Your boat allows you to spend peaceful days on the water with loved ones. So, it’s disappointing when you can’t start or steer your vessel in the midst of your fun. C & C Boat Works in Crosslake, MN, provides high-quality vessels and exceptional boat service that ensures mechanical problems don’t spoil their customers’ day. Here, the boat dealer shares a few issues everyone should understand. 

Boat Dealer Shares Common Repair Issues

1. Starting

If your boat has trouble starting, it could be the result of a low or dead battery. It might also be due to a glitch in the ignition system. First, inspect the kill switch. It may have become loose, so when you turn the key, the entire ignition switch mistakenly turns along with it. A boat service specialist will secure the ignition switch back in place and replace the battery, if necessary. Regular replacement of the wiring and battery can prevent this problem from occurring.

2. Steering

If you have issues steering, check if you’re low on hydraulic fluid. It’s possible there is a fluid leak due to a loose fitting. Turn the fitting so it’s tight to stop the leak. If you have mechanical steering, there may be a break in the cables, so follow the lines to determine where the break originates. Inspect hydraulic fluid levels periodically and bring your boat in regularly for service from a boat dealer.

3. Sputtering

If your boat has plenty of fuel but still seems like it’s lost power, you could have a filter or plug issue. Keep a spare in-line fuel filter on board in case you experience sputtering. Regular boat service will replace the part, which gets rid of any built-up dirt and debris. A filter that hasn’t been changed can cause costly repairs since impurities and accumulated water can prevent other parts from operating as usual.

Is your boat experiencing any of the above problems? Give C & C Boat Works a call at (218) 692-3570. They’re known as the best full-service boat dealer in the Brainerd Lakes area and have been locally owned for over 60 years. Whether you want to look at new boats or need a repair for your current one, they have a full inventory of parts and models, including those for MasterCraft® and Kawasaki®. You can also test out their boats before purchasing. Visit them online to view their extensive range of boats for sale.