Onboard Living & Hull
Recommissioning
Spring start-up checks and servicing so you get the season started with confidence, not surprises, with the engine, systems, and safety kit checked before the first trip out.
Overview
Start the season knowing what you have, not guessing.
The first trip of the year is when faults that quietly developed over winter announce themselves. A flat battery, a perished hose, an alternator that has finally given up, a cracked impeller. Not problems on a sunny day at the dock, but real problems when you are away from your mooring.
We run a proper recommissioning checklist before you splash, or shortly after if the boat stayed afloat. Engine started under controlled conditions, fluids checked, raw water restored, batteries tested under load, gas and electrical safety checked, and key wear items inspected.
Anything found gets a clear quote. Small jobs are done in the same visit. Larger ones get scheduled before the season really gets going.
What's included
Standard recommissioning checklist.
- Engine: visual inspection, fluids checked, belts and hoses checked
- Cooling: raw water side restored, impeller condition checked
- Batteries: load tested, terminals cleaned, charging confirmed
- Fuel: filters checked, water trap drained, system bled if needed
- Fresh water: system flushed and tested for pressure and leaks
- Gas and electrical safety: alarms tested, isolators verified
- Bilge pumps and float switches tested, anodes checked at lift
- First start under supervision, with idle and load checks
Process
How a recommissioning visit runs.
Book ahead of splash
Ideally booked alongside your lift slot, so any issues found are sorted before the boat goes back in.
Checklist
Worked through systematically. Findings noted, photos taken where useful.
Quote any extras
If something needs replacing, you get a clear quote before any extra work happens.
First start and sign-off
Engine started under supervision, systems verified, and a brief written summary of the boat's condition.
City & Guilds qualified
Properly trained marine engineering, not handyman improvisation.
Mobile to your mooring
Work happens at your boat wherever possible, saving time and hassle.
Breakdown callouts
Stuck on the water? Get in touch and a callout can be arranged.
Fully insured
Public liability cover in place for every job, on every boat.
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Book recommissioning for your boat.
Tell Oli about your boat and what you need. Quotes are honest, the work is done at your mooring, and the schedule is yours to choose.