Boats are like small factories, composed of a variety of elements that work together to make the vessel safe and enjoyable to sail. All the items that compose the boat however need to be top-notch to allow you to navigate oceans without having to worry that something might break along the way and leave you stranded. As a result, you need to make sure to inspect every aspect of the boat regularly. 

If you are wondering when should your boat and equipment be inspected, you have come to the right place to find out. 

TheBoatApp is a comprehensive platform for boat owners, boat lovers, and other crew members, skippers, guests, or anyone else interested in boats, that helps you take care of boat maintenance without too much effort. The website app allows you to have all your documents, inventories, alerts, maintenance check, logbooks, and more, all in one place, available online as well as offline. 

All you have to do is create an account and get the details of your boat just right. Upload the data and the app can send you alerts for when it is time to inspect your boat and equipment. 

As a general rule, however, it is advised to inspect your boat and equipment before every trip, especially if you are sailing offshore and crossing oceans. You want to make sure you are not missing anything from the inventory and that every item you have onboard, from fun gadgets to screwdrivers and everything in between, is working properly. The last thing you want is to be in the middle of the ocean with a faulty radio or an engine not working properly. You also need the tools to fix anything that breaks, because one thing you can always count on when on a boat is that something will go wrong and you need to be prepared for any inconvenience. 

A full check of the boat and equipment should also be done at the beginning of every season. This includes checking the hull as carefully as you can and making sure it has no holes or damages on it. 

Also, if you have a sailboat, do not forget to check the sails. Make sure the sails are intact and in great shape for the upcoming trip. 

If you get any red flags from your inspection, try fixing anything that can be fixed or repaired and replace anything that is too damaged. Make sure to keep track of all replacements and keep an inventory that will help you out during the next maintenance checks.