Boats should make some preparations in advance to have a smooth season at sea. The maintenance and repair works of the boat must be done especially in the winter season. What are the preparations for pre-season and how to do it? First of all, the deficiencies of the boat must be determined in advance and must be completed. The most important process to be done at the end of the season and before is boat cleaning. It is also necessary to choose the right chemical products for boat cleaning. Apart from that, the preparatory procedures to be carried out before the season are as follows;

• Deck, boat and deck tops should be cleaned with suitable boat shampoos.

• All syphilis and drainage holes must be checked and blocked ones must be opened.

• Metal parts should be cleaned and polished with appropriate metal cleaners.

• Wooden parts should be cleaned and oiled.

• The windscreen wipers need to be checked and replaced as necessary. Also, other glasses must be wiped.

• Interiors and bilges should be cleaned and bad odors should be removed.

• All my equipment needs to be checked and replaced if necessary.

• Sailing boats should be checked and replaced when necessary.