If you own a boat, you should take full advantage of it. Luckily, it's the new year, and you can make boating new year's resolutions to keep. For ideas, read this post that Synthetic Oil Inc. in San Diego has for you. 

If you own a boat, count yourself lucky. Not many people can say that they have a water engine they can take into large bodies of water to fish, swim, or simply have a day in the sun. Still, as much as you care for and love your boat, are you being the best boat owner you can be? Boating is no joke, and you should take full advantage of your position. Since it's the new year, why not make some New Year's resolutions to ensure you have the best year on your boat? For ideas on the matter, continue reading the post below.

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Boating Resolutions for the New Year

Make More Time to Ride Your Boat

The first New Year's resolution you should keep is to make more time to ride your boat. Boat owners often regret not having enough time to hit the waves. If this is you, make time. Yes, sometimes other plans take over, or life gets in the way. Still, commit to your boat and the water this year. To that end, set and stick to schedules. Choose a weekend every month or so to spend time on your boat and try not to move it around. Of course, be reasonable: postpone if the weather is bad or you're not feeling great.

Be a Bit More Adventurous

As the song says, "don't go chasing waterfalls." You should show respect to the water and understand that there are boundaries you shouldn't cross. However, you should aim to be a bit more adventurous this year. Try to stay away from the routine so that you feel inspired to get out of your comfort zone. Needless to say, research the waters, routes, and spots thoroughly, and let people know where you're going. You should be adventurous, but remember to be safe at all times.

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Be More Safety-Conscious

When you're an experienced boat rider, you start to take a few things for granted. You've been out on the water too many times and think you know everything there is to know. Still, make this year one in which you'll be more safety-conscious. Avoid dangerous practices like stunts, speeding, and more. Use your common sense and abide by the law. Likewise, be sure to always bring your safety equipment with you (life jackets, rings, flares, or other similar items that can help in an emergency).

Maintain It Perfectly

Riding your boat is fine and all, but if you truly want to be a great boat owner, you need to maintain it perfectly. Doing so will keep you safer as you ride and will ensure you have more fun during your outings. The best way to maintain it is to notice and address any issues early on. Reading your owner's manual and learning more about your vessel can also help. Finally and more importantly, turn to your mechanic for routine inspections. An expert will find areas that need fine-tuning and provide them for your boat, so it can keep working as expected.

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Be a More Prepared Boat Owner

Being out on the water means you never know what could happen. While this can be exciting, you should be prepared for everything if you want to deal with those situations correctly this new year. As stated above, you must bring safety gear and an emergency kit with you every time you ride (life jackets, flares, communication devices, a fire extinguisher, a fully-equipped first-aid kit, water, blankets, life rings, mechanical tools, and more). Make sure they're in good condition, too. Still, it's also crucial to learn how to use all the tools in the kit, first-aid techniques, and CPR in case a passenger needs it.

Make this the best year yet aboard! Call Synthetic Oil Inc. in San Diego at (800) 653-0323 or visit AMSOIL's online store to find high-performing products for your marine engine that will make hitting the waves this year a breeze!