{"id":85658,"date":"2024-04-04T14:23:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T12:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/vetus-kampagnen\/spring-boat-prep\/"},"modified":"2024-04-30T09:34:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T07:34:20","slug":"spring-boat-prep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/de\/vetus-kampagnen\/spring-boat-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Your Boat Ready for Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"section  \">\n    \n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_5e42cba08296418c5f89bc7469ca8350\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-12\">\n                                                            <div class=\"section__content single__content hentry\">\n                                    <p>Even the most meticulously maintained vessels can encounter issues, making it necessary to conduct several inspections to prevent breakdowns and ensure the safety of your boat and its equipment for yourself and your family. Regardless of whether a marina managed the winterization process, most of the preparatory tasks for spring do not require professional mechanical expertise. The majority of these checks can be performed without cost, requiring minimal tools. Often, a simple visual inspection is all that&#8217;s needed. So, what exactly should you be examining?<\/p>\n<p>Check the 10 steps to prepare for the upcoming boating season and enjoy a carefree time on the water!<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section><section id=\"section-gallery-block_5e42cba08296418c5f89bc7469ca8350\" class=\"section gallery \">\n                <div class=\"section__body gallery__body\">\n            <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"row row--col-margin-medium justify-content-center\">\n                                            <div class=\"col-8 col-sm-4 offset-sm-0\">\n                            <div class=\"gallery__media media media--clipped ratio\">\n                                <div class=\"media__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1327988543-690x460.jpg\" class=\"media__src img-fit\" alt=\"Boat maintenance for spring\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1327988543-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1327988543-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1327988543-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1327988543-210x140.jpg 210w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1327988543-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1327988543-431x287.jpg 431w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1327988543-507x338.jpg 507w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1327988543-530x353.jpg 530w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1327988543-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1327988543-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575.98px) 431px, (max-width: 767.98px) 530px, (max-width: 991.98px) 330px, (max-width: 1279.98px) 431px, (max-width: 1899.98px) 530px, 690px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-8 col-sm-4 offset-sm-0\">\n                            <div class=\"gallery__media media media--clipped ratio\">\n                                <div class=\"media__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boating-season-690x460.jpg\" class=\"media__src img-fit\" alt=\"Prepare for new boating season\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boating-season-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boating-season-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boating-season-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boating-season-210x140.jpg 210w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boating-season-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boating-season-431x287.jpg 431w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boating-season-507x338.jpg 507w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boating-season-530x353.jpg 530w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boating-season-930x619.jpg 930w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boating-season.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575.98px) 431px, (max-width: 767.98px) 530px, (max-width: 991.98px) 330px, (max-width: 1279.98px) 431px, (max-width: 1899.98px) 530px, 690px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-8 col-sm-4 offset-sm-0\">\n                            <div class=\"gallery__media media media--clipped ratio\">\n                                <div class=\"media__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2121771332-690x460.jpg\" class=\"media__src img-fit\" alt=\"Spring boating season\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2121771332-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2121771332-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2121771332-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2121771332-210x140.jpg 210w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2121771332-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2121771332-431x287.jpg 431w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2121771332-507x338.jpg 507w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2121771332-530x353.jpg 530w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2121771332-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2121771332-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575.98px) 431px, (max-width: 767.98px) 530px, (max-width: 991.98px) 330px, (max-width: 1279.98px) 431px, (max-width: 1899.98px) 530px, 690px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_5e42cba08296418c5f89bc7469ca8350\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"section__actions text-block__actions actions\">\n                                    <div class=\"btn-group d-flex flex-wrap justify-content-center\">\n                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/webshop.vetus.com\/en\/products\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                                <span>Need boat parts? Check here<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        \n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_5e42cba08296418c5f89bc7469ca8350\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2\">\n                                                            <div class=\"section__content single__content hentry\">\n                                    <h3>1. Check the Marine Engine<\/h3>\n<p>Even though it is important to do this after the boating season is over. A quick check at the start of the season is also a good idea because the engine of your boat has stood still for months. Inspect the marine <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/webshop.vetus.com\/en\/products\/engines-and-around-the-engine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">engine and its components<\/a><\/strong> for any signs of wear or damage. Make sure that all liquids are refilled and that you check all cables. Start the engine and check that everything is working properly.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_5e42cba08296418c5f89bc7469ca8350\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2\">\n                                                            <div class=\"section__content single__content hentry\">\n                                    <h3>2. Check the Electrical System<\/h3>\n<p>Inspect the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/webshop.vetus.com\/en\/products\/electricity-on-board\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">electrical system<\/a><\/strong>, including the wiring, lights, and battery connections. Replace any frayed or damaged wires (even though this is not likely after one winter), clean the battery connections, and make sure all lights are functioning properly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check if the battery poles have been correctly tightened<\/li>\n<li>Check if the batteries have the correct voltage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>VETUS TIP: We advise the use of a float charger during winter storage.