b'Nigel refits a lot of older boatsMarine Electronic Checklistwith the latest technology for their owners to enjoy.1. MARINE ELECTRONICS/ Life Jackets:ELECTRICAL Inspect all life jackets Fish finder/Chartplotter: for wear and tear.Check that your fish finderReplace Co2 cylinders in and chartplotter arePFD jackets if necessary.functioning properly. Ensure there are enough Update software and check GPSlife jackets for every signal strength and accuracy. passenger on board.Ensure charts are updatedFirst Aid Kit:to the latest version. Confirm your first aid kit is fully VHF Radio: stocked with essentials like Test the VHF radio bybandages, seasickness tablets, performing a radio check. and waterproof plasters.If issues arise, we can3. HYDRAULIC AND perform a VHF test on bothSTEERING SYSTEMSthe radio and antenna. Steering System:Navigation Lights: Check for leaks or low fluid levels Inspect all navigation lights,in the hydraulic steering system.including anchor lights, toEnsure the steering wheel operates ensure they are workingsmoothly without stiffness.properly for night-time safety. If required, we can bleed the Battery Charge: system to remove any air bubbles.Ensure that both the start and4. HULL AND PROPELLERShouse batteries are fully charged. Hull Condition:If the boat has been inInspect the hull for damage, FOR MORE INFORMATION: storage, check the voltagecracks, or marine growth.Email: nigel@ecme.co.nzand charge if necessary. Clean the hull as needed to Visit: www.ecme.co.nz Battery Connections: maintain performance.Inspect battery terminals andPropeller:cables for corrosion, looseCheck the propeller for any nicks, Remember that every boat hull isconnections, or damage. dings, or bends that could reduce different, one may hold a bottomClean and tighten connectionsperformance or fuel efficiency.reading only up to 5 knots and theto avoid electrical issues, same transducer on a different hullas corrosion can lead to5. ANCHORING SYSTEMmay hold bottom at 30 knots. strange malfunctions. Anchor & Windlass:2. SAFETY EQUIPMENT Inspect the anchor, chain, and PRE-SUMMER BOATING EPIRB (Emergency Positionrope for signs of wear or damage.CHECKLIST Indicating Radio Beacon): Test the windlass to ensure As summer approaches, itsTest your EPIRB and checksmooth operation.essential to ensure your boat andthe battery expiration date. 6. BILGE PUMPequipment are in top shape. Have the batteryBilge Pump Functionality:By following the above checklist,replaced if necessary. Test the bilge pump to make you will be prepared for a safesure it is working properly.and smooth boating experienceFlares: Check the bilge area for this summer. For any installs,Check expiration dates on all flaresany blockages or debris.upgrades, repairs, or maintenance,and replace any that have expired.East Coast Marine Electronics is happy to assist and come to you. /FISHINGINGODZONE61'