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Time-Based vs. Hours-Based Maintenance: Which Schedule Does Your Equipment Need?

Time-Based vs. Hours-Based Maintenance: Which Schedule Does Your Equipment Need?

One of the most common questions we hear from new boat owners is some version of: “How do I know when this is actually due?”

It’s a great question, and the answer isn’t always obvious. Some maintenance should happen on a calendar schedule—every six months, every year—regardless of how much you use your boat. Other maintenance depends entirely on how many hours your equipment has run. And some equipment needs both.

Under the Radar: 6 Maintenance Tasks That Often Get Overlooked

Under the Radar: 6 Maintenance Tasks That Often Get Overlooked

After 10 years of living aboard and cruising, Amy and I learned that some of the most important maintenance tasks are the ones that never make it onto the typical owner’s checklist. These aren’t the glamorous projects or the obvious big-ticket items—they’re the quiet, unglamorous tasks that prevent disasters.

Here are six maintenance tasks that deserve more attention than they typically get, plus a bonus tip for sailboat owners.