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Maintenance and repair

This section provides practical guides for yacht maintenance and repair. You'll find information about common malfunctions in major systems (air conditioning, engines, passerelle, rigging), signs of poor-quality repairs, and methods to address them. The section includes scheduled maintenance calendars, pre-departure checklists, breakdown prevention recommendations, and criteria for choosing between repair and component replacement. Special attention is given to recognizing early warning signs of problems, helping you avoid costly emergency repairs.

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  • Maintenance and repair
    • Preventive maintenance (checklists by system)
      • Don't Let Bad Oil Sink Your Summer: A Mechanic's Guide to Engine Longevity
      • Yacht Diesel Filter Schedule: A Miami Mechanic's Guide
      • Engine Whispers: The Real Signs Your Boat Engine Needs Maintenance Before It Breaks Down
      • Heart of the Vessel: My Preventive Maintenance Checklist for a Marine Diesel Engine
      • Marine HVAC System Maintenance Guide: Preventive Checklists for Yachts
      • How to Clean Boat Water Tank: Preventive Maintenance Guide
      • Boat Toilet Maintenance Checklist: Preventive Care for Reliable Operation
      • Essential Marine Refrigerator Maintenance Tips for Yachts
      • Generator Maintenance Checklist: A Practical Guide for Yacht Owners
      • Boat Windlass Maintenance Guide: Essential Preventive Care for Yacht Systems
      • Marine Navigation Electronics Maintenance Checklist: Essential Preventive Care for Yachts
      • Yacht Hull and Deck Inspection Checklist for Preventive Maintenance
      • How to Maintain Marine Watermaker: Preventive Maintenance for Yacht Systems
      • Boat Propeller Inspection Checklist: Essential Preventive Maintenance for Yacht Owners
      • Boat Canvas Maintenance Schedule: A Practical Guide
      • How to inspect through hull fittings — Preventive Maintenance Guide for Yachts
      • Marine Battery Bank Maintenance Checklist for Yachts
    • Diagnosis of typical faults
      • Boat Engine Troubleshooting Guide: From Sputter to Roar
      • Beyond the Breaker: Decoding Your Yacht's Electrical Problems & Symptoms
      • Marine Battery Not Charging? A Mechanic’s Field Guide
      • Boat Bilge Pump Not Working: A Miami Mechanic's Guide
      • Fixing Loose Boat Steering: A Mechanic’s Guide
      • Water Leaking in Boat: Miami Mechanic’s Field Guide
      • When your marine generator won't start: a South Florida mechanic’s field guide
      • Yacht Air Conditioner Problems: Practical Troubleshooting Guide
      • Marine Refrigerator Not Cooling Troubleshooting Guide for Yacht Owners
      • Boat Water Pump No Flow: A Practical Troubleshooting Guide
      • Practical Marine Toilet Not Flushing Troubleshooting for Yacht Owners
      • Boat GPS Keeps Losing Signal Offshore: Troubleshooting Guide for Yacht Owners
      • Boat Windlass Not Working: Step-By-Step Yacht Owner’s Guide
      • Fishy symptoms? Don’t ignore your boat engine overheating symptoms
      • Signs Water in Boat Fuel System: Practical Diagnostic Guide for Yacht Owners
      • Bow Thruster Not Working Troubleshooting: Practical Guide for Yacht Owners
    • Emergency repairs at sea
      • Boat emergency repair in South Florida: field fixes
      • Yacht Engine Breakdown: A Mechanic’s Real‑World Guide
      • Temporary Sail Repair in South Florida: A Mechanic’s Take
      • Boat Electrical Failure: At‑Sea Diagnosis, Fixes, and Safe Callsboats​
      • Emergency Boat Hull Damage — South Florida Mechanic’s Field Guide
      • Boat Plumbing Emergency Repair: Essential Guidance for At-Sea Fixes
      • Emergency Navigation System Failure Procedures: Essential Steps at Sea
      • Repair Guide for Yacht Windlass Emergency: Essential Field Procedures
      • Boat Refrigerator Not Cooling Food Safety: Emergency Guide at Sea
      • Yacht Emergency Steering Procedure: Handling Steering Failure at Sea
    • Quality control of repairs
      • South Florida Boat Repair Inspection Checklist
      • Signs of Bad Boat Repair: A Practical Guide for Yacht Owners
      • Yacht Maintenance Inspection Steps: Practical Acceptance Guide for Owners
      • After Repair Checklist Boat: Practical Guide for Yacht Owners
      • diy yacht inspection tips for accepting and verifying repairs
      • Boat Air Conditioning Service Checklist: Owner’s Inspection Guide
      • Marine Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist for Yacht Owners
      • Generator Repair Quality Control Steps: Practical Guide for Yacht Owners
      • Navigation Electronics Repair Verification: Practical Guide for Yacht Owners
      • Engine Overhaul Acceptance Checklist for Yacht Owners
    • Seasonal Maintenance
      • Spring Commissioning Checklist: Preparing Your Yacht for the Season
      • Fall Winterization Guide: Protect Your Yacht for Winter Storage
      • Seasonal Yacht Maintenance and Hurricane Preparation
      • Boat Air Conditioning Maintenance Hot Weather: Summer Care Guide
      • Winter Boat Checklist: Essential Cold-Weather Boating Preparation
    • DIY Repairs and Upgrades Section Description
      • DIY Boat Repair Tips: Owner-Friendly Maintenance & Upgrades
      • When to Call Professional Yacht Repair: A Practical DIY Guide
      • Essential Tools for Yacht Owners: Practical DIY Guidance
      • Essential Yacht Repair Materials List for DIY Maintenance
      • How to Repair Fiberglass Boat: DIY Guide for Yacht Owners
      • Boat Electrical Repairs DIY: Essential Yacht Maintenance Guide
    • Component Replacement Guides Section Description
      • Boat Repair or Replace Decision Guide: Expert Yacht Component Tips
      • Boat Impeller Replacement Schedule: A Practical Guide for Yacht Owners
      • When to Replace Boat Anodes: A Critical Guide for Yacht Owners
      • Best Way to Install Boat Battery: Essential Yacht Replacement Guide
      • Thru Hull Fitting Replacement Safety: Essential Yacht Maintenance Guide
      • When to Replace Boat Seacocks: Safety, Signs, and Standards

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