<\/em><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_5e42cba08296418c5f89bc7469ca8350\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2\">\n                                                            <div class=\"section__content single__content hentry\">\n                                    <h3>3. <strong>Check the Safety Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure your boat is equipped with all the necessary safety equipment, including life jackets, a throwable device, a fire extinguisher, flares, a whistle, and a first aid kit. Make sure all equipment is in good condition and easily accessible.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_5e42cba08296418c5f89bc7469ca8350\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2\">\n                                                            <div class=\"section__content single__content hentry\">\n                                    <h3>4. Inspect the Fuel Hoses<\/h3>\n<p>Checking the gas lines on your boat is an important step in getting your boat ready for the new boating season. Here\u2019s a guide on how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before you start checking the gas lines, turn off the fuel valve to prevent any fuel from flowing through the hoses (With a modern petrol\/diesel engine this is not necessary)<\/li>\n<li>Inspect <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/webshop.vetus.com\/en\/products\/fuel-systems\/fuel-hoses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fuel lines<\/a><\/strong> for any cracks, leaks, or damage. Look for any signs of wear on the lines. If you find any damage, replace the affected lines immediately<\/li>\n<li>Check the fittings and connections for any signs of wear or damage. Make sure all connections are tight and secure. If you find any loose connections, tighten them immediately<\/li>\n<li>Clean the fuel tank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_5e42cba08296418c5f89bc7469ca8350\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2\">\n                                                            <div class=\"section__content single__content hentry\">\n                                    <h3>5. Check the Navigation Equipment<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure your boat is equipped with all the necessary navigation equipment, including a compass, GPS, and depth sounder. Test all equipment to make sure it\u2019s functioning properly and is updated in the beginning of the season.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"section section--colored bg-light content-blocks bg-light   \">\n    <section id=\"section-gallery-block_729af759224845ea66d2b06d6ebbf878\" class=\"section gallery \">\n                <div class=\"section__body gallery__body\">\n            <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"row row--col-margin-medium justify-content-center\">\n                                            <div class=\"col-8 col-sm-4 offset-sm-0\">\n                            <div class=\"gallery__media media media--clipped ratio\">\n                                <div class=\"media__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1050639089-690x460.jpg\" class=\"media__src img-fit\" alt=\"Launch your boat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1050639089-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1050639089-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1050639089-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1050639089-210x140.jpg 210w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1050639089-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1050639089-431x287.jpg 431w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1050639089-507x338.jpg 507w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1050639089-530x353.jpg 530w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1050639089-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1050639089-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575.98px) 431px, (max-width: 767.98px) 530px, (max-width: 991.98px) 330px, (max-width: 1279.98px) 431px, (max-width: 1899.98px) 530px, 690px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-8 col-sm-4 offset-sm-0\">\n                            <div class=\"gallery__media media media--clipped ratio\">\n                                <div class=\"media__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1731046318_CMYK-690x345.jpg\" class=\"media__src img-fit\" alt=\"Spring boating season\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1731046318_CMYK-690x345.jpg 690w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1731046318_CMYK-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1731046318_CMYK-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1731046318_CMYK-210x105.jpg 210w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1731046318_CMYK-330x165.jpg 330w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1731046318_CMYK-431x216.jpg 431w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1731046318_CMYK-507x254.jpg 507w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1731046318_CMYK-530x265.jpg 530w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1731046318_CMYK-930x465.jpg 930w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_1731046318_CMYK-1170x585.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575.98px) 431px, (max-width: 767.98px) 530px, (max-width: 991.98px) 330px, (max-width: 1279.98px) 431px, (max-width: 1899.98px) 530px, 690px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-8 col-sm-4 offset-sm-0\">\n                            <div class=\"gallery__media media media--clipped ratio\">\n                                <div class=\"media__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240229-690x345.jpg\" class=\"media__src img-fit\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240229-690x345.jpg 690w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240229-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240229-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240229-210x105.jpg 210w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240229-330x165.jpg 330w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240229-431x216.jpg 431w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240229-507x254.jpg 507w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240229-530x265.jpg 530w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240229-930x465.jpg 930w, https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240229-1170x585.