Get ready to launch for 2024 season
The boating season is fast approaching, so it’s all hands-on deck to get ready for launching.
First off, co-ordinate launch dates with your boatyard and book any professional help required. It’s the busiest time of the year.
Set your workload list alongside tools and materials needed and concentrate on specific areas.
Topsides, hull and keel
Clean deck, topsides and polish repairing any chips in the gelcoat. A range of products and advice is on offer from all chandleries.
Inspect keel, rudder, skeg and propeller for signs of wear, particularly at the keel to hull joint. Ask professional help if anything looks suspect. Replace the anode if required. Grease shaft, steering cables and the log’s paddle wheel.
Antifouling
Wear fully protective clothing and a mask for scraping/sanding antifouling. Choice for reapplication depends on boat type, use and location of mooring or marina berth.
Engines, fuel tanks and gas systems
Inboard and outboard engines need serviced and re-commissioned, either professionally or by yourself. Check boat batteries and inspect the gas system to see it’s up to regulations and safe.
Featured Business : Argyll Yacht Rigger
Award Winning Riggers Working Clyde & West Coast of Scotland Marinas. Swaging Approved Installer.
AYR is a busy and growing yacht rigging company specialising in race and cruising yachts. Mobile across Argyll and the Clyde, they follow the Petersen Stainless Rigging’s exemplary standards of work as part of the Approved Installer Scheme.
T: 07879 442133
E: Info@argyllrigger.co.uk
Web: www.argyllrigger.co.uk
Engines, fuel tanks and gas systems
Inboard and outboard engines need serviced and re-commissioned, either professionally or by yourself. Check boat batteries and inspect the gas system to see it’s up to regulations and safe.
Bilges and seacocks
Inspect pump impellers and gaskets, grease and replace as required. With automatic bilge pumps, check the float switches work and the strum box is clear. Manual strum boxes should be pumped through to see hose is clear of blockages. Service all seacocks.
Cabin
Clean cabin, galley and cooker. Replace berth cushions and other items. Flush through the heads. Check heating system is working.
Featured Business: Fynepax Industrial Supplies
Suppliers of a wide range of products from the industries leading brands, such as; fixings and fasteners, welding and abrasive supplies, building materials, safety and PPE, chemicals and paints, silicones, marine and boating supplies.
T: 01389 733307
E: sales@fynepax.co.uk
Web: www.fynepax.co.uk
Safety equipment
Inspect fire extinguishers, flares, life-rafts, life-jackets replacing as needed. Liferafts need professionally overhauled. Display a safety inventory prominently on boat.
Sails and sprayhoods
Get sails and sprayhoods checked, repaired or replaced as required.
Expert advice for a successful season.
Professional advice is on hand from boatyards, engineers, marine service and repair firms as well as chandlers and sailmakers.
Whether it be cruising, racing, fishing or just pottering with your boat, enjoy a safe and successful 2024 season.
Featured Business: Mallaig Harbour Authority
Mallaig Harbour Authority operates the busy fishing/ferry port based at Mallaig in Scotland.
The marina facilities in Mallaig comprise a secure pontoon fit for 50 vessels with walk-on access to the shore. The marina provides fresh water, electricity and Wi-Fi on site. As Mallaig is a working port, there are also complete servicing facilities including a slipway, boat builders and marine engineers available as well as an extensive ship chandlers.
Marina Mobile No: 07824 331031 (08.00 to 20.00 daily)
Harbour Office: 01687 462154 (Mon to Fri 08.30 to 17.30)
Email: info@mallaigharbourauthority.com
Web: www.mallaig-yachting-marina.com
Argyll showcases several world class sailing events in 2024.
Oban hosts the Clipper Round the World Yacht race from July 12-16th –the first time the race has stopped in Scotland in its 27-year history and a major coup for the town.
Eleven 70 ft yachts, each carrying 22 international crew, arrive at the North Pier pontoons after racing from Washington DC. The Clipper is an 11-month endurance sailing challenge of 40,000 nm, circumnavigating the world’s oceans.
BID4OBAN, Love Oban and Argyll and Bute Council partner with organisers Clipper Ventures to ensure everyone receives the warmest west coast welcome. A diverse range of attractions and activities will showcase the finest of Scottish hospitality.
Oban Sailing Club holds the WASZP Scottish Championships July 13-14, creating a ‘foiling’ spectacle in the Bay against the backdrop of the mighty Clipper Yachts.
Prior to this, Tarbert is the base for the internationally renowned Scottish Series from May 24-27 where a fleet of over 100 yachts enjoy world class racing on Loch Fyne.
And historic West Highland Yachting Week from July 27-August 2 is hosted by Craobh, Oban and Tobermory. Two days racing off each port, linked by passage races in between, make this unique regatta an all-time favourite on the west coast.
Argyll is certainly the go-to destination for sailing enthusiasts and visitors this year
North West Marine Ltd - an Oban based specialist diving and marine civils contractor.
Tarbert Harbour - offering both commercial and leisure services within a busy port.
Tel: 01880 820344
Email: info@tarbertharbour.co.uk
www.tarbertharbour.co.uk
PMG Engineering Services - Hydraulic hose specialist in marine, forestry, agricultural and static plant.
Trail West - An Aladdin’s cave for anyone who tows. Supplying trailers since 1980.
3-4 Mill Lane, Lochavullin Industrial Estate, Oban PA34 4HA
Tel: 01631 563638
andrew@trailwest.co.uk
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