It’s cold and windy, and there’s little chance you’ll be using the boat anytime soon.
But spring will get here faster than you think and there’s no time like right now to do a few things to get the vessel ready.
Preparedness is always a good idea.
Despite the rain, sleet and snow (a couple inches are forecast for this weekend), things still get damp.
Which is no good for electronics.
That’s why legions of boaters and anglers long ago started using water displacement products to keep their electronics clean and rust free.
In the early 1950s, inventors came up with the best known of a large variety of products designed to handle that task.
The most commonly known was water displacement formula 40 – WD-40 as most of us call it.
There are other similar items that perform the same job, but most of them are a lot more expensive.
So popular was WD-40 that airlines and luxury cruise liners started using it to keep the power moving.
Construction folks, mechanics and tons of other fields jumped on the boat and now use it.
It was even used by mechanics to protect the outer shell of Atlas missiles.
Many analysts have said that, while other products might perform the task somewhat better, WD-40 is the “jack of all trades.”
Others are specifically designed for electronics.
WD-40 helps prevent rust, loosens old screws and bolts, and basically makes sure plugs and electrical hookups prevent damages caused by moisture.
Several product testers have said that others might be called the best on the market, but that WD-40 is an item that “you can’t go wrong with.”
Anglers eventually jumped on the train and started using WD to keep their lures and tackle safe from moisture – especially after washing or rinsing after a day on the water.
Crafty individuals have no doubt some up with countless ways to use the stuff. It’s good on metal yard items to keep them clean and rust free.
So while you’re cleaning up the boat for the spring or organizing tackle and lures, give them all a quick zap of WD-40.
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