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575.98px) 431px, (max-width: 767.98px) 530px, (max-width: 991.98px) 330px, (max-width: 1279.98px) 431px, (max-width: 1899.98px) 530px, 690px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section  \">\n    \n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_994fc993d73ad1b825223e43d593280b\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"section__actions text-block__actions actions\">\n                                    <div class=\"btn-group d-flex flex-wrap justify-content-center\">\n                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/dealer-locator\/\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                                <span>Find your nearest VETUS dealer<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        \n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_994fc993d73ad1b825223e43d593280b\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2\">\n                                                            <div class=\"section__content single__content hentry\">\n                                    <h3>6. Clean your Boat<\/h3>\n<p>Before the season kicks off, make sure your boat is clean and ready for the first trip out. During winter, it&#8217;s common for leaves and dirt to get inside your boat. Clean it out early in spring so you don&#8217;t miss out on any good weather days on the water.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_994fc993d73ad1b825223e43d593280b\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2\">\n                                                            <div class=\"section__content single__content hentry\">\n                                    <h3>7. <strong>Apply Antifouling<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Antifouling is one of the most important parts. A ship that lies in the water must deal with the growth of small organisms, mussels, and algae on the hull of the ship. This may look harmless, but together these organisms form a huge mass. As a result, the growth causes adverse sailing performance. This is why it\u2019s important to protect the part of the boat below the waterline. You do this with antifouling. It is important to research which antifouling is best for your craft.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_994fc993d73ad1b825223e43d593280b\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2\">\n                                                            <div class=\"section__content single__content hentry\">\n                                    <h3><strong>8. Replacement of Anodes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Anodes and zincs wear out. It\u2019s important to replace your zinc anodes every year to ensure your boat is protected from electrolysis and corrosion. Therefore, they must be replaced before they are worn out for at least more than two-thirds. A small investment in new zincs every year can help save your boat from major damage.<\/p>\n<p><em>VETUS TIP: check out our complete assortment of anodes <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/webshop.vetus.com\/en\/products\/v-quipment\/anodes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_994fc993d73ad1b825223e43d593280b\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2\">\n                                                            <div class=\"section__content single__content hentry\">\n                                    <h3>9. <strong>Prepare for Emergencies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure you have a plan in case of an emergency. Let someone know where you\u2019re going and when you plan to return. Make sure you have a fully charged cell phone and a VHF radio in case you need to call for help.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-text-block-block_994fc993d73ad1b825223e43d593280b\" class=\"section text-block \">\n                    <div class=\"section section__body\">\n            <div class=\"text-block\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2\">\n                                                            <div class=\"section__content single__content hentry\">\n                                    <h3>10. <strong>Pick Your Playgrounds with Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Boating holidays often lead to increased traffic on the water. Given this, think about where you want to go carefully. New boaters should steer clear of highly popular boating areas, where maneuvering, anchoring, and handling lines in tight spaces can be especially difficult. 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VETUS has got you covered. Our one-stop-shopping experience will help you get everything you need for your vessel from one place.<\/p>\n<p>Discover our complete range of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/webshop.vetus.com\/en\/products\">products<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>World Wide Network of VETUS Dealers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;re just as excited as you are for an incredible sailing season! If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/vetus.com\/dealer-locator\/\"><strong>VETUS dealers<\/strong><\/a>. They can help you out with any spring preparation you might need.<\/p>\n                    \t\t\t\t\t\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":0,"parent":32267,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"tpl-blog-large-header.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-85658","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"image":{"ID":85345,"id":85345,"title":"Spring boat launch2","filename":"Spring-boat-launch2-1-e1712305533304.png","filesize":1295597,"url":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-e1712305533304.png","link":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/de\/vetus-kampagnen\/spring-boat-prep\/spring-boat-launch2-2-2\/","alt":"10 Steps to Prepare for the Upcoming Boating Season ","author":"25","description":"","caption":"10 Steps to Prepare for the Upcoming Boating Season ","name":"spring-boat-launch2-2-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":85658,"date":"2024-04-02 07:19:47","modified":"2024-04-04 12:16:40","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1000,"height":708,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-150x150.png","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-300x212.png","medium-width":300,"medium-height":212,"medium_large":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-768x544.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":544,"large":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-e1712305533304.png","large-width":1000,"large-height":708,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-e1712305533304.png","1536x1536-width":1000,"1536x1536-height":708,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-e1712305533304.png","2048x2048-width":1000,"2048x2048-height":708,"210w":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-210x149.png","210w-width":210,"210w-height":149,"330w":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-330x234.png","330w-width":330,"330w-height":234,"431w":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-431x305.png","431w-width":431,"431w-height":305,"507w":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-507x359.png","507w-width":507,"507w-height":359,"530w":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-530x375.png","530w-width":530,"530w-height":375,"690w":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-690x489.png","690w-width":690,"690w-height":489,"930w":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-930x658.png","930w-width":930,"930w-height":658,"1170w":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-e1712305533304.png","1170w-width":1000,"1170w-height":708,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-e1712305533304.png","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":212,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-e1712305533304.png","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":283,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-boat-launch2-1-e1712305533304.png","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":425}},"introduction":"It's spring! 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