190. How Often Should You Haul Your Boat Out?

It Depends More Than People Think

There is no one-size answer.

Factors That Matter

• water type (salt vs fresh)
• usage
• bottom paint
• marine growth

General Guidelines

• heavy use → annually
• light use → 1-2 times a year
• warm waters → more frequent

Why It Matters

Without haul-out:

• growth builds
• efficiency drops
• damage goes unnoticed

What You Check During Haul-Out

• hull condition
• props
• zincs
• through-hulls

Final Thought

Out of sight should never mean out of mind.