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Goal, Objective or Purpose of Activity:
Teach participants to understand and appreciate necessary maintenance on sail or power boat.
Appropriate Age Level: 8+
Minimum/Maximum Number of Participants: 2+
Set-up Time Required: 30 minutes – 1 hour
Activity Time Required: 30 minutes – 1 ½ hour
Space Requirements: classroom, workshop or dock
Materials/Resources: Depends on maintenance project
Ideas:
1)Hull cleaning and waxing
a)Running water
b)Boat Zoap, Simple Green or other cleaner
c)Bucket(s)
d)Sponge(s)
e)Boat wax with applicator pad
f)Clean towels/rags to remove wax
Sail Repair?
Gel coat repair?
Engine Maintenance – oil change, lower gear unit oil, spark plugs, fuel/water separator, battery
Procedure for Teaching: Depends on maintenance project chosen
Student Product:
Extensions:
§See owners manual or manufacturers web site for recommended maintenance
§Start Powerboating Right, United States Sailing Association
Reflection:
Contributor(s): Merry Petitclair
