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The Importance of Annual Boat Service

Nov. 5 2024 Boating Tips By Carrie Ranney - Marketing

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Is your boat up to date with its Annual Service? 
Giving your boat’s engine its routine maintenance (Annual Service) is one of the most important things with owning a boat—and sometimes one of the most overlooked.

For starters, you can check your boat's owner's manual for its recommended service schedule. A general rule of thumb, after the intial 'break-in' period (usually the first 20-hours) for a NEW boat, is to service your boat every 100 hours of use or annually, which ever comes first. Just as important as the annual service on your boat's engine is, so is making sure your boat is properly winterized when those freezing temperatures do hit Texas. 

Three Services Rinkers Boat World recommends— 

  • ALL NEW boats need to have their Initial 20-Hour Service to stay compliant with the engine warranties. You also want to make sure all is good after that 'break-in period'.
  • Annual Service is also needed to stay compliant with engine warranties. (OR every 100-hours if you are using the boat that much in a season/year).
  • Be sure to Winterize your boat by the end of October in preparation of those freezing Winter temperatures. Winterized boats keep you and your family safe out on the water and save you money down the road with costly repairs.


BLACK FRIDAY 10% OFF, LABOR SERVICE SPECIAL the entire month of November (back to normal pricing in December)! What are you waiting for?

What is your boat's engine's service guidelines? 
> YAMAHA OUTBOARD ENGINE—BREAK-IN, ANNUAL MAINTENANCE & WINTERIZATION SERVICE GUIDELINES
> VOLVO PENTA ENGINE—BREAK-IN, ANNUAL MAINTENANCE & WINTERIZATION SERVICE GUIDELINES
> INDMAR ENGINE—BREAK-IN, ANNUAL MAINTENANCE & WINTERIZATION SERVICE GUIDELINES
> MerCruiser ENGINE—BREAK-IN & ANNUAL MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES   

Protect your investment/engine from damage, adhere to warranty terms and keep your family safe out on the water. Services are best accomplished by a certified Tech. Schedule your SERVICE APPOINTMENT NOW!