock or on the lake, spend some time on pre-season preventative maintenance that can help make your entire summer more enjoyable.

A big key to your spring maintenance is determined by how the boat was stowed away for the winter. If you tucked your boat away dry, indoors or with a good cover, properly winterized, clean and uncluttered with batteries disconnected, systems drained and fluids changed, then you'll have less to conquer in the Spring. Let's pretend you did all the right things in the Fall and focus on some extra ideas that could help get your season off on the right foot. You may want to get together with the Service Manager at your local full service marina for his advice and to schedule needed work before the shop's schedule fills up.

How did you cover your boat? If you are outdoors and shrink-wrapped, please be sure to work with your boat yard or local recycling center for environmentally-friendly disposal of your shrink-wrap. This plastic is indeed recyclable and you can do your part by keeping it out of the landfill - don't throw it in the dumpster. Many boat yards and shoreline communities have recycling programs.

Now that the cover is off, perform your own inspection of deck and underwater hardware and the hull, bottom and deck conditions. Check bow rail stanchions that may have worked loose under the cover and re-bed those if needed, properly sealed to prevent moisture intrusion. Check all other deck fittings - cleats, chocks, drains and more - to make sure they are properly caulked. Spend extra time on areas at or below the waterline, such as trim tab and swim platform mounts, transducer and pump thru-hulls, raw-water pick-ups and other areas that should be inspected yearly for proper seal. Long-term weeping of moisture past those seals can soak coring materials in your transom or hull, causing larger problems later. When in doubt, caulk it.

How does your bottom look? A fresh coat of paint makes fall grime removal easier and improves running efficiency during the season. Sand flaked areas and apply a thin coat of fresh bottom paint before launch. If the bottom has excessive build-up or unmanageable flaking, you should consult your boat yard about a strip and repaint job. If you take it down to bare gelcoat, be sure to properly prepare the surface before re-applying your barrier coat and bottom paint.

Think back to last season for a mental review of some of your boat's components.

How old are your batteries? If you can't remember when they were last changed, check the labeled date or your receipt file. Don't put last year's trouble-maker back in the boat. Replace it. A dead battery at the launch ramp or pulling anchor off the beach can be a day-spoiler.

When was your last oil & filter change? Boaters are split about 50-50 on their preferences for Fall or Spring oil changes. But by all means, start the new season with "fresh" oil, whether it was poured in October or April. And don't forget your mid-season change or at the next 50 engine hours, whichever comes first.

When did you last change impellers? Water pump impellers tend to shrink or become brittle over time and lose their effectiveness. Don't run hot - change your impellers to prevent a problem, before launch.

If your boat is a stern drive, when was your last stern drive service? Drive service should be performed yearly prior to launch, to prevent costly failures later. If your boat is an inboard, when did you last have your shafts aligned? This can only be done after launch, but should be done yearly to help reduce coupler, shaft and cutlass bearing wear. If you noticed any vibration last season, you should be checking alignment and props before launch. For inboard boaters as well, spring launch is the right time to inspect shaft packings. If your shaft is dripping more frequently than 10 drops per minute, your shaft log needs to be tightened or repacked. Don't let water run into your bilge from leaky shaft seals. Tighten or replace as needed.

Upon launch, immediately check for any leaks from through hulls and check all engine hoses and belts while the engine is running. Tighten clamps as needed and plan to replace any suspect hoses. Carefully monitor engine temperature during that first start up to make sure that your engine's cooling system is functioning and check other critical gauges - oil pressure, alternator output - to ensure your engine is running properly before you get under way. Before getting away from the dock for the first time, briefly and carefully shift into forward and reverse while tied-off to make sure the engine does not stall and moves properly in and out of gear. If your boat is trailerable, you can perform many of these tasks with the aid of a garden hose and engine intake muffs. See your marine technician for advice.

Your boat is for your enjoyment and maintenance need not be expensive. In fact, proper maintenance is much less expensive than neglected maintenance. See your local full service marina or marine supply store for more helpful service suggestions. And have a great boating season!

Tighe Curran is the General Manager of Pier 33 a Michigan Boat Dealership. Tighe and his team of highly experienced boating experts provide the greater Midwest area with the best services in regards to new Chaparral boats, used boat sales, docking services, boat repairs and boating accessories. Check out http://www.Pier33.com today to see a listing of boats for sale, expert boating insight and marina information.

Planning your trip to the American Museum of Natural History

No visit to the Big Apple is complete without a trip to the American Natural History Museum.  One of nation's preeminent museums, it features a diverse collection of exhibits that span the existence of life on this planet and allow visitors to explore the galaxy.  Many view the Fossil Hall as the highlight of their visit to the AMNH where more than a 100 dinosaur fossil specimens are on display.  For would-be anthropologists the Culture Hall offers an exploration into ancient cultures of Asia, Africa, North and South America, and the Pacific.
Other permanent exhibits enrich our understanding of mammals, birds, reptiles, human origin, ocean life and geology through the famed dioramas familiar to anyone who saw “Night at the Museum.”

