Time to start your preparations for the Phuket sailing high season
We all love the water here in Phuket, maybe not the type that has been falling for the skies this GREEN season, but high season is creeping up and high season would not be high season without spending those long warm days out on a yacht cruising around one of the world’s best sailing destinations, cooling off with a dip in the turquoise waters of Phang Nga bay or getting the fresh catch from one of the long tail fisherman and having a BBQ on the beach on one of the hundreds of islands.
The question we need to ask is your boat ready, have you started your preparation, it’s easy to wait but the time is now to start your preparations.
Many boat owners are sad that for so many months of the year, boats are just sitting doing nothing, but never fear, because these months now are the best time to get watercraft ready for action when the weather brightens up.
So instead of using the good boating weather for making upgrades, use down time to install new equipment, repair old equipment and getting your boat ship-shape for next season.
Here are some tips for using bad weather for the good of your boat.
Tune it up.
It’s always a good idea to have your boat winterized (or greenseasonized) at the end of each season, but whether you did or didn’t get it done last year, make sure to get a full tune-up before you hit Phang Nga Bay this high season.
Charge it.
Make sure your battery is fully charged.
Clear it out.
If there’s a chance any bit of gas from last season is still in your tank, fill it up with fresh gas as well as a stabilizer; this will prevent buildup in the gas lines and injection system.
Plug it up.
Ensure your drain plug is in and the bilge pump is functioning properly.
The Hull, Check it
You should carefully inspect the hull for any damage or blisters that may have appeared. Also note if the hull is at all chalky as that could indicate oxidation, and if necessary then you many need to do some gel coating.
Antifoul it.
WITH antifouling you will get huge savings on fuel and faster speeds on sailing boats.
Double- and triple-check everything.
RPM hardstand special offer
Haul your boat out at Royal Phuket Marina NOW and you will receive a voucher for 20% off your next lift, which can be used within 9 months. A perfect solution to make sure your boat is clean, and performs all year long. And in nine months time it will be perfect timing to get your boat out and geenseasonised.
RPM hardstand can accommodate up to 50 vessels and is close to all the main suppliers and contractors, as it is so centrally located, and also offers easy access in and out of the marina.
Contact:
+66 (0) 76 379397-8
