"Been doing all my own mainten
"Been doing all my own maintenace for a looooong time. The secret(s) to doing this successfuly are:
1) Research carefully (Ask Questions!!!)
2) Think it thru and take your time
3) Buy and use good tools and good parts (typically MARINE specific!!!! people can die if you don't do this.)
4) No shortcuts
5) Develop and maintain an ethic of doing it "as good as you can do it".
The marine world has just enough simularity to the automotive world to be a good background, but the marine world has its own stricter rules.
This website is a great resource, it's helped me a lot! BUT... before you post a question, search to see if its been discussed before...AND ALWAYS start your own thread if you have a question, don't tag onto another topic.
If you can do your own work, you will not only save some money but have the satisfaction of accomplishment. Something money cannot buy."