The Rose Center, opened in February 2000, is the museum's most recent dramatic upgrade.  The center is as renowned for its architecture as it is for its study of the cosmos, with a ceiling higher than Grand Central Station and a glass wall larger than any other in the US.  Home to the Hayden Planetarium, the Rose Center is sure to delight the aspiring astronomer, astronaut or architect in the family with its dramatic architecture and the expansive exploration of the universe inside its glass walls.

In addition to the permanent exhibits, there are a number of special exhibits currently on display at the AMNH.  “Extreme Mammals”  studys the evolution and existence of some of man’s more unusual mammal cousins, including the kangaroo, bat and platypus.   The Hayden Planetarium offers “Cosmic Collision,” a view of our ever-evolving universe through July 3.  After that visitors can take in “Journey to the Stars,” a space show that takes the visitor through the 13-billion year history of the universe and beyond to the eventual death of our solar system as our sun becomes a Red Giant.  

Spoiler Alert:  We all die.  Good news is we still have 5 billion years before this happens.

Running through mid-August is “Climate Change,” an exhibit that takes a look at the impact of climate change on the planet, its eventual impact to humanity and what might be done to set the planet back on the right path.  “Frogs: A Chorus of Colors” runs through 2009 and offers a fun, informative look at our amphibious friends.  “Wild Ocean” and “Dinosaurs Alive!” are on the IMAX screen through July 4.  

Don’t Miss:  The Fossil Hall with over 600 specimens including the T-Rex, Triceratops and Apatosaurus.

Skip:  The Mammal Hall if you’re turned off by taxidermy.

Tips:  The $15 ticket price is “suggested.”  You can pay a smaller donation and won’t have to endure any disgusted looks from museum personnel.  The museum offers an overnight program for kids.  This could make a great overnight babysitter.  Cost $129.

Looking for ancient Egyptian, Aztec, Mayan, Greek, Roman, Hindu, Buddhist or Christian statues, sculptures and wall reliefs to add a touch of culture to any room?  Check out the hand-crafted, museum quality reproductions at Making the Most of your visit to the American Natural History Museum

No visit to the Big Apple is complete without a trip to the American Natural History Museum.  One of nation's preeminent museums, it features a diverse collection of exhibits that span the existence of life on this planet and allow visitors to explore the galaxy.  Many view the Fossil Hall as the highlight of their visit to the AMNH where more than a 100 dinosaur fossil specimens are on display.  For would-be anthropologists the Culture Hall offers an exploration into ancient cultures of Asia, Africa, North and South America, and the Pacific.
Other permanent exhibits enrich our understanding of mammals, birds, reptiles, human origin, ocean life and geology through the famed dioramas familiar to anyone who saw “Night at the Museum.”

The Rose Center, opened in February 2000, is the museum's most recent dramatic upgrade.  The center is as renowned for its architecture as it is for its study of the cosmos, with a ceiling higher than Grand Central Station and a glass wall larger than any other in the US.  Home to the Hayden Planetarium, the Rose Center is sure to delight the aspiring astronomer, astronaut or architect in the family with its dramatic architecture and the expansive exploration of the universe inside its glass walls.

In addition to the permanent exhibits, there are a number of special exhibits currently on display at the AMNH.  “Extreme Mammals”  studys the evolution and existence of some of man’s more unusual mammal cousins, including the kangaroo, bat and platypus.   The Hayden Planetarium offers “Cosmic Collision,” a view of our ever-evolving universe through July 3.  After that visitors can take in “Journey to the Stars,” a space show that takes the visitor through the 13-billion year history of the universe and beyond to the eventual death of our solar system as our sun becomes a Red Giant.  

Spoiler Alert:  We all die.  Good news is we still have 5 billion years before this happens.

Running through mid-August is “Climate Change,” an exhibit that takes a look at the impact of climate change on the planet, its eventual impact to humanity and what might be done to set the planet back on the right path.  “Frogs: A Chorus of Colors” runs through 2009 and offers a fun, informative look at our amphibious friends.  “Wild Ocean” and “Dinosaurs Alive!” are on the IMAX screen through July 4.  

Don’t Miss:  The Fossil Hall with over 600 specimens including the T-Rex, Triceratops and Apatosaurus.

Skip:  The Mammal Hall if you’re turned off by taxidermy.

Tips:  The $15 ticket price is “suggested.”  You can pay a smaller donation and won’t have to endure any disgusted looks from museum personnel.  The museum offers an overnight program for kids.  This could make a great overnight babysitter.  Cost $129.

Looking for ancient Egyptian, Aztec, Mayan, Greek, Roman, Hindu, Buddhist or Christian statues, sculptures and wall reliefs to add a touch of culture to any room?  Check out the hand-crafted, museum quality reproductions at Looking for ancient Egyptian, Aztec, Mayan, Greek, Roman, Hindu, Buddhist or Christian statues, sculptures and wall reliefs to add a touch of culture to any room? Check out the hand-crafted, museum quality reproductions at www.yourmuseumstore.com.

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