Maintenance cost?

Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:17 am

Looking for some help on what maintenance I would need to do on a 17' foot aluminum bass boat and what are the usual costs of owning a boat (including trailer maintenance)

Re: Maintenance cost?

Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:14 pm

What engine have you got on it.? Is it being kept at home or in water??

Re: Maintenance cost?

Wed Dec 26, 2012 11:45 am

Its aluminum bass boat, with trolling motor, i kept it at home since last January.

Re: Maintenance cost?

Wed Dec 26, 2012 11:07 pm

if you just grease the wheel bearings regularly, keep it covered when out of the water and remove the bung to let out any water (if any)

other than that I take it, that the motor is electric, so I'd remove the battery in cold weather and keep it topped up with a full charge.

Re: Maintenance cost?

Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:41 am

Sounds like there wouldnt be massive maintenance costs for this type of boat and engine. As mentioned grease thats about it. You lucky I'm paying a decent bit to keep a large in board going