Hauling out your boat on a once a year basis is the best time and money you can invest in your boat. By removing your boat from the water to dry ground,it allows you the ability to do more than just paint the hull of the boat. There are critical inspections and services required to keep your boat in top running condition which include testing for WOT (wide open throttle) to determine if you have fuel or air restrictions and engine cooling issues. Read all about what you should be looking for in this great article by Steve Zimmerman in the Jan/Feb issue of Passagemaker.

