EVENTS
Event || Spring is Coming

Volvo Diesel

Every 100 Hours / Annually
Change Engine Oil
Replace Oil Filter

Every 200 Hours / Annually
Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filer
Reaplce Air Filter
Check Drive Belt Tension
Check Compressor Oil
Check Sea Water Pump Impeller
Check Charge Air Cooler, Heat Exchanger Anodes
Replace Fuel Filter & Fuel Pre Filter
Check Exhaust Hoses & Cooland Hoses
Clean & Touchup Outboard Drive Paintwork
Check Rubber Hoses & Tighten Hose Clamps
Check EVC Sytem with Diagnostic Tool

Every 400 Hours / Annually
Check Outboard Drive Oil & Replace Oil Filter
Check Drive Anodes

Volvo Gas

Every 50 Operating Hours
Check battery level and connections
Check alternator and power steering belts
Check pump
Check exhaust system hoses/clamps (leakage)
Check fasteners (screws, nuts, etc.)
Check flame arrestor (mounting)
Check fuel system (leakage)
Check impeller, water pump (Replace bi-annually)
Check/Fill power steering (Operation/Fluid)
Check/Fill power trim/tilt (Operation/Fluid)
Check/Adjust propeller & shaft
Adjust remote control shift cable

Annually
Check the following:

Exhaust manifold and risers
Distributor cap & rotor
Fuel system (leakage)
Propeller & Shaft (lubricate)
Remote control shift cable
Spark plug wires & boots
Throttle cable (lubricate)
Serpentine belt
Engine alignment & mounting screws
Exhaust manifold and risers
PCV valve
Shift system
Universal joints
Universal joint bellows
Lubricate steering system cable
Lubricate Gimbal bearing
Lubricate drive shaft splines
Replace the following:
Drive bellows and clamps
Fuel filter, Carburetor
Fuel filter, Engine
Impeller, Water pump
Oil, Engine crankcase & drive
Oil Filter, Engine
Spark plug

CUMMINS Diesel

Interval –125 hours or 3 months
Repeat daily checks
Check/adjust sea water pump belt
Check electrical connections
Check/correct air cleaner restriction
Clean/clean sea water strainer
Check/replace zinc anodes

Interval -250 hours or 6 months
Repeat Daily and 125 hour checks
Change engine oil and filters
Check/correct antifreeze concentration (%)
Check/Inspect sea water pump/impeller
Replace fuel/water separator element
Replace fuel filter (engine mounted)

Interval -500 hours or 1 year
Repeat Daily, 125 and 250 hour checks
Check sea water pump
Check/correct belt tensioner
Check batteries
Check/replace drive belts
Flush aftercooler
Flush gear oil cooler
Flush heat exchanger
Check air cleaner element
Check engine mounting bolts
Check vibration isolators


Mercruiser Gas


20 Hr Break In
Change the engine oil and filter.
• Change the engine oil and filter.
• Change the transmission fluid and filter.
ZF Marine requires changing
the transmission fluid and filter maintain warranty.

Every 100 hours or annually.
• Touch up the paint on the power package.
• Change the engine oil and filter.
• Change the transmission fluid (ZF Transmission Models).
• Replace the water separating fuel filter element.
• Clean the flame arrestor, IAC muffler (MPI engines)
Clean crankcase Clean ventilation hoses. Inspect the PCV valve
• Inspect the condition and the tension of the belts.
• Check the coolant level and antifreeze concentration.

Every 300 hours or 3 years
• Check the engine mounts for tightness and
tighten to specifications if necessary.
• Check the electrical system for loose, damaged,
or corroded fasteners.
• Check the cooling system and the exhaust system hose
clamps for tightness. Inspect both systems for damage or leaks.
• Disassemble and inspect the seawater pump
and replace worn conponents.
• Clean the seawater section of the closed cooling system.
Clean, inspect,and test the pressure cap.
• Inspect the exhaust system components.
If the package was equipped with water shutters (flapper valves),
verify that they are not missing or worn.


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Event || Friday the 29th to Sunday the 31st Yacht Show

The Yacht Show at National Harbor® May 29 - 31, 2009

 

 

Buy from Virginia Yachts at the show and get your first two years of slip and scheduled maintenance for free (terms and conditions apply)

Yacht Show Ticket Now Available!Looking for a last minute gift for that hard to please boat enthusiast? Look no further, purchase a ticket to The Yacht Show at National Harbor.  Boat show tickets make great gifts!

The second annual Yacht Show at National Harbor, May 29-31, will be a very special event in a spectacular venue. The show takes place at the new and modern harbor on the Potomac River. This expansive display will be located on the Awakening Plaza, the heart of the harbor. Fine yachts of all sizes, boating equipment, accessories, clothing, and jewelry are all part of the show. Displays will include car top boats for those with active lifestyles and capable tenders for the yacht owner. All exhibitors are housed in covered booths spanning the full length of the main pier. The marina will be full of cruising and charter yachts. The historic "Miss Ann" will be dock side opposite a waterside cocktail lounge with continuous entertainment. Sit back; enjoy the water view and the continuous entertainment of Deanna Dove with her guitar and vocal stories of the Chesapeake Bay and California performer Matt Jacobs doing his rendition of boating and Caribbean tunes. Listen to the sounds of the Radio King Orchestra.

Treat yourself and your family to a beautiful day or evening on the Potomac — The Yacht Show at National Harbor.

More info : http://www.yachtshownh.com/index.php

 

 
Event || May 30th and 31st at NAMG

 

May 30th – ride and buy, seminars, giveaways

May 31st – pro rider on the water clinic

 

The seminars will be held at THIS WEEKEND
11am -12am  and  1pm - 2pm
15 people per seminar
Discussion with Pro Rider Daniel Watkins about Trick Tips,
Boat Setup, Board Selection, Wakesurfing Setup etc.

Pro Rider Clinic - 9:00am Sunday Morning

  • One boat
  • 7 slots available
  • On the water training with Daniel Watkins 
  • $35 per person
  • 2-3 hour session. 

Intermediate To Advanced Riders Both Events require RSVP 

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