Boaties Checklist - RTM Marine

Large or small, basic or customised, every vessel needs to be maintained and proper service is the key to fun and safe boating. * Valid March 2022

Planning ahead for the next journey, look to have your boat systems checked and undertake preventative maintenance to avoid problems that could keep you off the water or place your family’s safety at risk.

With more than 25 years in the industry, Rod Twitchin Marine has compiled a general maintenance checklist to make your vessel preparation more manageable, to get peak boating season off to a great start.

“It’s crucial to attend to your boat after to avoid disappointment or any issues that impact on your safety,” explains Rod.

“Boats are exposed to the elements,” he continues. “Maintenance is vital for your safety and looking after your investment. There would be nothing worse that quibbling over saving a couple of hundred dollars on service or a replacement part, when you’re out there and find yourself in trouble.

“Prevention is always better than a cure, and certainly less costly.”

Rod is an AMSA accredited Marine Surveyor, Master 5 and Engineer. As a qualified mechanic, he has a diverse background as a Ships Master and Engineer, and onshore in Marine Surveying, maintenance and safety management.

He is the sole Marine Surveyor onsite and can provide a broad range of services to recreational and commercial vessels, from pre-purchase condition reports, insurance assessing and reports, valuations, preparing vessel operation guides, safety systems, skipper training, project management and vessel management, as well as valet service for delivery and routine maintenance.

In the instance of buying a pre-owned boat, RTM can also liaise with the broker or current owner to arrange inspection dates/times and organise the marina berth or travel lift booking offering clients a hassle-free service throughout the survey period.

“Several of our local, interstate and international clients have been so impressed with their pre-purchase reports that they have now contracted me to take the ‘helm’ of their vessels as they undergo various works and require tailored Vessel Operations Manuals.”

“We offer a turn-key service to put boaties’ minds at ease. Leave it to the experts, hop in and go.”